Managing Director, Consumer Products & Services
Michael Sabo is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2016. Before joining William Blair, he worked for Robert W. Baird, Chilmark Partners, and Credit Suisse. Prior to starting his career in finance, Michael was a professional golfer on the Canadian PGA Tour and Web.com Tour.
a portfolio company of Cold Bore Capital
has been acquired by
August 2023
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to American Landscaping Partners, a portfolio company of Cold Bore Capital, in connection with its sale to Shoreline Equity Partners.
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has been recapitalized by
July 2023
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gold Medal Pools, a second-generation family operated business co-owned by The Cynosure Group, in connection with its recapitalization by Tenex Capital Management.
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has acquired
April 2023
has made a
significant investment in
a portfolio company of Cortec Group
March 2023
has received a growth equity investment from
February 2023
William Blair & Company acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Spotless Brands in connection with its $600 million capital raise, consisting of non-convertible redeemable preferred units, common equity, and first-lien credit.
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has been acquired by
November 2022
has been acquired by
July 2022
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to National Express Wash, the parent holdings company to El Car Wash, a portfolio company of Wafra Inc. (Wafra), Audrose Partners, and Fireside Investments, in connection with its sale to Warburg Pincus.
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a portfolio company of
Victor Capital Partners
has been acquired by
July 2022
has received a
capital investment from
April 2022
has made a growth investment in
December 2021
William Blair acted as the financial advisor to LightBay Capital in connection with its growth investment in Burton. Burton is a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.
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a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Leonard Green and Berkshire Partners
December 2021
William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to AquaCentral, a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management, in connection with its sale to Heritage Pool Supply Group.
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a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners
has been acquired by
October 2021
William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to All My Sons, a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners, in connection with its sale to Golden Gate Capital.
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Amid rapidly evolving consumer preferences and the proliferation of new brands and channels, our experience and relationships throughout the consumer and retail industry have allowed us to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Corporate boards, management teams, and business owners turn to us for execution excellence, sector expertise, deep relationships with strategic, financial, and family buyers, and creative public and private capital market solutions.
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