Lois Lindauer Searches

has been acquired by

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Founded in 1997, Lois L. Lindauer Searches (“Lindauer” or the “Company”) is a leading national executive search firm serving the nonprofit sector. Lindauer specializes in recruiting nonprofit leaders and their teams for premier institutions in education, healthcare, the arts and sciences, and mission-driven advocacy organizations. The Company places more advancement and development professionals than any other search firm. Lindauer is headquartered in Boston, MA and serves clients around the world.

SITUATION:

With a strong management team in place, including the appointment of Deb Taft as CEO in 2017, the client sought a transaction to transition ownership to the management team and attract an experienced, well-regarded investment partner to support the CEO and management team as they execute on the Company’s growth strategy.

ENGAGEMENT:

G2 Capital Advisors, LLC (“G2”) served as the exclusive financial advisor to Lindauer, responsible for running a high touch search for an investment partner for management.

OUTCOME:

The transaction was successfully executed through a management led buyout supported by Gemini Investors (“Gemini”), a private investment firm that invests in smaller middle market businesses. Gemini will support the Company’s growth initiatives of further expanding the search team and pursuing acquisitions of complementary businesses.