Lincoln International

Mid-market investment banking and advisory services

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About Lincoln International

Lincoln International operates as a mid-market investment bank with a global presence, featuring thirteen offices in major economies. The firm specializes in providing services such as mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt advisory, restructuring, valuations, corporate finance, and UK pensions advisory. Each office is well-connected within its region, allowing Lincoln International to handle a significant number of cross-border M&A deals. Unlike larger firms, Lincoln International maintains a fully integrated approach with a global culture and shared economics, ensuring that all teams work collaboratively across regions. The company is independent, owned by its partners, which helps avoid conflicts of interest and fosters long-term relationships built on trust. Lincoln International's goal is to deliver reliable results while focusing exclusively on mid-market clients, ensuring that senior bankers are actively involved in each assignment.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$80.7MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from larger firms could pressure Lincoln's market share and pricing power.
Geopolitical tensions may disrupt cross-border M&A activities, a key business component.
The rise of fintech platforms offering automated M&A services threatens traditional advisory models.

Differentiation

Lincoln International is the only truly international, integrated, independent mid-market investment bank.
The firm has a global presence with 13 offices in key global economies.
Lincoln International focuses exclusively on mid-market, ensuring hands-on senior banker involvement.

Upsides

Increased demand for cross-border M&A advisory services post-pandemic boosts Lincoln's business.
Growing interest in ESG investing drives demand for Lincoln's sustainable finance advisory.
Record levels of private equity dry powder could lead to increased M&A activity.