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Mid-market investment bank for cross-border M&A
Lincoln International
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Mid-market investment bank for cross-border M&A
Overview
Lincoln International is a mid-market investment bank with a global reach and independent ownership. It provides M&A advisory, debt advisory, restructuring and special situations advisory, valuations and opinions, corporate finance advisory, and UK pensions advisory through a network of thirteen offices worldwide. How it works: senior bankers in integrated, globally connected deal teams coordinate across regions, leveraging global resources to execute cross-border and domestic transactions. Its model combines international reach with a hands-on, client‑focused approach; the firm is owned and operated by partners to avoid conflicts of interest and emphasize long‑term relationships. The goal is to help middle‑market clients complete transactions and strategic financings with trusted, globally resourced support that remains personal and accountable for each assignment.
About Lincoln International
Industries
Consulting
Financial Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$80.7M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue hit $225.7 million, up 51% year over year.
- Lincoln added seven managing directors in 2026, reaching 162 firmwide.
- MarshBerry and June 2026 capital repayment strengthened balance sheet and sector coverage.
What critics are saying
- Fanatics sued Lincoln International in January 2026 in New York federal court.
- IPO-driven compensation and public-market scrutiny pressure banker retention and margins in 2026.
- Transaction-fee dependence exposes Lincoln when PE deal activity slows in Europe or America.
What makes Lincoln International unique
- Lincoln International is the only integrated, independent mid-market bank with global cross-border reach.
- MarshBerry deepens Lincoln's insurance and wealth-management franchise after October 2025 acquisition.
- Lincoln's valuations and opinions platform supports disputes, valuations, and fairness opinions worldwide.
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Total Funding
$80.7M
Above
Industry Average
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0 Rounds
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
TECH | Lincoln International expands in Paris in tech. Published on September 21, 2026 17:06, updated September 21, 2026 17:44 | 257 words The mid-market investment bank is recruiting a fourth member for its Paris tech team in the person of... A little more than six months after the arrival of Sara Rachel Napolitano as managing director in the technology department of its Paris office, Lincoln International is expanding again (...) To access this article, the entire site and our databases, discover our subscription plans. BioTech, FinTech, MedTech... Follow all the deals and moves in TECH on social media. Watch all videos on CFNEWS TV
Lincoln International adds Nicolas Bender as Managing Director, expanding European F&B coverage. Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Nicolas Bender as Managing Director in Lincoln's Consumer Group. Based in Munich, Nicolas will expand Lincoln's food and beverage platform. "The food and beverage sector has seen sustained tailwinds and transaction momentum in recent quarters, both in Europe and beyond," said Monika Nickl, Managing Director & Co-Head of Lincoln's Consumer Group in Europe. "Our team and our clients will be well-served by his years of experience and deep expertise." Nicolas' hiring underscores Lincoln's commitment to delivering exemplary service across sector lines. With his joining, the firm's European Consumer Group grows to six Managing Directors. "As a former competitive track & field athlete, I have long understood the importance of nutrition," said Nicolas. "I appreciate the opportunity to advise leaders and support the same industry that has fueled much of my life. I look forward to working with my new Lincoln colleagues to help guide the European landscape into its next chapter of growth." Prior to joining Lincoln, Nicolas worked in Raymond James' food and beverage / consumer group. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Alantra and PwC. Nicolas studied business economics at Goethe University Frankfurt with specialization in finance and accounting. Summary. * Lincoln International welcomes Nicolas Bender as a Managing Director in its Consumer Group, expanding the firm's food and beverage platform in Europe.
FINANCE Magazin | best debt advisors of 2026. Originally published by FINANCE Magazin on July 22, 2026. FINANCE Magazin recognized Dominik Spanier, Lincoln International Managing Director, as one of the best debt advisors in the DACH region, particularly for mid-cap transactions. Dominik is responsible for Lincoln International's cross-border debt advisory activities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Dominik has more than 20 years of experience advising corporate and private equity clients in structured finance and debt advisory. "It is a real honor to be recognized by FINANCE Magazin," said Dominik. "What I value most is the trust clients place in us when facing complex and often critical financing decisions. Helping them find the right solution is what makes this work so rewarding, and I am proud of what our team at Lincoln International has built." Summary. * Lincoln International's Dominik Spanier was recognized as one of the best debt advisors in DACH for midcap transactions in 2026. * Sign up to receive Lincoln's perspectives
Lincoln International reported that its Private Market Index increased 1.9% in Q2 2026, recovering most of Q1's 2.2% decline. The rise was driven by EBITDA growth, which offset modest multiple contraction. Private company fundamentals strengthened, with 70.7% reporting year-over-year revenue growth and 64.0% showing EBITDA growth. Revenue growth reached 6.9%, whilst EBITDA growth rose to 5.6%. The average enterprise value multiple for new buyouts was 12.0x EBITDA in H1 2026, down from 12.8x in H1 2025. Software fundamentals held steady, with revenue growth at 6.8% and EBITDA growth at 6.5%. Lender takeovers accelerated, with $22.3 billion of pre-takeover principal in H1 2026, nearly matching 2025's full-year total of $24.2 billion. The covenant default rate declined to 2.7% from 3.1% in Q1.
Lincoln International reported record second quarter revenues of $225.7 million, up 51% from the prior year, in its first quarterly results as a public company. First half revenues reached $383.5 million, a 36% increase. The investment banking firm's strong performance reflects improving market conditions and its acquisition of MarshBerry in October 2025. Investment Banking Advisory revenues rose 56% to $177.7 million, driven by higher transaction volumes and larger average fees. Valuations and Opinions revenues increased 35% to $47.9 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share for the third quarter. As of 30 June 2026, Lincoln International had cash of $250.6 million and debt of $101.9 million. During the quarter, it used IPO proceeds to repay approximately $195.8 million in debt.
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About Lincoln International
Industries
Consulting
Financial Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$80.7M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1996
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