Jason Kaufman

Jason Kaufman

Managing Director
Mergers & Acquisitions Business Services
Our clients work tirelessly to build thriving businesses that protect our national interests and ensure public safety, and I enjoy helping them unlock value and realize potential.
Who We Are / Our People / Jason Kaufman

Jason provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to corporations and private equity firms, with a focus on AI/ML, cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, space and geospatial technology services, intelligence analysis and operations and digital IT modernization products and services provided to government agencies.

Leveraging his more than two decades of deep expertise, Jason stays closely connected to industry trends, enabling him to provide clients with tailored solutions that meet their short and long-term business objectives.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Jason was President and Head of M&A Advisory at The Chertoff Group where he led the firm’s coverage in government services, defense technology and cybersecurity. Previously, he worked at BB&T Capital Markets.

Jason earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Science from Georgetown University.

Recent Transactions in Business Services

Lincoln International advised TKH Group on the sale of a majority stake in CAE Groupe to Argos Wityu

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Audax Private Equity on the sale of Chartis to Blackstone Growth

Business Services | Healthcare

Lincoln International advised Berardi Bullonerie, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, on the acquisition of ATP and Fixi with financing provided by OLB, Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole Italia and Banca Ifis

Business Services

Lincoln International advised AE Industrial Partners on the sale of Altus Fire and Life Safety to Apax Partners

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Align Capital Partners on the sale of SEAM Group to ABB

Business Services | Energy, Power & Infrastructure

Lincoln International Hudson Hill Capital on refinancing InXpress Holdings

Transportation & Logistics | Business Services

HGGC has sold Marmick Fire & Safety to KKR

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Victor Capital Partners on the sale of CodeGreen Solutions to Pinchin, a portfolio company of Keystone Capital

Business Services | Energy, Power & Infrastructure
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Meet our Senior Team in Business Services

Friedrich Bieselt
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 & Head of Business Services, Europe

Frankfurt

Bolander Fredrik
Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

As a former entrepreneur, I have a keen sense of shareholders’ and managers’ stakes in M&A processes, which I use to build mutual trust, challenge ideas and be a partner committed to results.

Arnaud Dudognon

Managing Director

Paris

Dirk Engelmann
I am enticed by the dynamics of M&A deals in combination with learning and understanding companies' business models and striving to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Dirk Engelmann

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon
Providing my clients with transparency helps build credible and long-lasting relationships.

Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon

Managing Director

Madrid

Lewis Gray
I provide hands-on, practical and sound advice to clients that is grounded in objectivity and honesty.

Lewis Gray

Managing Director

London

John Hamilton
I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

Ryan Hoffman
Our clients provide solutions that help safeguard our nation’s security. My passion is to help clients maximize the shareholder value that they have built supporting the country’s interests.

Ryan Hoffman

Managing Director

The transactions we work on are often trajectory-altering, with high stakes and pressure to get it right. We know our work, however challenging in the moment, is going to be impactful.

Mike Iannelli

Managing Director & Co-head of Business Services

Chicago

Alex Johnston
Strong and enduring client relationships are built on a foundation of authenticity, transparency, and immutable integrity.

Alex Johnston

Managing Director

Chicago

I have a genuine interest in identifying and optimally articulating the unique features of my clients' businesses, and use a pragmatic and high-energy approach to complete the deal and maximize results.

Martijn Koops

Managing Director

Amsterdam

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director | CEO France

Paris

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