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Vladan Jovanovic
Managing Partner at Lifespan Equity Growth Focused Investor & Business Builder
Vladan Jovanovic is the founder and managing partner of Lifespan Equity Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in growth partnerships with owner-operated and family-owned businesses in the lower middle market. The firm focuses on providing acquisition and growth capital, along with strategic and operational expertise, to help companies overcome growth barriers and enhance their value for various stakeholders, including owners, management teams, and communities.1
Jovanovic has a robust background in finance and business operations. Before establishing Lifespan Equity Partners, he served as an Executive-in-Residence at Sterling Partners, where he held senior roles in their healthcare services portfolio, leading initiatives in financial and strategic transformation. His earlier experience includes working as an investment banker at Moelis & Company, where he executed mergers and acquisitions across various sectors, and advising on corporate governance at The Delves Group, a consulting firm later acquired by Willis Towers Watson.1
He holds a degree from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied finance, operations, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. Jovanovic was also a student-athlete, having received a full scholarship to play volleyball in the U.S. at the age of 18. He currently resides in Boston with his family and enjoys activities such as tennis, skiing, and traveling.1
