Investment Banking

Where Bold Capital
Meets
Precise Strategy.

Lion Share Investing advises high-growth companies and institutions on M&A, capital raises, and transformational transactions — with the conviction of a firm that only takes mandates it believes in.

$42B+
Transactions Advised
280+
Completed Mandates
18 Yrs
Market Experience
96%
Client Retention
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Our Services

M&A, capital raising, strategic advisory, fairness opinions, restructuring, and private markets access. Six disciplines, one focused firm.

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Why Lion Share

What sets us apart — senior-led deals, zero conflicts, a proprietary network, and a track record built over 18 years. Meet the team behind every mandate.

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$42B+
Transactions Advised
280+
Completed Mandates
18 Yrs
Market Experience
96%
Client Retention
What We Do

Advisory Built for
Bold Moves.

From first call to final close, our senior bankers lead every engagement. No handoffs. No templates. Just deeply experienced advisors fully committed to your outcome.

Six Disciplines

Every Transaction
Has a Home Here

Whether you're selling a company, raising your Series C, or navigating a creditor dispute — Lion Share has a dedicated practice led by bankers who have done it dozens of times before.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side advisory with full process management. We know what buyers want and how to create competitive tension that maximizes value. Average sell-side premium: 34% above pre-process valuation.

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Capital Raising

Equity and debt from seed through IPO. We structure transactions to attract the right capital at the right terms — and we know which investors to call first. Over $12B raised across 90+ mandates.

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Strategic Advisory

Board-level counsel on positioning, competitive dynamics, and long-range planning — grounded in financial reality, not consultant jargon. We speak to boards quarterly for 60% of our active clients.

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Fairness Opinions

Independent valuations and fairness opinions that protect boards and give stakeholders confidence at critical moments. Every opinion reviewed by at least two senior MDs before delivery.

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Restructuring

Creditor and debtor advisory for companies navigating balance sheet complexity. We find workable paths where others see only obstacles. $8B+ in restructured obligations across energy, retail, and real estate.

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Private Markets Access

Introductions to private equity, family office, and venture capital that never surface in public processes. Our network spans 400+ active institutions across 22 countries.

Our Process

How Every Deal Gets Done

01
Diagnostic

We spend the first two weeks understanding your business, your goals, and the market conditions around you — before we say a word to any counterparty.

02
Positioning

We craft a narrative that attracts the right audience and frames the opportunity at its strongest — built on verifiable data, not wishful language.

03
Execution

Controlled process, curated outreach, competitive tension. We run the deal so your management team can run the business.

04
Close

We negotiate every term, manage diligence, and stay at the table until ink is dry. Our job isn't done until yours is.

Why Lion Share

The Conviction to
Call It Straight.

We don't take every mandate. We take the ones we believe in — and when we commit, we bring our entire network, our deepest analysis, and our reputation to the table.

Our Commitments

What You Can Always Count On.

Every client relationship at Lion Share is governed by four non-negotiables. These aren't marketing statements — they're operational standards our team is held to on every engagement.

  • Senior-Led, Every DealA managing director runs every engagement from kickoff to close — not a team of analysts handed a model. You get the person you hired.
  • No Conflicts of InterestWe are independent. Our advice reflects your best interest, not a balance sheet objective on our side of the table. We hold no proprietary positions.
  • Proprietary Deal Flow18 years of relationships means access to buyers, investors, and opportunities that never reach a broad process. Our network is our most valuable asset.
  • Discretion AlwaysEvery conversation starts and stays confidential. Our clients trust us with decisions that define their companies — and that trust is never broken.
The Team

Senior Bankers.
Aligned Interests.

Our team has advised across every market cycle since 2007. No institutional conflicts — our only agenda is your outcome.

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James Okafor
Founder & Managing Director

Former Goldman Sachs MD with 20 years in cross-border M&A. Advised on transactions in technology, healthcare, and industrials across 14 countries. Led 60+ sell-side processes exceeding $500M in value.

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Priya Mehta
Partner, Capital Markets

Previously at Morgan Stanley's Equity Capital Markets desk. Deep expertise in IPO execution, SPAC structures, and convertible debt. Has raised over $6B for growth-stage companies across technology and life sciences.

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David Chen
Partner, Restructuring

Fifteen years advising debtors and creditors through complex restructurings. Led engagements across real estate, retail, and energy with aggregate debt in excess of $8B. Former Lazard restructuring group.

Selected Transactions

Work That Speaks
for Itself.



Sell-Side M&A · Technology
SaaS Platform Sale — $340M

Advised a founder-led B2B software company on its sale to a strategic acquirer. Ran a 14-party process resulting in a final price 41% above initial owner expectations.

Capital Raise · Healthcare
Series C — $180M

Led capital raise for a diagnostics company entering commercial stage. Closed with a tier-one lead at a 28% valuation step-up from the previous round in under 10 weeks.

Restructuring · Real Estate
$1.2B Debt Restructure

Advised the creditor group in a complex multi-asset real estate restructuring. Achieved a consensual resolution in 6 months, avoiding a prolonged Chapter 11 process.

Buy-Side M&A · Consumer
Platform Acquisition — $620M

Advised a PE-backed consumer brand on a transformative acquisition. Identified, negotiated, and closed an exclusive process in 90 days, ahead of a competitive bid emerging.

IPO Advisory · Industrials
NYSE Listing — $800M Raise

Supported the board and CFO through a 14-month IPO readiness process. The offering was 6x oversubscribed on opening day with a 22% first-day gain.

Fairness Opinion · Energy
Board Advisory — $2.1B Merger

Delivered a fairness opinion to the special committee of an energy company considering a merger of equals. Analysis held up under SEC review and shareholder challenge.

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Your Next Transaction
Deserves the Best Advice.

Whether you're preparing to sell, raise capital, or navigate a complex situation — we'd like to understand your goals before you talk to anyone else.

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