Dr. Ashkan Kalantary

Managing Director

Berlin Mergers & Acquisitions Technology akalantary@lincolninternational.com +49 30 233213161

I approach each software deal with tailored strategies, always focusing on building trust with my clients and create value that leads to sustainable growth and success for everyone involved.

Who We Are / Our People / Dr. Ashkan Kalantary

Ashkan provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to privately hold businesses as well as private equity firms and their portfolio companies in the DACH region, with a focus on the B2B software.

Ashkan leverages his more than 15 years of industry experience to deliver tailored and innovative strategies to clients that meet their short and long-term objectives.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Ashkan was a Managing Director at TCG Corporate Finance, which was acquired by Lincoln in 2024. Previously, he was a Partner in deal advisory M&A, heading technology and services at KPMG Germany.

Ashkan earned a Ph.D. in technology valuation and a Master of Business Administration from the Technical University of Berlin.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised AOE Group on the acquisition of ENNOstudio, Finnoconsult and ITM Research GmbH

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Meet our Senior Team

My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

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

I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.

William Bowmer

Managing Director & Co-head of Technology, U.S.

San Francisco

I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director & Co-head of Technology, Europe

London

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

What I like most is working with companies that are changing and improving the world. It’s exciting to be part of the advancement of humanity.

Jack Calderon

Managing Director

Chicago

Throughout my career, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping the innovators and operators behind disruptive technologies thrive and reach life-changing milestones.

Chris Cavanaugh

Managing Director

San Francisco

I foster lasting relationships and drive client success through superior client service, dedicated execution and highly detailed and strategic-oriented advice.

Jesse Espinoza

Managing Director

San Francisco

I enjoy advising clients through the unique aspects of their transactions and focus on meeting the objectives of all stakeholders in a process.

Michael Fineman

Managing Director

Chicago

I believe that effective client management is based on communication, readiness and always putting the client first.

Christopher Gresh

Managing Director

New York

What inspires me is the opportunity to win for our clients and win for our firm. I enjoy the challenge of working closely with clients towards the shared goal of a successful transaction.

Sam Jackson

Managing Director

New York

I am deeply enthusiastic about understanding how technological innovations by disruptive software companies are redefining industries and propelling their eco-system into the digital frontier.

Lalit Kasat

Managing Director

London

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