Managing Director, Consumer Products & Services
Mike Siska is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2002. Before joining William Blair, he worked for Allstate Private Equity, 3i Group, and Andersen Corporate Finance LLC.
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has made a
significant investment in
a portfolio company of Cortec Group
March 2023
has been acquired by
March 2023
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to TileBar, a founder-led business co-owned by the founder and LongueVue Capital, in connection with its sale to AEA Investors LP.
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has been acquired by
November 2022
a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
has been acquired by
December 2021
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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has been acquired by
November 2021
has been acquired by
November 2021
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Home Brands Group Inc., the parent holding company of Re-Bath, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners and Sorenson Capital, in connection with its sale to TZP Group LLC.
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has been acquired by
December 2019
William Blair acted as financial advisor to Marshall Retail Group, a portfolio company of Brentwood Associates, in connection with its pending acquisition by WH Smith PLC.
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has been acquired by
November 2019
has been acquired by
November 2018
has been acquired by
September 2018
has been acquired by
May 2018
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