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Recent Investment Banking Insights

  • Why the Roofing Industry Is the Next Frontier in Essential Services

    Like other parts of essential services—a broad category that covers everything from pool maintenance to landscaping—roofing has captured investors’ attention. The market is not only massive and fragmented but inherently non-discretionary, given the enduring need for functional roofs.

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  • Franchise Times Recognizes William Blair’s Restaurant and Franchising Expertise

    Congratulations to our client, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, for being recognized by Franchise Times’ 2026 Dealmakers Awards. This was the publication’s 14th annual Dealmakers event, which highlights excellence in franchising M&A.

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  • As a Strong Start Turns Sour, What’s Next for the Leveraged Finance Market?

    Following a solid run of issuance in 2025, expectations for the leveraged finance market were high heading into 2026.

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  • Why the Youth Enrichment Services Market Is Growing (and Recession Resilient)

    As parents increasingly look to provide their kids with an edge, the youth enrichment sector is booming—and emerging as a highly compelling investment category.

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  • A Business Owner’s Guide to the Spectrum of Liquidity Options

    Explore liquidity options for founders. From dividend recaps to strategic sales, learn to balance post-transaction control with your short and long-term goals.

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  • Funding the Future: The Capital Sources Fueling AI

    Investment Banking’s Anu Sharma and Jim O’Connor discuss potential sources, incentives, and implications for AI capital formation.

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  • The Quarterly Rx: Q1 2026 U.S. Biopharma Recap

    The U.S. biopharma sector demonstrated resilience in the first quarter of 2026, building on its recovery despite geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.

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  • The Forces Reshaping Energy Markets

    As electricity demand rises and new technologies emerge, investment across traditional and next-generation energy infrastructure will play a critical role in powering the transition.

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  • How New State Sustainability Laws Are Set to Affect Packaging

    New state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are set to cause ripples across the packaging industry.

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  • William Blair Private Capital Advisory: 2026 Secondary Market Report

    Driven by all-time highs in both GP- and LP-led transactions, the secondary market continued its record-breaking run in 2025—and market insiders are projecting $250 billion in total volume this year.

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  • Aviation Services Industry Update

    2025 ended with strong momentum in business aviation, fueled by a global increase in flight activity, while engine bottlenecks and MRO capacity constraints persist and market expansion continues.

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