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A letter from the CEO on being named the 127th fastest-growing private company according to Inc.

I am extremely proud to share BluWave has been recognized as the 127th fastest-growing private company in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. This achievement reflects extremely hard work by our talented and innovative team, a strong sense of pride being in service to others, and the amazing partnerships we’ve earned with hundreds of the world’s best business builders in the private equity industry. During my nearly 20 years in private equity, my earliest business goal was to reach a partner position at a...
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BluWave Achieves Top 200 Spot on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies 2021

Top Resource for Private Equity Firms Achieved Three-Year Revenue Growth of 3,157 Percent BRENTWOOD, TENN., – August 17, 2021 – BluWave, LP, a top resource for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, announces today the company is No. 127 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. BluWave’s ranking reflects the company’s achievement of a three-year revenue growth rate of 3,157 percent. Presented by Inc. magazine, the...
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Inside Trivest: Troy Templeton on Private Equity and Growth Strategies

At first glance, Troy Templeton is a stereotypical private equity managing partner demonized by the click-bait driven media machine and industry detractors as “people in charge of thrashing companies only to fill Steven Schwarzman’s pockets.” Is part of his role at Trivest to make money? Of course, because that is the role of any business. But when I spoke to Troy—who joined the “oldest private equity firm in the Southeastern United States” in 1989—he told quite a different story than the...
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PE Firms

July 2021 Insights: Private Equity Highlights and Expert Analyses

BluWave works with over 500 PE funds from around the globe, connecting them with pre-vetted, best-in-class, interim executives and small groups across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare and consumer goods, our clients are paving the way for “Industry 4.0.” In other words, they have their heads in the game and their hands on the pulse of news you can use. Check out the latest, curated collection of reports, insights, and...
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PE Firms

Key Takeaways from Our Latest PE Human Capital Event

Every quarter we bring together top PE HR and talent executives to discuss current industry topics and to offer leaders in PE Human Capital the chance to gather, share intel, and decompress with one another. In our most recent event, we discussed many topics and listed our top takeaways below. These forums are invite-only and follow Chatham House Rules, so listed below are high-level takeaways only. Are you in private equity and interested in joining fellow leading PE professionals during our...
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Human Capital, PE Firms

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Preparing Your Company for Sale

After a nearly 20-year career in private equity, I’ve learned to appreciate that it takes just as much work to effectively sell a company as it does to excellently buy a company. It’s also easy to slip up or not pay enough attention to vital steps that could profoundly change the final price upon sale. Sellers make a number of common mistakes during sale processes, including a lack of advance preparation, not knowing key questions about themselves, and not appropriately resourcing the business...
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PE Firms, Prep For Sale, CEOs

Q2 Insights: Trends in Due Diligence and Value Creation

Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE fund clients to get a bird’s eye view of the market. In this video, our leadership team shares the trends we are seeing across due diligence and value creation. Watch the video below to learn more. If you would like to get a copy of the report, reach out directly to your BluWave contact or our team at insights@bluewave.net and we’ll be happy to assist.
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PE Firms, Due Diligence

June 2021 Insights: PE Firms on Future Work and Integration

BluWave works with over 500 PE funds from around the globe, connecting them with pre-vetted, best-in-class, interim executives and small groups across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare and consumer goods, our clients are paving the way for “Industry 4.0.” In other words, they have their heads in the game and their hands on the pulse of news you can use. Check out the latest, curated collection of reports, insights, and...
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PE Firms

Video: Dealing With Service Providers at Capacity

As the world begins to rapidly reopen from the pandemic, businesses have begun to run full steam ahead to catch up for lost time. This massive acceleration in business has left many go-to service providers in the PE industry at capacity due to the sudden surge in demand, leaving many firms wondering where to go next. In situations like this, hundreds of the leading PE firms have come flocking to us, knowing that we can provide them with alternative providers through our extensive Intelligent...
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PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs

Riveter Capital: Championing Women and Minority-Owned Businesses in PE

Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in the private equity industry understands how difficult it is to “disrupt” the space. This has less to do with a lack of desire and more to do with the heaviness of the lift: being an innovator or a market leader is not for the faint of heart. But as we are discovering, after a year that rocked the globe and upended many aspects of our lives, now is the time to make strides and truly challenge the status quo. For Colleen Gurda and her partner...
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PE Firms

How to Evaluate BluWave for Your PE Fund Needs

When you are evaluating external help to get you and your fund the resources you need, there are a number of questions you should ask, including: What does your business focus on? How many PE funds do you work with? How many projects have you done with PE funds? How do you know a service provider is PE-grade? How long does it take to get results? Why your business over any alternative options? In this video, our team answers each of these questions. Watch to learn more!
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PE Firms

Maximize Value: Top 8 Practices for Preparing Your Business for Sale

In today’s competitive markets, private equity companies and their partners are being forced to pay record-high prices for investments in companies. To generate attractive returns, the private equity companies and their managers must create substantial value after closing. One effective way to create value is by running a highly prepared, efficient, and focused sales process. Here are eight best practices for preparing a company for a value-maximizing sale: Run fast Time is the enemy of any...
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PE Firms, Prep For Sale, Deal Team

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