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
Distribution Quarterly Review Q1 2021
Distribution M&A in Q1 2021 extended the trends seen in 2020 as consolidators in the building materials, residential goods, industrial supplies, jan/san and safety products sectors capitalized on surging home… Read More
Education Technology & Services Market Update: Q1 2021
As we expected early in the year, 2021 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the education market. Complementing all of the trends… Read More
Facilities Services Market Update Q1 2021
Within the facilities services sector, there has also been a continued rise in activity, specifically within the U.S. market. During Q1 2021, private equity-backed facilities services companies were particularly active… Read More
Environmental & Waste Services Market Update Q4 2020
The environmental and waste services sector experienced similar trends to the broader market in Q4 2020.
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 Leadership
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 | Management Board Member
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 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 | Chairman of the Management Board | 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