Partner
Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking
Jeff Jacobs is a Partner, Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking, as well as Head of the Fairness Opinion Committee. He joined Solomon Partners in 2010.
Jeff has more than 25 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Select transactions include advising:
Prior to joining Solomon Partners, Jeff served as a Vice President in the M&A group at Citigroup.
Jeff holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BS in Communications from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Served as financial advisor to Wilshire on its acquisition of XTP
Served as financial advisor to Wilshire on its acquisition of Lyxor U.S. from Amundi
Served as financial advisor to Wilshire on its launch of Wilshire Indexes, and its strategic partnership with SGX group and the Financial Times
Served as financial advisor to Truepill on its $142 million capital raise at a $1.6 billion valuation
Served as financial advisor providing a fairness opinion to the Board of CC Neuberger
Solomon Partners served as financial advisor to Propex on its sale to Solmax
Advised Investor Group on its Acquisition of Wilshire Associates
Served as advisor to Hudson’s Bay Company on its sale of Lord + Taylor to Le Tote.
Served as advisor to TJX on its acquisition of Trade Secret
Served as financial advisor to DSW who acquired the remaining outstanding equity interests of Town Shoes
Formed a JV to distribute Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Warner's, Olga and Speedo in Mexico
Advised FTSE Group in the formation of a joint venture with TMX Datalinx.
Deal Momentum Accelerating in 2026 After 2025 closed with the highest volume of M&A activity since 2021, we anticipate a fast start to US M&A in 2026. US M&A volumes surged +52% YoY in 2025 to ~$2.5T , with mega‑deals (>$5B) accounting for 55% of total value. Strategic acquirers and financial sponsors are capitalizing on…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss their M&A outlook for 2026. The conversation highlights key themes to watch for this year, including sponsor exit momentum, a renewed IPO market, increased in‑sector strategic consolidation, and a more accommodating regulatory environment.…
After two years of caution, dealmakers are once again pursuing bold, transformational transactions. Beneath those headlines, a quieter revolution is taking shape. More public companies are deciding they would rather be private again. U.S. M&A volumes jumped 32% through the first three quarters of 2025 to roughly $1.6 trillion, according to Dealogic. Some of that…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss strategic discipline in M&A and lessons learned from the recent unwinding of several marquee M&A transactions. They unpack underlying challenges—from debt burdens to market shifts—and share how boards can stress-test mergers to ensure…
Subscribe Episode Description Craig Muir , Head of Software, Data & Analytics, joins Jeff Jacobs , Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking to discuss how AI, data, and tech-enabled services are reshaping dealmaking in tech. They unpack M&A trends and valuation strategies as the year wraps up and we look ahead to 2026.…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the momentum in the M&A market, despite the uncertainty earlier in the year. They explore the forces driving strategic consolidation and large-cap private equity transactions—offering insights into what’s fueling activity and what to…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how the M&A process has evolved from a one-off event into a repeatable growth engine for acquirers. They break down the consistent drivers of deal success—clear strategy, holistic due diligence, and strong post-deal…
Subscribe Episode Description Solomon’s Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the shifting landscape of corporate incorporation and why some companies are moving from Delaware to states like Texas and Nevada. They explore the legal developments and market trends that are prompting boards to reassess incorporation…
Subscribe Episode Description Our latest episode covers the increased activity in take private transactions. Solomon’s Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the market trends driving the uptick in take-private M&A and the complexities behind these deals. Transcript Jeff Jacobs (00:02): Welcome to Solomon Partners Presents.…
Solomon’s Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the slow start to dealmaking in Q1, including the impact of tariffs, market volatility, and interest rates across the market, as well as the outlook for the rest of 2025.
Subscribe Episode Description Cross-border M&A volumes have been under pressure, impacted by both political uncertainty and market volatility. So, what’s driving the slowdown in foreign acquisitions of US assets? And how are US companies navigating outbound M&A, given increasing scrutiny, tariffs and protectionist policies? Solomon’s Head of M&A Jeff Jacobs and Director Chris Moynihan discuss…
Industry Q&A – Marc Cooper with Jeff Jacobs by CEO Marc S. Cooper Head of M&A Jeff Jacobs and I recently discussed last year’s hurdles in the US M&A market and his outlook for the remainder of 2024. What challenges did the US M&A markets face in 2023? The US M&A markets were challenging for…
