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Walter Prest

Walter Prest

Managing Director, Syndicate

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About Walter

Walter Prest is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2004. Prior to William Blair, he worked for Washington Mutual and NYK Line (NA).

Notable Transactions

  • $201,825,000

    Initial Public Offering

    July 2021

  • $56,925,000

    Follow-on Offering

    July 2021

  • $75,000,000

    Initial Public Offering

    July 2021

  • $174,577,974

    Follow-on Offering

    July 2021

  • $144,900,000

    Initial Public Offering

    June 2021

  • $110,400,000

    Initial Public Offering

    June 2021

  • $92,000,000

    Follow-on Offering

    June 2021

  • $1,411,363,629

    Initial Public Offering

    June 2021

  • $114,543,442

    Follow-on Offering

    May 2021

  • $30,000,000

    Follow-on Offering

    May 2021

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    • 1935

      Year William Blair was founded

    • 1,900+

      Employees worldwide

    • 147 billion+

      Client assets

    • 90 Years

      Independent and employee-owned

    • 20+

      Offices worldwide

    • ~650

      Companies under coverage

    As of December 31, 2024
    *Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.

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