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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 […]
How to Run Your PE Fund Like a Business
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 […]
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Interim Controller Guide: When, Why & How PE Firms Secure Temporary Finance Leadership
An interim controller provides immediate, temporary financial leadership to stabilize accounting operations, ensure compliance, and maintain reporting continuity during transitions – delivering PE-grade expertise without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire. When portfolio companies face financial leadership gaps, private equity firms need swift, effective solutions that maintain operational continuity without compromising quality. An interim controller […]
BluWave Awards 2025: Alpine Investors is PE Innovator of the Year
We’re proud to announce Alpine Investors as Innovator of the Year in the fourth annual BluWave private equity awards*. The San Francisco-based firm was selected for its for exemplary innovation and leadership. “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Alpine,” said Graham Weaver, CEO and Founder of Alpine. “Building a culture of innovation […]
BluWave Awards 2025: Top Private Equity Innovators
We’re proud to announce the fourth annual Top Private Equity Innovators with the 2025 BluWave Awards*. “We’re regularly asked by market leaders about the best practices that are being embraced by the most innovative private equity firms,” said BluWave founder and CEO Sean Mooney, talking about the impetus for creating the awards. Learn more about […]
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