Managing Director, Consumer & Retail
John LeVert is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2003. John covers branded food & beverage and pet products.
has agreed to merge with
William Blair is acting as the lead financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Black Rifle Coffee Company in its pending merger with Silver Box Engaged Merger Corp I.
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has received a minority investment from
William Blair acted as lead financial advisor to We Are The Chompians, LLC in connection with its minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners LLC.
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has made a majority investment in
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to Vestar Capital Partners in connection with the majority investment in PetHonesty, a leader in premium pet supplements.
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has been acquired by
has been acquired by
has acquired
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