Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell

Managing Director
Richmond Mergers & Acquisitions Business Services +1 (804) 890-0201
I empower clients by providing insightful market analysis and tailored advice, helping them set new benchmarks in distribution.
Who We Are / Our People / Ryan Mitchell

Ryan provides comprehensive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, corporations and entrepreneurs in business services, with a focus on the distribution industry.

Ryan effectively guides his clients through the intricacies of buying and selling businesses, leveraging his deep industry knowledge in distribution and more than 25 years of M&A experience to offer strategic insights and achieve optimal outcomes.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Ryan was a Managing Director in the services and industrials group at Piper Sandler. Previously, he was head of the commercial and industrial investment banking group at BB&T Capital Markets.

Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from Vanderbilt University.

Recent Transactions in Business Services

Lincoln International advised Skerritts, a portfolio company of Sovereign Capital Partners, on its refinancing

Business Services | Financial Institutions

Lincoln International advised Horizon Capital as it formed and invested in Adeptio Law Group, which completed the acquisition of FBC Manby Bowdler

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Saw Mill Capital on refinancing ARCXIS

Business Services
THI Investments Corndel Galileo Global Education 2024

Lincoln International advised THI Investments on the sale of Corndel to Galileo Global Education.

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Brown Brothers Harriman on the sale of Utility Pipeline to iCON Infrastructure

Business Services | Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure

Lincoln International advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG on the acquisition of UNITY AG

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Levine Leichtman Capital Partners on completing a multi-asset continuation vehicle transaction involving Blue Ridge ESOP Associates, Milton Industries, and Resolution Economics

Business Services

Lincoln International advised TKH Group on the sale of a majority stake in CAE Groupe to Argos Wityu

Business Services
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Driving Growth & Investing in the Future

Since its founding in 1996, Lincoln International has operated with a clear vision for the future: to be the best investment banking advisory firm in the global private capital markets. That… Read More

Lincoln International Grows Distribution Team, Establishes Presence in Richmond, Virginia

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce it has hired Ryan Mitchell as a Managing Director to lead the firm’s distribution efforts within the Business Services Group.… Read More

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Meet our Senior Team in Business Services

Friedrich Bieselt
I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.

Friedrich Bieselt

Managing Director & Head of Business Services, Europe

Frankfurt

Bolander Fredrik
Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

As a former entrepreneur, I have a keen sense of shareholders’ and managers’ stakes in M&A processes, which I use to build mutual trust, challenge ideas and be a partner committed to results.

Arnaud Dudognon

Managing Director

Paris

Dirk Engelmann
I am enticed by the dynamics of M&A deals in combination with learning and understanding companies' business models and striving to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Dirk Engelmann

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon
Providing my clients with transparency helps build credible and long-lasting relationships.

Iñigo Gonzalez de Castejon

Managing Director

Madrid

Lewis Gray
I provide hands-on, practical and sound advice to clients that is grounded in objectivity and honesty.

Lewis Gray

Managing Director

London

John Hamilton
I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

Ryan Hoffman
Our clients provide solutions that help safeguard our nation’s security. My passion is to help clients maximize the shareholder value that they have built supporting the country’s interests.

Ryan Hoffman

Managing Director

The transactions we work on are often trajectory-altering, with high stakes and pressure to get it right. We know our work, however challenging in the moment, is going to be impactful.

Mike Iannelli

Managing Director & Co-head of Business Services

Chicago

Alex Johnston
Strong and enduring client relationships are built on a foundation of authenticity, transparency, and immutable integrity.

Alex Johnston

Managing Director

Chicago

Jason Kaufman
Our clients work tirelessly to build thriving businesses that protect our national interests and ensure public safety, and I enjoy helping them unlock value and realize potential.

Jason Kaufman

Managing Director

I have a genuine interest in identifying and optimally articulating the unique features of my clients' businesses, and use a pragmatic and high-energy approach to complete the deal and maximize results.

Martijn Koops

Managing Director

Amsterdam

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