Founded in 1998 by Thom Weisel, Thomas Weisel Partners (TWP) was a San Francisco-based investment bank focused on emerging growth sectors. The firm provided a range of financial services, including investment banking (M&A advisory, public and private equity financing), institutional sales and trading, equity research, and private wealth management. Known for its expertise in technology and healthcare, TWP established itself as a significant boutique investment bank. In 2010, the company was acquired by Stifel Financial Corp. and its operations were integrated, forming the core of Stifel's expanded technology investment banking and research practice.

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