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Insights from the world of private equity, strategic consulting, and business intelligence.

Specialized Commercial Due Diligence: A Competitive Edge for PE Firms

Private equity firms face fierce competition for new deals. Even when the economy is strong, there could be dozens of groups vying for the same target. When the deal market is stagnant, though, it can seem impossible to find a viable acquisition, let alone have the winning bid. BluWave founder and CEO Sean Mooney encountered this challenge in his nearly 20 years in private equity. “As the competitive tension of supply and demand intersected in private equity with more and more capital under...
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PE Firms, Deal Team, Due Diligence

Manufacturing Innovation: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

Manufacturing businesses are faced with evolving challenges, especially amid an uncertain economy, constantly pressured from different angles by policy decisions and global events. BluWave sees this every day in the projects it supports for hundreds of private equity firms and thousands of businesses. Whether in human capital, operations, growth strategy or technology, today’s business leaders have their hands full. Access the Webinar On-Demand In a recent webinar, Co-Head of Research and...
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Human Capital, PE Firms, Value Creation

Navigating Private Equity Challenges: Insights from Joe DeLuca

Joe DeLuca recently joined the Karma School of Business podcast to talk private equity. The operating partner with NewSpring Capital spoke with host Sean Mooney about the significance of building genuine relationships during crises, the evolution and adaptability of NewSpring’s value creation model and the unparalleled power of collaboration, drawing parallels from the Manhattan Project. Their insightful conversation sheds light on the human-centric approach to business and the pivotal role of...
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PE Firms, Value Creation

What is Commercial Due Diligence?

Private equity firms perform commercial due diligence (CDD) to evaluate the growth and profitability of a potential target acquisition. A process that was once reserved for large cap funds with extra capital to spend on evaluating the soundness of the investment, CDD is quickly becoming a necessary standard operating procedure for all proactive PE funds. “Each deal’s different and may require a different slate of providers to get the most out of each diligence phase or diligence stream,” says...
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PE Firms

Matt Cole's Unique Path to Private Equity and Value Creation Insights

Matt Cole recently joined the Karma School of Business podcast to talk private equity. The managing director at SBJ Capital spoke with host Sean Mooney about data-based decisions, how he got his start in PE and much more. Here are some of the top takeaways from their conversation. Listen to the Episode 3 Takeaways from Matt 1. An Unconventional Route to PE When asked about his path to the world of private equity, Cole said his journey was atypical. “Mine is a bit circuitous,” he said. “I feel...
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PE Firms, Value Creation

Healthcare Compliance: Essential Due Diligence Checklist for 2023

Healthcare is a hot sector for private equity firms looking to acquire new portfolio companies. Buy-side commercial due diligence on healthcare compliance is table stakes before any deal gets done. Get Healthcare Diligence Resources One expert service provider from our network says his firm has seen an influx of diligence requests in this industry since the beginning of 2022, and it hasn’t slowed down since. “There continues to be a lot of interest in the healthcare sector, whether it’s device...
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PE Firms, Deal Team, Due Diligence

Preparing for the Deal Surge: Key Insights on Commercial Due Diligence

The private equity deal market has been slow in 2023. There are signs, however, that that could change soon. In fact, BluWave founder and CEO Sean Mooney believes PE is ready to “call a bottom” based on proprietary internal data. That means that firms must have their due diligence resources lined up ahead of the anticipated wave of deals this fall and beyond. Mooney was recently joined by BluWave Head of Technology Houston Slatton and Hidden Harbor CP Partner Andrew Joy to discuss the...
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PE Firms, Deal Team, Due Diligence

Data-Driven Trends and Solutions in Modern Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector, historically a cornerstone of economic prosperity, is going through a transformation. As we navigate the intricacies of this evolution, data is our compass. Industry professionals grapple with sourcing specialized talent, particularly on a geography-specific basis. They’re also navigating complex supply chain dynamics, which require both regional and global considerations, and are affected by disruptions and economic fluctuations. There’s also a pressing need to...
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Operations, Value Creation

Insights from Scott Becker: Evolution and Trends in Healthcare

When Scott Becker speaks, the healthcare and private equity sectors listen. As a partner with McGuireWoods and the founder and publisher of Becker’s Healthcare and Becker’s Hospital Review, Scott’s insights are invaluable. Recently, he shared his journey and perspectives on the Karma School of Business podcast, hosted by Sean Mooney. Listen to the Episode 3 Takeaways from Scott 1. The Evolution of Becker’s Healthcare “I started it literally 30 plus years ago,” Becker began, “trying to develop a...
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PE Firms, Value Creation

Mastering Board Recruitment: Strategies for Attracting Top Talent

Strategic leadership forms the crux of organizational development and success. Just as the driving force of a car is its engine, so too is a high-performing board the engine of an organization, guiding strategic decisions and growth. The assembly of a board requires careful selection of individuals, each possessing diverse expertise and perspectives that complement one another, fostering a rich ecosystem of leadership. This is where the concept of board recruitment becomes essential. READ MORE:...
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PE Firms, Value Creation

Best Practices for Effective Board Member Recruitment

An outstanding board is invaluable to an organization. The power to make strategic decisions, the ability to drive innovation and the capacity to inspire stakeholder confidence is all within its power. Having helped countless businesses with this very process, BluWave has a unique perspective into the fundamentals of the board recruitment process and the best practices that make it efficient and effective. Start Your Board Recruitment Working with one of the expert third-party resources in the...
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PE Firms, Value Creation

Mastering Voice of Customer: Key Metrics, KPIs, and Analytics

Customer-centricity is a business imperative, which makes understanding the voice of customer (VoC) critical to success. VoC insights provide a deep understanding of customer needs, preferences and pain points, guiding the strategic direction of a business. The value of VoC, however, isn’t merely in its collection, but in the ability to quantify it using the right metrics, KPIs and analytics. By focusing on the metrics below, companies can track progress, identify trends and make data-driven...
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