Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of
Falfurrias Capital Partners
has been acquired by
February 2025
Consumer Products & Services
Artie Preiss
Director, Consumer Products & Services
About Artie
Artie Preiss is a director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2021. Before William Blair, he worked for Robert W. Baird and Northern Trust.
Board Membership
Associates Board - Academy For Urban School Leadership (AUSL)
Associates Board - Lake Forest Academy
Notable Transactions
Not Disclosed
has divested its Fresno, CA
Beef Processing Facility to
August 2024
Consumer Products & Services
Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
June 2024
Consumer Products & Services
Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of
One Rock Capital Partners
has been acquired by
July 2023
Consumer Products & Services
William Blair served as the exclusive financial advisor to Orion Food Systems Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, in connection with its sale to Performance Food Group Company.
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Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
March 2023
Consumer Products & Services
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to TileBar, a founder-led business co-owned by the founder and LongueVue Capital, in connection with its sale to AEA Investors LP.
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a portfolio company of Tilia Holdings
has been acquired by
October 2022
Consumer Products & Services
Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Access Holdings
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Imperial Capital
March 2022
Consumer Products & Services
Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
November 2021
Consumer Products & Services
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Home Brands Group Inc., the parent holding company of Re-Bath, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners and Sorenson Capital, in connection with its sale to TZP Group LLC.
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William Blair is a premier global partnership 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.*
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1935Year William Blair was founded
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1,950+Employees worldwide
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150 billion+Client assets
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90 YearsIndependent and employee-owned
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20+Offices worldwide
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650+Companies under coverage
As of September 30, 2025
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.