Justin Balciunas

Based in our Washington DC office, Justin leads the firm's Education practice in the United States, leveraging over 25 years' investment banking experience primarily in the Education, TMT. and Healthcare sectors.

Previous positions have included roles with Merrill Lynch & Co. and Bear Stearns & Co., both based in New York.

Justin earned both his B.S. and M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Justin says: “I strive to optimize every client outcome by delivering consistent senior-level attention, tenacity, execution excellence, and deep sector knowledge.”

Client testimonial: “When we were assessing investment bankers, it was clear that [DC Advisory] was the right partner for us…and we were correct! Their understanding of the education space, intimate knowledge of both private equity and strategic acquirers, and the manner in which they managed the process make Justin Balciunas and his team an unrivalled team in investment banking.” Ron Chase, CEO, Frog Street

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United States
Education
Advised
  • Invo Healthcare
on its sale to
  • The Stepping Stones Group
United States
Education
Advised
  • MedSchoolCoach
on its sale
United States
Education
Advised
  • NPHub
on its growth investment from
  • Edison Partners
See deal announcement
United States
Education
Advised
  • OnlineMedEd
on its sale to
  • Archer Review, a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners
See deal announcement
United States
Education
Advised
  • AMOpportunities
on its majority investment from
  • AIM Equity Partners
See deal announcement
United States
Education
Advised
  • Care Solace
on its strategic growth investment from
  • Lemnis
See deal announcement
United States
Education
Advised
  • KMK Optometry
on its sale to
  • Axcel Learning, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors
See deal announcement
Japan
United States
Financial Services
Advised
  • JPX
on its acquisition of
  • SCRIPTS Asia
See deal announcement
United States
Education
Advised
  • Rebecca School and Aaron School
on their sale to
  • New Story
See deal announcement
United States
Technology & Software
Advised
  • Infosec
on its sale to
  • Cengage Group
Value: $191m
See deal announcement
Managing Director
Sectors
  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Media & Telecom
  • Healthcare
Solutions
  • M&A Advisory
Location
United States
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