About Light3

A small firm for large decisions.

Middle market companies deserve the same caliber of advice large cap firms take for granted. Our partners bring that experience, with principals across the Americas.

Leadership

The people who run every engagement.

You work directly with a senior partner, from first meeting through close.

Vlad Ilyusha
Managing Partner

Leads deal origination and sell side advisory. 70+ transactions closed across technology, ecommerce, SaaS, and business services.

Mark Finckle
Managing Director, International

25+ years on Wall Street, 250+ M&A and capital advisory deals, and $7B in capital raised, across top firms including Bear Stearns and PaineWebber.

Patrick Lewis
Managing Director, International

Three decades across M&A, venture, growth, private equity, and public markets, with $31B deployed.

Lorenzo Petrantonio
Senior Associate

Specialist in cross border M&A, valuation, and strategic modeling across Europe and the Americas.

Bohdan Burlaka
Counsel

A decade advising on corporate, M&A, banking, and finance matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Our partners have held senior roles at
Bear Stearns Goldman Sachs PwC Evercore Invesco

Why we exist

The most important transaction of an owner's life deserves the senior judgment, independence, and discretion that the largest banks reserve for their largest clients. We keep the firm small so that every client gets exactly that.

Principles that guide our work

Stewardship

Your company and your capital are a trust. We treat them with the care, discretion, and respect they deserve.

Integrity

Honest dealing and an honest word, in every detail. No exaggeration, no hidden agendas.

Your interests first

We serve your outcome, not transaction activity or our own agenda. Candid advice and clear judgment, so you can decide well.

Get in touch.

If you are considering a transaction or want to learn more about how we work, we welcome the conversation.

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