William Blair & Company

William Blair & Company

Nickname
William Blair
Location
Founding Date
1935

William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. Founded in 1935, the independent and employee-owned firm focuses on long-term client relationships, deep research capabilities, and a strong global presence. Headquartered in Chicago, William Blair has a global footprint with offices in major financial hubs such as London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

CORE STRATEGIES

William Blair’s investment banking group enables corporations, financial sponsors, and owner/entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their growth, liquidity, and financing objectives.

The firm employs disciplined, analytical research processes across a wide range of strategies including U.S. equity and emerging markets debt.

The firm combines the world-class investment resources of a global leader and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent boutique. 

  • Equities. 

The firm delivers customized investment strategies, access to senior management, underwriting, and trade execution for equity and debt securities to investors and issuers globally.

William Blair’s research universe is well-diversified geographically and ranges in market capitalization with an emphasis on small- and mid-cap stocks.