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  • Equity Research

    William Blair Accelerates Investment in Biotech Equity Research and Equities Platform

    William Blair today announced a strategic investment in its equities platform, expanding resources across biotech equity research and institutional sales and trading to support long-term client demand driven by sustained innovation and increasingly complex institutional strategies.

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  • Investment Banking

    William Blair Announces Acquisition of Inner Circle Sports

    William Blair today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inner Circle Sports, a leading boutique investment bank focused on the global sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem.

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  • Equity Research

    Suncrete, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Suncrete, Inc. (RMIX $15.60). Suncrete is a rollup in the ready-mix concrete distribution market, targeting fast-growing Sunbelt metro areas.

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  • Equity Research

    Heartflow, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Heartflow, Inc. (HTFL $29.76), a medical technology company focused on AI-enabled cardiovascular solutions that help detect, diagnose, and manage coronary artery disease (CAD) using noninvasive cardiac CT imaging.

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  • Investment Banking

    Broadtree Partners Raises Multi-Asset Continuation Fund

    William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to Broadtree Partners, LLC in connection with its successful closing of a multi-asset continuation fund with approximately $240 million of total commitments.

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  • Equity Research

    Aktis Oncology, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Aktis Oncology, Inc. (AKTS $18.60), a clinical-stage radiopharmaceuticals company that is focused on the actinium-225 payload.

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  • Equity Research

    William Blair Initiates Coverage of Three Largest Healthcare Distributors

    William Blair initiated research coverage of McKesson Corporation (MCK $828.11), Cencora, Inc. (COR $308.19), and Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH $199.85), the three largest healthcare distributors.

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Awards and Recognition

  • Investment Banking

    Jack Blomfield Named Rising Star by Financial News London

    Jack Blomfield was recently recognized by Financial News London on its list of Rising Stars of European Finance 2026.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Receives Top Workplaces Awards

    William Blair was recognized as a USA Top Workplace for the sixth consecutive year.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    40 William Blair Advisor Named Best-in-State by Forbes

    Congratulations to the firm’s largest group for making Forbes’ annual list, released on April 7.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Recognized in "Where You Work Matters" List of Top Employers

    William Blair was included in the 2026 "Where You Work Matters" list as a Platinum Employer. This independent rating uses objective data to assess workplace quality across U.S. employers.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Earns Top Score in 2026 Corporate Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

    We’ve earned a top score again on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

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  • Private Wealth Management

    William Blair’s Andrew Sims Named to Financial Planning’s 40 Under 40 List

    This award recognizes the industry’s top young financial advisors, released February 10.

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In The Media

  • Investment Banking

    Joe Schauenberg Joins THL Partners’ Healthcare in Action Podcast

    Joe Schauenberg, head of healthcare IT investment banking, was recently featured on THL Partners’ Healthcare in Action, a podcast that explores the latest developments and innovations transforming the healthcare sector.

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  • Investment Banking

    Steve Maletzky Quoted in Crain’s Chicago

    William Blair Head of Capital Markets Steve Maletzky was quoted in a Crain’s Chicago article focused on the current market for Chicago-based and/or tech companies looking to go public.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Isidora Lagos and Craig Savage Explain Family Offices to Wall Street Journal Buy Side

    Isidora Lagos, director of Family Office Solutions at William Blair, and wealth advisor Craig Savage sat down with The Wall Street Journal Buy Side newsletter to discuss the unique considerations for setting up and managing a family office.

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  • Investment Management

    Alexandra Symeonidi Discusses Gold Investments in South China Morning Post

    Alexandra Symeonidi, senior corporate credit and sustainability analyst on the emerging markets debt team at William Blair Investment Management, was quoted in the South China Morning Post on the impact of the conflict in Iran on investor sentiment for gold as an asset class.

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  • Investment Banking

    Alain Harfouche Quoted in Chem Week

    William Blair investment banking managing director Alain Harfouche was quoted in chemicals industry trade public Chem Week on the current state of M&A activity and private equity interest in the sector.

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