Jakob Hijlkema

Vice President

Amsterdam Capital Advisory | Debt Advisory jhijlkema@lincolninternational.com

I believe in transparent and professional communication with my clients and potential financiers to find the optimal solution.

Who We Are / Our People / Jakob Hijlkema

Jakob provides debt advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, with a focus on the Benelux region.

He has prior lender experience in the Benelux market for LBO financings and helps clients navigate this landscape of private credit fund and bank financing.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Jakob was a Director in the acquisition and leveraged finance department at ABN AMRO.

Jakob earned a Master of Science from Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Economics and a Bachelor of Science from University of Amsterdam.

Recent Transactions in Capital Advisory

Lincoln International advised Aldebaran has refinanced Numworks with financing by BNP Paribas, Banque Populaire Val de France, Arkea and LCL

Lincoln International advised EOS Partners on the refinancing of accompio

Lincoln International advised GENUI on the acquisition of Aagon

Lincoln International advised Kolibri Beteiligung GmbH on its refinancing via a €145 million senior secured Nordic Bond Issue

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Lincoln International advised Quadrivio Group and other co-investors on the acquisition of MIR from Aksia

Lincoln International advised Fremman Capital on the acquisition of rehaneo from Gimv

Lincoln International advised COL Giovanni Paolo, a portfolio company of Oaktree, on the acquisition of IME SpA, with acquisition financing provided by BPER Banca and Generali

Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials

Lincoln International advised Gilde Healthcare and Capital A Investment Partners on refinancing Tromp Medical

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Meet our Senior Team in Capital Advisory

As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

By linking my experience in debt advisory and mergers and acquisitions, I look forward to delivering flexible and innovative financing solutions to make an impact that matters with long-term target clients, as Lincoln does best.

Daniele Candiani

Managing Director & Co-head of Capital Advisory, Europe

Milan

I build trust with clients by putting their interests first at all times.

Aude Doyen

Managing Director & Co-head of Capital Advisory, Europe

London

I am an uncompromising, trusted and personally committed advocate for my clients and strive to find tailored solutions to complicated problems.

Sherman Guillema

Managing Director

Dallas

I work collaboratively with clients to provide strategic advisory services that helps them navigate complex situations.

Eugene Lee

Managing Director

New York

I seek to support my clients with insight and perspective as the evolving landscape in financing markets grows to become more complex with bespoke solutions that meet their strategic objectives.

Neil Maini

Managing Director

New York

The opportunity to advise accomplished business professionals and be part of their growth story and value creation is what keeps me inspired to work in this industry

Gaurav Marathe

Managing Director | CEO India

Mumbai

Through a collaborative approach, I strive to be an extension of my clients' team, working hand-in-hand to achieve the best possible outcome based on the company’s long-term objectives.

Justin May

Managing Director

Chicago

I appreciate the specialized aspects of my work and the opportunity to evaluate unique situations from the perspective of all interested parties in order to develop successful comprehensive solutions.

Brendan Murphy

Managing Director

Chicago

Evolutions in the financing market require me to stay tuned in and continually refresh my understanding to repeatedly bring positive outcomes for clients.

Serge Palleau

Managing Director

Paris

I develop innovative and practical financing solutions that meet my client’s objectives while also providing transparency throughout the transaction process.

Mihir Shah

Managing Director

New York

My approach with our bankers and clients is to listen, pay attention to detail, anticipate and keep an eye on the big picture.

James Sinclair

Managing Director | CEO Brazil

São Paulo

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