BlackRock Makes Minority Investment in Willow Network
May 2, 2024
BlackRock has made a minority investment in Willow Network, a wealthtech startup that provides education, coaching and a digital marketing platform for financial advisors. The funding will support Willow's launch of two certificate programs — Advisor for Women and Advisor for NextGen — and BlackRock has taken a board seat as part of the transaction; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- BlackRock, Inc.
- Targets
- Willow Network, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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