Harris Williams

Harris Williams is a leading investment banking firm that specializes in middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the firm operates globally with eight offices and serves clients in over 30 countries. Harris Williams focuses on providing advisory services to company owners looking to sell their businesses. The firm offers a range of services, including valuation, buyer identification, deal facilitation, offer analysis, and negotiation assistance. Its expertise lies in facilitating M&A transactions, providing strategic advice, and structuring deals tailored to client needs. Harris Williams has a strong reputation in the industry, having been recognized as the best private equity M&A investment bank in 2022. With approximately 680 employees, the firm continues to expand its international presence, enhancing its ability to connect buyers and sellers across various industries.

Investment Banking Richmond, United States Founded 1991 ~669 employees

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Employees
669
+3.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$306K
Revenue ~$205M
Total funding
$1.1B
Last round Jun 2021
12-month attrition
18.5%
Tech: 0%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
9
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Harris Williams went from 473 employees in Oct 2024 to 669 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 97 people joined, 35 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other302
Finance251
Operations42
HR25
Marketing16
Engineering14
Sales9
Success5

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.