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Momentum Continues for Secondaries—With Record Year in Sight
Improving LP-led pricing, continuing adoption by both GPs and LPs, and a growing supply of capital has the secondary market poised for a full rebound—and possibly record volumes—by year-end.
Read moreHow Insurers are Embracing Technology and Change in an Evolving Risk Environment
In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, technology analyst Dylan Becker joins Adam Klauber, group head of the financial services and technology research sector, to discuss highlights from the seventh annual William Blair Insurance, Banking, and Wealth Technology Conference. They delve into key trends in the insurance technology space, including labor constraints, legacy modernization, and the integration of AI infrastructure.
Listen to the podcastChina’s Steel Slump Creates Global Ripples
The Chinese domestic steel market is going through a major downturn, affecting the industry around the globe, exacerbating global trade tensions, and increasing protectionism. We believe emerging markets (EM) debt investors would be wise to be wary, given the potential for the situation to impact the economy, drive political instability, and create trade tensions in many countries.
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William Blair Bolsters Cybersecurity Investment Banking With Senior Hire
William Blair announced today the addition of Pratik Mehta as managing director in the firm’s Technology investment banking team.
Read moreApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (APLS $27.38), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on treating diseases by controlling the complement cascade.
Read moreWilliam Blair Acted as an Underwriter on Three Healthcare IPOs
Last week, William Blair acted as an underwriter on three healthcare IPOs: Upstream Bio’s (NASDAQ:UPB) $293 million IPO, CAMP4 Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ: CAMP) $75 million IPO, and Ceribell’s (NASDAQ: CBLL) $207 million IPO.
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