A Year in Review In 2018 alone, BluWave supported over 700 private equity projects, providing due diligence, value creation, and private equity operations services to our clients. Upon review, we found that private equity funds and their portfolio companies are investing more and more resources in value creation initiatives. Due diligence services remain critical to […]
The business of private equity is getting more business-like. Today, most private equity funds are largely managed like partnerships, not like the companies they own. However, many firms have realized the private equity industry has now matured into an industry and are starting to manage their own companies like their portfolio companies. Here are some […]
PRESS: BluWave and Sean Mooney in Axial’s Middle Market Review
Axial recently published an article titled “Human Capital Is Crucial in Private Equity — 3 Keys to Success” in their Middle Market Review resource center that features BluWave and BluWave’s CEO, Sean Mooney. From Axial’s Middle Market Review: “‘The private equity industry is maturing. There’s more competition than ever before, and the margins for error are […]
Why Your Company Needs a Fully Realized Digital Marketing Strategy
As a player in the private equity space, you know the struggles of growing a company under tight deadlines and budgets. While you may think that digital marketing is better suited for “the other guys,” e.g. B2C firms, larger companies, groups targeting millennials, this isn’t the case. Middle market businesses across verticals can harness the […]
After nearly 20 years in private equity, I appreciate how hard it is to build and grow businesses in a constrained environment. Nothing is easy, but most things are possible with the right people and resources. Top private equity funds regularly ask us about ideas to help drive growth and reduce costs. Here are a […]
PRESS: BluWave and Sean Mooney in Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions recently published an article titled “From fund administrators to VDRs, dozens of firms help M&A pros compete” that features BluWave and BluWave’s CEO, Sean Mooney. From Mergers & Acquisitions: “Think Gartner Inc. meets Angie’s List and there lies BluWave. The idea for BluWave grew over a 20-year span, while Sean Mooney was working in a private equity firm and […]
There are currently more than 4,000 private equity funds competing for limited opportunities. Economics 101 is hitting the PE industry hard: since the demand for investment opportunities has been growing and the actual number of opportunities has stayed consistent over time, PE investors are facing an uphill battle. To succeed in a crowded field, PE […]
How You Should Be Selecting the Right Service Providers
When used correctly, service providers can meaningfully improve the efficiency and productivity of your business and can dramatically help increase value. In a perfect world, your service providers work autonomously and efficiently to make universal improvements to your business. But that’s not often the case. Service providers not only need the right capabilities, but also […]
Resources To Solve Operations Challenges in Distribution Industry
In the distribution industry, operational agility and strategic foresight are keys to modern commerce. Businesses face challenges such as optimizing distribution center operations and managing international supply chains, each of which requires a tailored strategy to remain competitive. This blog post delves into five critical operational challenges within the sector, highlighting how specialized expertise can […]
Growth Strategy Resources for Construction & Engineering Industry
In the construction and engineering industry, companies face operational challenges that span from strategic market analysis to optimizing manufacturing processes. Each one presents a unique obstacle as well as an opportunity for growth. Working with third-party experts who have a nuanced understanding of the industry can give your PE firm, portfolio company or private or […]
Efficient Operations Resources for Food & Beverage Industry
In the food and beverage industry, operational challenges are as diverse as the products on the shelves. From the maintenance of specialized equipment to the strategic expansion into new markets, companies within this sector can always find ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and optimize processes. These challenges present significant opportunities for growth and improvement […]
