Last updated 2026-07-20
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About
WR Hambrecht + Co was founded in January 1998 by William Hambrecht, a Silicon Valley pioneer. The firm is an investment bank that specializes in financing growth companies, particularly in high tech and life sciences. It is known for introducing the OpenIPO® auction system, which aims to democratize access to initial public offerings and ensure efficient market pricing. WR Hambrecht + Co also provides consultation, underwriting, market research, securities trading, investment counseling, asset management, and brokerage services.
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1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Q&A
- What is WR Hambrecht's most recent exit?
- WR Hambrecht exited Firefly Neuroscience in November 2021 through a public offering on NASDAQ.
- Which sectors does WR Hambrecht focus on for investments and exits?
- WR Hambrecht has focused on the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector for both its investments and exits, as seen with Firefly Neuroscience.
- What is a notable company in WR Hambrecht's portfolio?
- A notable company in WR Hambrecht's portfolio is Firefly Neuroscience, which measures brain health and has raised $82.59M.
- When did WR Hambrecht make its most recent investment?
- WR Hambrecht's most recent recorded investment was in November 2015.
- What type of funding rounds has WR Hambrecht participated in?
- WR Hambrecht has participated in C Round funding stages, with one recorded instance.
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| Founded | 1998-1 |
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