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  • The Quarterly Rx: Q1 2025 U.S. Biopharma Recap

    On Groundhog Day 2025, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and, as per tradition, predicted six more weeks of winter. That proved apropos of biopharma’s performance in the first quarter of 2025, as the sector finds itself reliving existential anxieties.

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  • Navigating the Boom: Technological Advancements and Scaling AI

    Artificial intelligence (AI) systems create and leverage vast amounts of data for practitioners, consumers, and investors. In our second installment of confronting GenAI’s most pressing questions, we explore AI's technological advancements and the potential ways experts are scaling them.

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  • Your Estate Plan – Capture the Golden Opportunity Before It Sunsets

    Absent further legislation, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will sunset on January 1, 2026, reverting to 2017 levels, adjusted for inflation, or approximately $7M per taxpayer. As a result, wealthy individuals and families will be subject to significantly more federal estate tax in 2026 than they are today.

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  • William Blair Private Capital Advisory: 2025 Secondary Market Report

    After an exceptional 2024—with global secondary volume growing approximately 40% from 2023—market insiders remain bullish and expect $175 billion in global transaction volume this year.

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  • Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions

    Delve into William Blair’s latest generative AI report, “Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions.” Featuring insights from technology analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Sebastien Naji, this episode explores the current state of AI, industry trends, and the future of AI development.

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  • Talking Market Trends with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading

    In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Tony Frascotti, head of private shares trading at William Blair, discusses the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private shares market, delving into the impact of macroeconomic factors, the influence of AI on investment strategies, and the resurgence of the crypto market.

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  • Five Highlights of Rollover Equity and Management-Equity Incentives

    Owner-operators seeking to sell their companies are increasingly being offered rollover equity and management-equity incentives—to keep them committed to the company’s ongoing success.

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  • Aviation Services Industry Update

    U.S. general aviation and business jet activity finished 2024 on a strong note—and global airline industry revenues are projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2025.

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  • Navigating the Boom: Understanding the Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence

    From increased productivity to software development to content creation, GenAI is ushering in a new era of rapid advancement. In our first installment of confronting GenAI's most pressing questions, we explore the economic impact of AI and where the most untapped opportunities are for investors.

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  • As GP-Led Secondaries Grow, So Has Related Use of Reps and Warranties Insurance

    With GP-led secondaries setting records in 2024—and trendlines looking promising for 2025—secondary investors have increasingly turned to M&A-style insurance policies to facilitate their transactions.

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Spotlight on our Newest Partners

Tim Mulrooney, Group Head, Global Services Equity Research

Last year Tim Mulrooney cast a spotlight on "forever chemicals" (like PFAS) and how their use in many household items may be dramatically impacted. It's a topic that remains relevant today. And as newly appointed partner Tim outlines, the remediation and policy changes impacting the manufacturing industry's use of PFAS and similar chemicals is a topic that won’t go away anytime soon.

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