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.
>30
global business services professionals
200+
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
Distribution Quarterly Review Q3 2019
While current M&A activity remains high relative to historical levels, a confluence of factors impacting the distribution sector has led to a slight decline in transaction volume year-over-year.
Waste Services Market Update Q3 2019
M&A activity in the waste services market remains strong in Q3 across most sub-sectors, and notably in solid waste, wastewater and brokerage.
Facilities Services Market Update Q3 2019
The facilities services sector experienced a very active third quarter of 2019, highlighted by the significant number of closed transactions, as well as the number of assets currently in the market.
Human Capital Management Services Market Update Q2 2019
Investor and M&A interest in the human capital management services sector remained strong in the second quarter of 2019.
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
Establishing trust and confidence is paramount to a lasting relationship.
Rommel Franco
Managing Director
Madrid
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
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
I form close relationships with my clients to understand their needs and ultimately help them achieve their strategic goals.
James Fang
Managing Director | CEO China
Beijing
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