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Managing Director, Consumer Products & Services
Sean Huss is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2011. Before joining William Blair, he worked for Goldman Sachs and Equinox.
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Board Member, Girls on the Run Chicago
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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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The Riverside Company
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August 2022
a portfolio company of
Victor Capital Partners
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July 2022
a portfolio company of Clearview Capital
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June 2022
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May 2022
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capital investment from
April 2022
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December 2021
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November 2021
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November 2021
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to RefrigiWear in connection with its recapitalization by Sentinel Capital Partners.
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November 2020
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July 2019
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Ranir LLC, a leading global self care company providing oral care products to consumers worldwide owned by the Kiphart family and Camden Partners, in connection with its pending sale to Perrigo Company plc.
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