New York · San Francisco · London · Tel Aviv

The creative trusted constant independent partner
for the next transformation.

LionTree is a global advisory and merchant bank with relationships that extend beyond transactions.

We advise, invest, and bring people together across the industries driving the future.

An investment and merchant banking firm focused on media, sports, tech, telecom and consumer sectors.

Founded in 2012, we work globally across offices in New York, San Francisco, London and Tel Aviv to serve clients through strategic M&A, capital formation, and investments that capture value and provide best-in-class execution. Since its formation, the firm has advised on over $1 trillion in transaction value and invested alongside partners into over 300 companies and funds to accelerate growth and innovation.

We approach every relationship as one with limitless potential - guided by our core principles:

Principle 01
To be a constant, creative partner to unlock opportunity, no matter the challenge.
Principle 02
To bring capital together with ideas to accelerate growth and innovation.
Principle 03
To pursue transformations, not transactions - focused on long-term impact.
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We advise founders, CEOs, and boards through major moments in their companies’ lifecycle.

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Creative Ideas
We help our clients see around corners and capture opportunity amid a dynamic market and industry landscape.
Candid Advice
We provide specialized, independent advice to public and private companies and financial investors around the world.
Premier Execution
We develop and execute tailored solutions across sectors, geographies, transaction types, and corporate initiatives.
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We connect long-term investors with visionary CEOs and companies.

IPO Advisory
IPOs guided from first conversation to first trade.
Investor Access
Roadshows to connect capital together with ideas.
LionTree Weekly
Weekly analysis that cuts through the noise. Learn more
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We invest alongside the leaders we believe in, with capital and partnership that extends well beyond the close.

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Venture
Backing the next generation of companies and entrepreneurs building the future.
Growth
Partnering with leading CEOs and management teams building transformational businesses in our target sectors.
Partner & Affiliated Vehicles
Across public and private strategies. [more on Tenere tbc]
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We deliver curated insights on the most important themes and developments driving the digital economy.

Weekly
LT Weekly Update
A weekly look at what’s moving markets across media, tech, sports, and consumer. Learn more
Podcast
LionTree Podcast
The human stories behind the ideas, in conversation with LionTree leadership. [still including? tbc]
Annual
Year-End Letter
Our perspective on what’s ahead. Read the latest

Gatherings and perspectives that bring together a global community of leaders, founders, creators, and investors, building trust and sparking new thinking.

Convening Forums
We bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, creators and investors to nurture fresh curiosity and creative thinking.
Philanthropy
We approach philanthropy as a strategic investment in the interconnected forces that elevate humanity. Learn more
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What We Do

One platform.

Advisory, capital, and investment working together.

Watch Video [Aryeh FOS video]
300+
transactions advised on since 2012
$1T+
in total transaction volume
165+
principal positions across venture, growth, private equity, and credit
19
IPOs advised on, with $17B+ in proceeds since 2018
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Recent news.

Recent Transactions
Advisory · 2025
Charter & Cox
Advisor to Charter on its combination with Cox Communications.
Advisory · 2024
DIRECTV & Dish
Combining DIRECTV with EchoStar’s Dish DBS and Sling TV.
Advisory · 2023
eBay & Adevinta
$13B+ sale of Adevinta to a Permira / Blackstone-led consortium.
Featured Investment
[Featured recent investment]
One-line description of the investment and why it matters. [tbc]
Our Team

New York.
San Francisco.
London.
Tel Aviv.

LionTree works across offices in New York, San Francisco, London, and Tel Aviv to serve our global relationships and ecosystem.

Our experienced team draws on LionTree’s sector and thematic expertise, transaction capabilities, and external network beyond borders to nurture proprietary ideas and deal flow.

Purpose & Global Engagement
[Aryeh B. Bourkoff quote · tbc]
Aryeh B. Bourkoff  ·  Founder & CEO
New York  ·  San Francisco  ·  London  ·  Tel Aviv
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