Mitchell Brockmann
Search fund and ETA advisor for small business acquisition
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Executive coach and Career coach |
Mitchell Brockmann is a search fund and ETA advisor who helps people buy small businesses. He worked in investment banking, then in M&A and strategy at Rocket Software, a software firm backed by Bain Capital. There he worked with the C-suite and board on acquisitions. He completed deals from under $1m founder-owned tuck-ins to a carveout of more than $2b from OpenText.
What Mitchell helps with
Mitchell helps people who want to buy a small business instead of working a traditional job. He covers the steps from picking a target to running the company.
- Defining an investment thesis for a search
- Building investor outreach materials
- Managing boards and investors
- Moving from search to CEO of an acquired business
- Learning AI fundamentals for business
- Pursuing small business acquisition as a path to freedom
Background and qualifications
Mitchell began his career in investment banking in Atlanta and worked there for 2.5 years. He then took a finance and strategy contracting role in Denver. After 12 months he moved to Rocket Software, a Bain Capital backed software firm, where he worked in M&A and strategy. He worked with Bain Capital, the C-suite and the board on acquisitions. His deals ranged from small founder-owned tuck-ins to a carveout of more than $2b from OpenText. He has also acquired two email newsletters. One funds his lifestyle today and one failed.
Mitchell Brockmann pricing
Programs and services
- 5-hour coaching package on defining an investment thesis
- Hourly coaching on investor outreach materials
- Newsletter on small business acquisition
Mitchell Brockmann reviews
Mitchell Brockmann has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has bought and run his own small businesses after leading M&A at a Bain Capital backed software firm.
Best for people who want to buy a small business through a search fund or ETA path.
Common questions
How much does Mitchell Brockmann charge?
Coaching with Mitchell runs $80 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mitchell Brockmann help with?
Mitchell Brockmann helps with defining an investment thesis for a search, building investor outreach materials, managing boards and investors and moving from search to CEO of an acquired business.
Does Mitchell Brockmann have reviews?
Mitchell Brockmann has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Mitchell Brockmann have hands-on acquisition experience?
Yes. He led M&A at Rocket Software and completed many deals.
How do I contact Mitchell Brockmann?
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