Managing Director, Co-Head of M&A
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.
Chicago Jesuit Academy Board of Directors
Chicago Archdiocese Assembly of Catholic Professionals
University of Notre Dame Wall Street Leadership Committee
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
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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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William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to 365 Retail Markets, a portfolio company of McCarthy Capital, in connection with its recapitalization by Providence Equity Partners.
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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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William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to Zywave, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, in connection with its pending sale to Clearlake Capital.
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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.
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