ER Shops in Chicago?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some notable investment banks with significant presences in Chicago:

1. William Blair: Headquartered in Chicago, with a large presence across all verticals in the middle market.
2. Baird: Although headquartered in Milwaukee, Baird has a strong focus on the Chicago market.
3. Citi: Has the largest BB presence in Chicago, with the global head of M&A sitting in Chicago.
4. JPMorgan: Focused on automotive and diversified industrials, building out its M&A practice in Chicago.
5. BMO: Chicago is the IB HQ in the U.S. for BMO, working on debt, equity, and M&A deals.
6. Lazard: Known for restructuring, with solid placement and a strong presence in Chicago.
7. Piper Sandler: Strong presence outside of Chicago, especially in Minneapolis, but still notable in Chicago.
8. Guggenheim: Began a middle market practice in Chicago, focusing on niche technology spaces.
9. Greenhill: Solid shop with a focus on Midwest targets, including Northwestern.
10. Sagent: Small industrials team with a presence in Chicago.

These firms offer substantial opportunities and have a significant number of analysts and operations based in Chicago, making them comparable to William Blair in terms of presence and influence in the region.

Sources: Chicago BB and EB Ranking, bb chicago or mm chicago for IB?, Top Chicago IB, Top Industrials Shops in Chicago - Top IB Chicago, Top Chicago IB