Investment Bank for Business Services Clients
We provide customized solutions and strive to achieve optimal results for clients who develop and deliver services to end users in a variety of industry verticals.
>35
global business services professionals
195+
transactions since 2015
>1/4
of transactions are cross-border
Committed to Serving Our Clients
As a leading middle market investment bank, we are immersed in the constantly evolving, rapidly growing service-based economy. Our breadth of transactional, operational and technical experience enables us to intuitively communicate the underlying dynamics in key subsectors and generate the excellent outcomes for our clients’ individual needs.
Business Services Framework
Sector Focus
Commercial & Industrial Services
- Energy, Power & Infrastructure
- Environmental
- Facilities
- Food
- Laundry, Linen & Uniform
- Logistics & Transportation
- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
- Physical Security & Safety
- Printing & Graphics
- Rental
Professional & Human Capital Services
- Architecture & Design
- Audit & Accounting
- Consulting
- Engineering
- IT Integration & Resale
- Research
- Risk Management & Brokerage
- Staffing, Search & Talent Management
- Test, Measurement & Certification
Information Services
- Agency & Consumer Engagement
- B2B Media
- Business Intelligence
- Business Process Outsourcing
- Digital Media Services
- Ecommerce Enablement
- Interactive Marketing
- Marketing Technology
- Software as a Service
- Training & Education
- Transaction Processing
Technology & Education Services
- Digital Content & Curriculum
- LMS / CMS / SIS
- Personalized Learning Tools
- Data Analysis Tools
- Outsourced Support Services
- Value-Added Content Publishers
- Alternative Education Providers
- Continuing Education & Certification
- Corporate Training
- For-Profit Education Providers
Distribution
- Automotive & Truck
- Building Products
- Chemicals
- Consumer Products
- Electrical / Electronics
- Food / Foodservice
- Healthcare
- Industrial
- IT / Communications Equipment
- Janitorial / Sanitation
- Office Supplies
- Plastics & Packaging
Lincoln was everything that we thought they would be when we hired them to run our sale process. Finding a partner that would fit our culture was of the utmost importance and Lincoln delivered on this objective as well as all of our goals.
Perspectives & Publications
PEOs and EORs: U.S. Employers Turn to HR Outsourcing to Maximize Organizational Agility
While global competition, technology disruption and workforce demographic changes have moved many organizations to prioritize organizational and workforce agility, the COVID-19 crisis has kicked those efforts into overdrive. Since the onset of […]
Distribution Quarterly Review Q3 2020
2020 has progressed with continued surprises, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As quickly as the economy and public, credit and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) markets deteriorated over the course of the […]
Information Technology Services Market Update Q3 2020
The information technology (IT) services sector saw its share of fallout from the impact of COVID-19. Following an initial jump in expenditures focused on the immediate facilitation of remote and work-from-home capabilities, […]
Cracking the Code: Innovation in Marketing Technology Sector Provides Opportunity for Private Equity Investors
There is a growing expectation that marketing through digital and traditional media will be tailored to the preferences and intent of the recipient, for both B2B or B2C targeting.
Recent Transactions In Business Services
Meet Our Senior Team With Business Services Expertise
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | CEO North America
Chicago
Global Leaders for Business Services Industry Connections
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 My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | CEO North America
Chicago
I am delighted to be part of the tremendous growth story and outstanding partnership culture at Lincoln International and to contribute my network and experience to the success of the firm and its clients.
Alexander Doll
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Lincoln International AG
Frankfurt
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany
Frankfurt
My approach to building a relationship with each and every client begins and ends with trust. I want to be viewed as a true advisor, focused on our client’s long-term success.
Eric Malchow
Managing Director | President North America
Chicago