William Blair & Company
Overview
William Blair & Company is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services firm that provides investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management services to corporations, institutions, and individuals.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| nord anglia education | Mar 2014 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Fervo Energy | May 2026 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Cornerstone OnDemand | Mar 2011 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Doximity | Jun 2021 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Olo | Mar 2021 | IPO | Co-investor |
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Key People
Aaron Stout
Preferred Stock Syndicate and Fixed Income Trading, Managing Director
Andrew Jessen
Managing Director, Partner
Aparna Dang
Managing Director
Bryan Finkel
Managing Director
Christian Waite
Managing Director
Chu-An Lee
Managing Director
Dirk Felsmann
Head of DACH Investment Banking, Managing Director & Partner
Drew Janes
Managing Director & Partner
Eric Roddy
Managing Director & Partner
Evan Kornack
Managing Director, Private Capital Markets
Felix Mullen
Managing Director
Jack Blomfield
Managing Director and Partner
Jason Sunderson
Managing Director
Jesse Zahoran
Managing Director & Partner
John Peterson
Managing Director
Karl Palasz
Partner, Vice Chairman & Managing Director
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is William Blair & Company based?
William Blair & Company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was William Blair & Company founded?
William Blair & Company was founded in 1935.
How many portfolio companies does William Blair & Company have?
William Blair & Company has 54 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in William Blair & Company's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include nord anglia education, Fervo Energy, Cornerstone OnDemand, Doximity, Olo.
What was William Blair & Company's most recent investment shown here?
William Blair & Company's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Fervo Energy in 2026.
What sectors does William Blair & Company focus on?
William Blair & Company focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does William Blair & Company focus on?
William Blair & Company typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is William Blair & Company's AUM?
William Blair & Company's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.