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Overview
Leerink Partners is a boutique American investment bank traditionally focused on the healthcare industry. Formerly known as SVB Securities, it was formed by the acquisition of investment bank Leerink Partners by tech financial services firm SVB Financial Group in 2019.
Despite a bank run causing the collapse of parent SVB in spring 2023, the investment banking division continues to operate.
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1 deal that the investment banking group has done
1 person at the firm (ideally someone who would have influence over your recruiting process)
1 business model-specific detail to mention
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Selected Transaction
Leerink Partners focuses on the healthcare and technology sectors. The firm was a financial advisor to SaaS enterprise asset and facility operations management provider Brightly on its sale from Clearlake Capital to Siemens.
Transaction Description: Siemens Smart Infrastructure entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brightly Software, Inc. from Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
Transaction Value: US$1.9B
Transaction Date: Closed August 2022
Fact Sheet
Company Name: Leerink Partners
Description: Leerink Partners is an investment bank with deep sector knowledge in technology and healthcare that helps companies and institutions achieve their strategic objectives
Bank Category: Boutique
Company Status: Leerink Partners is a privately held company
Founded: 1995
Employees: 200-500 (for Leerink Partners)
Chief Executive Officer: Jeffrey Leerink
Headquarters: Boston, USA
Resources
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