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News and Events

  • Equity Research

    CareDx, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of CareDx, Inc. (CDNA $12.51), which provides diagnostics and digital solutions for transplant patients and providers.

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  • Investment Banking

    Modern Campus Has Received a Majority Growth Investment from Providence Equity Partners

    William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to Modern Campus, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, in connection with its majority growth investment from Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.

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  • Equity Research

    Figma, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Figma, Inc. (FIG $72.76), the market leader for UI/UX design software, helping designers, developers, marketers, and other stakeholders turn ideas into digital products and experiences.

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  • Equity Research

    William Blair Initiates Coverage of 11 Oil and Gas Companies

    William Blair initiated research coverage of 11 exploration and production companies.

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  • Investment Banking

    Charlesbank Capital Partners Has Made a Growth Investment in CENTEGIX

    William Blair acted as financial advisor to Charlesbank Capital Partners in connection with its investment in CENTEGIX, a portfolio company of Gauge Capital.

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  • Investment Banking

    William Blair Arranges Driven Brands’ Note Secondary Sale

    William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) in connection with the secondary sale of its HoldCo PIK investment in Express Wash TopCo, LLC, to Centerbridge Partners.

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  • Equity Research

    AST SpaceMobile, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS $44.95). AST SpaceMobile is building 5G cellular towers in space in partnership with 50 cellular operators.

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Awards and Recognition

  • Private Wealth Management

    Eight William Blair Colleagues Named Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor Best-in-State by Forbes

    Congratulations to the firm’s largest group to make Forbes’ annual listing, released on August 6.

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  • Equity Research

    Top Wall Street Analysts

    TipRanks acknowledged seven William Blair equity research analysts among the top 10%, reflecting their ability to outperform their peers with expertise and stock selection.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Among the Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts

    William Blair is honored to be named in the Boston Business Journal's annual Corporate Citizenship Awards, recognizing the region’s top corporate charitable contributors.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Barron’s Names Four William Blair Colleagues as Top 100 Women Advisors

    Congratulations to Lindsey Holton, Laura Linger, Sarah Mercurio, and Jackie Moss on being recognized on Barron’s annual list, released on July 18.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Receives Financial Services Top Workplaces 2025 Recognition

    William Blair was recognized as a Financial Services Top Workplaces 2025 award recipient on July 16.

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  • Corporate

    Celebrating Our 2025 William Blair Cares Awards Recipients

    We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 William Blair Cares Awards, an annual recognition program celebrating employee-led and -inspired volunteerism.

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In The Media

  • Investment Banking

    Mergermarket Quotes Quinn Kolberg in Mid-Year “Trendspotter” Article

    William Blair investment banking managing director Quinn Kolberg was quoted a Mergermarket mid-year “trendspotter” article where he highlighted the current investor sentiment for secondaries vehicles.

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  • Investment Banking

    The Wall Street Journal Cites Biopharma Investment Banking’s Quarterly Report

    William Blair’s biopharma investment banking team’s Quarterly Rx was cited by the The Wall Street Journal in its coverage of IPO activity and other investment trends in the sector.

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  • Investment Management

    Dan Wood Highlights Opportunities Associated With Lebanese Bonds in FT Adviser

    William Blair Investment Management portfolio manager Dan Wood connected with FT Adviser to discuss what the publication referred to as a “quirky” asset class: Lebanese government bonds.

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  • Equity Research

    Dylan Carden Quoted in Business of Fashion on “Off-Price” Retailers

    William Blair research analyst Dylan Carden was quoted in Business of Fashion, where he discussed how “off-price” retailers are proving resilient amid current market conditions.

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  • Equity Research

    Sharon Zackfia Outlines How Restaurant Chains Are Using “Vibes” in Marketwatch

    William Blair research analyst Sharon Zackfia told Marketwatch that restaurants are focusing on their in-restaurant “vibes”—including things like increased natural light, greenery, softer paint tones, and comfier seating options—as a way to attract consumers and drive sales.

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