Steve Maletzky

View biography for Steve Maletzky, Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc Initiation

William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN $100.32). Alexion Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases.

LivePerson Inc Initiation

William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of LivePerson, Inc. (LPSN $35.39). LivePerson provides software that enables businesses and consumers to connect through messaging mediums like SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and others.

Revolve Group Inc Initiation

William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of Revolve Group, Inc. (RVLV $34.50), a data-driven, next-generation fashion e-tailer with an assortment geared mainly toward female millennials.

Jumia Technologies AG Initiation

William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of Jumia Technologies AG (JMIA $35.15). Jumia owns and operates the most downloaded app across Africa and is the largest e-commerce marketplace on the continent.

Palantir Technologies Inc Initiation

William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR $25.64). Palantir provides data management and analytics software for government and commercial organizations.

Client Focus 3Q 2020

William Blair Continues European Expansion

William Blair today announced the hiring of Maarten Meurs as a managing director. Mr. Meurs joins the firm’s Financial Sponsors Group, where he will team with William Blair’s various industry sector experts to continue the firm’s strong growth in the Benelux region.

Paya Has Agreed to Merge with FinTech Acquisition Corp III

William Blair acted as financial advisor to Paya, a portfolio company of GTCR, in connection with its pending sale to FinTech Acquisition Corp. III (FinTech III), a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC).

Special Purpose Acquisition Company Transactions Team

William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, today announced that Bryan P. Finkel and Eric G. Roddy joined the firm’s growing investment banking team and will focus on special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions.