About DealStream
DealStream is a global platform where dealmakers connect, discover opportunities, and move transactions forward.
For nearly three decades, DealStream has helped entrepreneurs, investors, intermediaries, and advisors find and complete deals across businesses for sale, investment opportunities, real estate, financial assets, and more.
Since launching in 1995, the platform has supported over 15,000 completed deals and grown into a community of 200,000+ deal professionals worldwide.
Our mission is simple: make it easier for the right people to find the right opportunities—and work together to close deals.
Our Team
DealStream is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, technologists, and other professionals who are passionate about building a better way to connect buyers and sellers, investors and entrepreneurs, and advisors and clients.
Bob Brauns is a technology entrepreneur and founder of two companies. Earlier in his career, he worked as an investment banker at Lazard Frères and Merrill Lynch. He holds BA, MBA, and MPA degrees from Harvard University.
Joined DealStream in 1995
Sean Daniels has been a software developer since the early days of the internet. He has served as a technical writer, webmaster, and technical director for several companies. He joined DealStream as a Senior Engineer early in his career and, as of 2025, serves as the company’s President and COO.
Joined DealStream in 1999
Deb Reid is the Operations Manager at DealStream, where she has held a variety of roles and now leads operational initiatives and manages the company’s educational and thought leadership content. She began her career as a corporate lawyer and holds a BBA from UW-Madison and a JD, cum laude, from Marquette University Law School.
Joined DealStream in 2007
Rose Kearney is the Customer Service Manager at DealStream with 19 years of experience supporting the member community. She helps members navigate the platform and get the most from their experience, and believes strong marketplaces are built on trust and responsiveness.
Joined DealStream in 2005
Mitch Alcon is the CFO of DealStream, bringing 30 years of experience guiding organizations through complex markets and growth. He is committed to financial integrity and long-term value creation. Outside of work, Mitch enjoys traveling and working in his home garden.
Joined DealStream in 2025
Company
DealStream is owned by DealStream, Inc., a privately held company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. DealStream’s founder and CEO is Robert Brauns.
How to Reach Us
DealStream offices are located at:
245 First Street, Suite 1800, Cambridge, MA 02142To reach us, please call +1-617-497-5100 or complete our contact form.

