Lowell Ricklefs

Lowell Ricklefs is an experienced investor and mentor with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the B2B SaaS sector. Currently serving as an Investor/Mentor at Ascend and Graham & Walker, Lowell also holds the position of Founder at Traction Advising M&A, which specializes in assisting companies in the sales process. As the Education Committee Chairman at Alliance of Angels, Lowell promotes education and support within the startup ecosystem. Additional mentorship roles are held with Founders Co-op, Techstars, and Nomadic Minds, reflecting a commitment to supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Past advisory roles include board positions at eventcore and Branded Research, both of which were acquired by larger firms. Lowell completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.