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Takeaways from London’s 2024 Digital Accountancy Show

See our team's takeaways from the event and why we see continued opportunity in the "Office of the CFO."

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Optimism in the Air at Ambiente 2023

Key takeaways from Baird’s Household Products team at Ambiente 2023, the leading international consumer goods trade fair in Frankfurt.

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Vehicle Electrification and EVs - The New Normal?

Baird’s investment banking and equity research teams weigh in on the rise of EVs and vehicle electrification. Find out which trends they’re watching as 2023 begins.

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Industrial Insights: Creating Opportunity in Uncertainty

Hear what industry experts had to say about the evolution of supply chain technology during a panel at Baird’s 2022 Global Industrial Conference.

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Inside the Supply Chain Technology Renaissance

Hear what industry experts had to say about the evolution of supply chain technology during a panel at Baird’s 2022 Global Industrial Conference.

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Behind Baird Capital's Investment: ecube

James Benfield shares more about the portfolio company that embodies the circular economy.

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Baird Capital Looking Back at 2022

2022 was a big year for Baird Capital.

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M&A Recovery Depends on Improved Macro Outlook

The potential for a 2023 rebound in global M&A is possible with more clarity on the macro environment.

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Behind Our Investment: Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR)

Andy Dyer, Director at Baird Capital, shares the unique backstory to the firm's investment in STR.

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ESG in M&A – Investing with Impact

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is now a standard part of M&A as potential buyers identify ESG related growth opportunities and risks of a target or a specific sector.

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The Beginnings of a Global B2B Circular Economy Boom

By Jubril Ayanbunmi | Investment Associate – Global Private Equity at Baird Capital

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Baird Capital – Opportunities on the Horizon

Four of our team members covering the different spaces of venture capital, portfolio operations, private equity and investor relations recently sat down to share their outlooks and hopes for the year ahead.

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Automation in Acceleration

Themes for investors in the pandemic environment.

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Navigating a New Era for Cybersecurity

How Global Business is Adjusting to the New Normal

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Industrial’s Next Frontier

In conjunction with Baird’s 2021 Global Industrial conference, experts from across Baird’s integrated industrial platform share their insights on the sector’s evolution in the pandemic era.

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Our Sustainability Investment Thesis

See our Global Private Equity team’s thesis, including target sectors, investment criteria and our transaction experience.

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The Green Lining

Seven themes in COVID-19’s sustainability proposition for investors.

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Vehicle Technology & Mobility Insights

Investment Driving Change and Enabling High Growth

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Powering Through a Pandemic

Business Models with Momentum in a COVID World

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Warehouse Automation

The Enablement of “Frictionless” Fulfilment Creates a Unique Opportunity in Industrial Investing By Rob Ospalik, Partner, and Andy Dyer, Director at Baird Capital

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Transforming Workplace Safety with the "Internet of Things"

Tech Enabled Solutions Insights By Andy Dyer | Director, Baird Capital

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Making a "Splash" in Digital Water Investing

Before launching into the specifics of Digital Water, it is worth considering a number of factors currently driving this transformation.

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The Value of a Strong Corporate Culture

Can it really drive a better bottom line and improve business results?

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The Democratisation of Capital

Accessibility of funding for small and medium businesses is increasing, but is it enough?

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Is ESG Investing Making a Difference?

ESG investing is wildly popular – but is it actually changing business?

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Winners and Losers of the Gig Economy

Jobs aren’t the only thing changing – where you invest (and where you don’t invest) matters, too.

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