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William Blair

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Description

William Blair is a global investment banking and asset management firm.

Investor Profile

William Blair has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 32% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (44%)
  • Series C (24%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (12%)
  • Series B (12%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Series A (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Biopharma
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting
  • Enterprise Software
  • Financial Services
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does William Blair frequently co-invest with?

OP
Optical Partners
North America, Delaware, United States, Wilmington
Co-Investments: 2
Envest
Envest
North America, Virginia, United States, Virginia Beach
Co-Investments: 2
EP
EuclidSR Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners
Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 1
American Express Ventures
American Express Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
First Analysis
First Analysis
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Allianz Life Ventures
Allianz Life Ventures
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Co-Investments: 1
Forward Ventures
Forward Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Enterprise Partners
Enterprise Partners
North America, California, United States, La Jolla
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does William Blair often collaborate with?

CM
Charles Morgan
North America, Arkansas, United States, Little Rock
Shared Deals: 1
RH
Richard Howe
North America, Arkansas, United States, Little Rock
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by William Blair?

Prime Trust

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Prime Trust powers innovation in the digital economy by providing fintech and digital asset innovators with financial infrastructure.

BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BJun 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $107,000,000
Halo Investing

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Halo Investing is a financial technology platform that provides structured note investments to the average investor.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series COct 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Athersys

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Athersys is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops therapeutic products to treat several disease indications.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical
Post Ipo EquityMar 23, 2012
Amount Raised: $9,000,002
Athersys

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Athersys is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops therapeutic products to treat several disease indications.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical
Post Ipo EquityJan 28, 2011
Amount Raised: $13,100,000
Inuvo

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Inuvo delivers superior results for advertisers and publishers by connecting consumers with the right advertisers at the right time.

AdvertisingLocalLocal BusinessSearch Engine
Post Ipo EquityJan 19, 2010
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
TargeGen

San Diego, California, United States

TargeGen, Inc., a vascular biology-focused biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops small molecule kinase inhibitors that target.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series CSep 26, 2005
Amount Raised: $29,990,000
HouseValues

Kirkland, Washington, United States

HouseValues is a search engine for real estate professionals.

Commercial Real EstateInnovation ManagementReal Estate
Series UnknownMay 21, 2004
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Xan3D Technologies

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Xan3D Technologies is a semiconductors manufacturer that uses hybrid integrated circuit technology to produce semiconductors.

3D TechnologyInformation TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
Series CMay 20, 2004
Amount Raised: $15,200,000
NuVasive

San Diego, California, United States

NuVasive is a medical device company that creates minimally invasive surgical products and procedurally integrated spine solutions.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Series UnknownMay 13, 2004
Amount Raised: $9,800,000
TargeGen

San Diego, California, United States

TargeGen, Inc., a vascular biology-focused biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops small molecule kinase inhibitors that target.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series BJan 15, 2004
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
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