$5,400,000,000
has acquired
a portfolio company of Francisco Partners
Technology
Daniel Connolly
Managing Director, Co-Head of M&A
About Dan
Dan Connolly is a managing director and co-head of global M&A for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 1999 where he has previously served as head of technology M&A and head of software banking. Prior to William Blair, he worked for Merrill Lynch & Co. and Kidder, Peabody.
Community Involvement
Chicago Jesuit Academy Board of Directors
Chicago Archdiocese Assembly of Catholic Professionals
University of Notre Dame Wall Street Leadership Committee
Awards & Affiliations
Mergers & Acquisitions - 2019 Deal of the Year for the Middle Market – Fortive’s acquisition of Gordian
The Deal - 2019 Deal of the Year – Trimble's acquisition of e-Builder
M&A Advisor - 2012 40 Under 40 M&A Advisor Award
M&A Atlas - 2011 Technology & Telecom Deal of the Year – Rovi Corporation Acquisition of Sonic Solutions
Notable Transactions
$1,425,000,000
a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital
has been acquired by
Healthcare IT
Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Ares Management
has received a partnership investment from
Supply Chain & Commercial Services
William Blair acted as lead financial advisor to Convergint Technologies, a portfolio company of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), in connection with its equity sale from a fund managed by Ares’ Private Equity Group and other existing shareholders to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and JMI Equity
has received a majority investment from
Technology
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Businessolver, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and JMI Equity, in connection with its majority investment from Stone Point Capital.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Hg & Vista Equity Partners
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Five Arrows Principal Investments & TA Associates
Healthcare IT
William Blair acted as financial advisor to Allocate, a portfolio company of Hg and Vista Equity Partners (Vista), in connection with its pending sale to RLDatix, a portfolio company of Five Arrows Principal Investments and TA Associates.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital
has received a significant strategic investment from
Healthcare IT
Not Disclosed
has received a significant investment from
Technology
$2,750,000,000
has been acquired by
Technology
Not Disclosed
has received a joint investment from
Technology
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to Granicus, Inc. (Granicus), a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners, in connection with its pending investment from Harvest Partners and Vista’s Foundation Fund IV.
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Not Disclosed
has acquired
Technology
Not Disclosed
has announced a growth equity partnership with
Technology
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Syndigo, a portfolio company of The Jordan Company (TJC), in connection with its investment from Summit Partners.
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$430,000,000
has been acquired by
Technology
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Publicly traded and privately held companies around the globe count on our M&A Advisory Group for comprehensive financial advisory services and expert guidance. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying optimal potential transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex transaction terms.
Our long record, leadership position in the middle market, and high level of transaction activity enable us to clear the market globally in search of the best transaction partners. Our bankers are true experts in your industry and understand the competitive landscape and deal environment facing our clients.
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About William Blair
William Blair is a premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*
1935
Year William Blair was founded
+2,100
Employees worldwide
+110 billion
Client assets
88 Years
Independent and employee-owned
20+
Offices worldwide
+700
Companies under coverage
As of December 31, 2022
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.