Lincoln International
Global independent investment bank advising private-equity sponsors, companies and lenders on M&A, debt, growth equity and structured capital.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier II
- Global mid-market investment-banking advisory firm
- 2 Advisory Ranking categories
Overview
Lincoln International’s Capital Advisory & Restructuring practice spans debt raising, refinancing, minority and growth equity, structured capital, liability management and financial restructuring.
The practice works with the firm’s M&A, private-funds and valuation teams. Its core market is the private-capital ecosystem, where sponsor-backed and mid-market companies use banks, direct lenders, private credit and structured equity.
Lincoln International is included in 2 2026 Advisory Ranking categories. The highest recorded classification is Tier II.
Firm facts
| Legal name | Lincoln International LLC |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Firm type | Global mid-market investment-banking advisory firm |
| Principal offices | Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Dubai, Mumbai, Tokyo |
| Primary focus | Private capital, debt and M&A advisory |
| Global head of capital advisory | Christine Tiseo |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier II |
Principal activities
Debt advisory
Acquisition finance, refinancing, dividend recapitalization and structured debt.
Growth and minority equity
Private equity capital aligned with ownership and growth objectives.
Restructuring and M&A
Liability management, distressed M&A and broader strategic transactions.
Lincoln International works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Business services
- Consumer
- Energy transition
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Technology
Transaction and mandate types
- Debt raising
- Refinancing
- Growth equity
- Structured capital
- M&A
- Liability management
Market position
Lincoln International is positioned as a global mid-market investment-banking advisory firm. Its market position reflects advisory scope, senior involvement, transaction experience, investor relationships and ability to coordinate complex financing or strategic processes.
Distinctive focus: Global mid-market platform with particularly deep relationships across private credit and financial sponsors.
Competitive context
Lincoln International competes with independent investment banks, issuer-side capital-markets advisers, debt-advisory boutiques and specialist private-capital firms. The relevant peer set varies by instrument, market, sector, transaction size, geographic scope and whether the assignment requires execution, strategic advice or both.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Tiseo | Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Advisory | Global financing and capital advisory |
| Alexander Stevenson | Managing Director and Co-Head of Capital Advisory | U.S. capital advisory leadership |
| Aude Doyen | Managing Director and Co-Head of Capital Advisory, Europe | European financing advisory |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Lincoln International operates through regulated entities in its markets. Lincoln International LLC provides U.S. investment-banking services and directs users to FINRA BrokerCheck.
View registered-entity details
| U.S. entity | Lincoln International LLC |
| U.S. status | FINRA member broker-dealer |
| Regulatory status | Jurisdiction-specific regulated entities |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- Chicago
- New York
- Los Angeles
- London
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Milan
- Dubai
- Mumbai
- Tokyo
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related Economy analysis
Selected Economy Markets articles providing context for the firm’s advisory environment:
- Middle-Market Private Equity: Returns, Scale and Manager Selection
- Private Equity Technology Due Diligence in the AI Era
- The Silent Reshuffle of the Advisory Market
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- Capital Advisory & Restructuring — services and current practice leadership.
- About Lincoln International — firm history and global platform.
- Our people — current professionals.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Capital Markets Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 M&A Advisory Boutiques 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
