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W.R. Hambrecht + Co.
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 PROFILE
Wanna go Dutch on an IPO? Investment banking firm W.R. Hambrecht uses its OpenIPO Web site to let investors in on initial public offerings (IPOs) via a Dutch auction similar to that used in the sale of US Treasuries. The firm, whose online IPOs include Briazz and Peet's Coffee & Tea, also offers trading, analysis, and research services. Notable for his contributions to Democratic political campaigns, William Hambrecht founded the firm after retiring from Hambrecht & Quist, which he co-founded in 1968. American Century Investments and Reuters subsidiary Instinet own minority stakes in W.R. Hambrecht. The firm slashed about 20% of its staff, citing reduced revenue due to the decimalization of the US stock markets.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: VA Linux Systems Secures $25 Million in Equity Funding
Date Announced: 09.21.99
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 25
Description: Provider of Linux-based systems, services and Internet support solutions completes a $25 million round of private equity from Capital Research Group, W.R. Hambrecht, Intel, IDG Ventures, Lehman Brothers, Sequoia Capital, SGI, Sumitomo and Presidio Venture Partners.

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Employees: 32

 KEY PEOPLE
• William R. Hambrecht
    CEO
• Anna-Marie Schweizer
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
539 Bryant St., Ste. 100
San Francisco, CA 94107
US
Phone: 415-551-8600
Fax: 610-551-8686
Online: Web Site

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