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About
Michael S. Friedman is a Partner in Private Equity at J.F. Lehman (JFLCO), which he joined in 2007, where he works on sourcing, acquiring, overseeing, and exiting portfolio investments. He previously started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Aerospace & Defense Group at Jefferies. He holds a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Invests in
Defense Tech
Experience
- J.F. Lehman & CompanyPartner, Private Equitycurrent2026 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- J.F. Lehman & CompanyManaging Director2007 — 2026
- Jefferies & CompanyInvestment Banking Analyst2005 — 2007
Skills & more
Valuation3Private Equity7LBO8
From Michael's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
Mission MicrowaveTrillium Engineering
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at J.F. Lehman
Aidan H. Burrell
Associate at J.F. Lehman
Alec M. Schmidt
Principal, Private Equity at J.F. Lehman
Alfred E. Johansen
Vice President, Private Equity at J.F. Lehman
Andrew E. Karmin
Associate at J.F. Lehman
Ben C. Golub
Associate at J.F. Lehman
Bridget A. Harding
Vice President, Private Equity at J.F. Lehman
C. Alexander Harman
Managing Partner at J.F. Lehman
Cianan E. Moore
Senior Associate, Private Equity at J.F. Lehman
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael S. Friedman?
- Michael S. Friedman is a Partner in Private Equity at J.F. Lehman (JFLCO), which he joined in 2007, where he works on sourcing, acquiring, overseeing, and exiting portfolio investments. He previously started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Aerospace & Defense Group at Jefferies. He holds a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Where does Michael S. Friedman work?
- Michael S. Friedman is Partner, Private Equity at J.F. Lehman.
- What does Michael S. Friedman invest in?
- Michael S. Friedman invests in Defense Tech.
- What boards does Michael S. Friedman sit on?
- Michael S. Friedman holds tracked board seats at Mission Microwave, Trillium Engineering.
- Where did Michael S. Friedman go to school?
- Michael S. Friedman studied at University of Pennsylvania (BSE, Finance & Accounting).
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