Driving Growth With Investment Banking Advisory For Venture Capital

Our global relationships, industry insights and global reach are combined to provide venture capitalists and their portfolio companies with an unobstructed view of strategic and financing opportunities.

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Connecting Clients to Opportunities

We understand the value of being opportunistic. That’s why we stay on top of trends, evaluate the market and balance near- and long-term goals when providing investment banking advisory for our venture capital clients. Whether a client is intrigued by early stage growth companies, accessing global buyers or finding the perfect complement to an existing portfolio company, we excel at bringing less obvious and highly strategic opportunities to the fore and then thoughtfully executing to bring the ideas to life.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised Wynnchurch Capital on the sale of Gyptech to Fortress Investment Group

Lincoln International advised OpenGate Capital on the sale of Premier Steel Doors and Frames, a division of Sargent & Greenleaf, to ASSA ABLOY Group

Building Products | Industrials

Lincoln International advised CIC Capital Partners on the sale of McClancy Foods & Flavors to NovaTaste, a portfolio company of PAI Partners

Lincoln International advised Sentinel Capital Partners on the acquisition of NSI Industries from Odyssey Investment Partners

Business Services | Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials

Lincoln International advised Aldebaran Capital Partners on the acquisition of PAM Building from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain with acquisition financing provided by Crédit Agricole Lorraine, Crédit Agricole Champagne Bourgogne and Crédit Mutuel Arkéa

Hypertherm BLM Group 2024

Lincoln International advised Hypertherm Associates on the acquisition of a minority stake in BLM Group

BWK GmbH Rixius AG Berlin Packaging 2024

Lincoln International advised BWK and private shareholders on an agreement to sell Rixius to Berlin Packaging

Industrials | Packaging

Wynnchurch Capital Texas Hydraulics Fortress Investment Group 2024

Lincoln International advised Wynnchurch Capital on the sale of Texas Hydraulics to Fortress Investment Group

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Perspectives & Publications

Real Deals | Roundtable: Mid-Market Debt Open for Business

Pitchbook | Private Credit Borrowers Turn to Structured Capital, PIK with Debt Costs on the Rise

Lending Opportunities Abound for PE Investments in Digital Infrastructure

Real Deals | Creativity in Cautious Times

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Meet our Senior Team

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

I view working with clients as a partnership that is collaborative, insightful and transparent and deliver with the highest level of service, attention and execution.

Smitha Balasubramanian

Managing Director

Chicago

I enjoy navigating complex scenarios in real time to provide independent and trustworthy valuation advice.

Nick Baldwin

Managing Director

London

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

Coaching highly motivated, gifted and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and contribute to the growth and success of Lincoln International is what drives me each day.

Robert Barr

Managing Director | Co-head of Europe

Chicago

My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director & Co-head of Industrials

Chicago

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.

Friedrich Bieselt

Managing Director & Head of Business Services, Europe

Frankfurt

I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.

Øyvind Bjordal

Managing Director | Head of Switzerland

Zurich

As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

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