Best Practices | Communicating With Private Equity Sponsors
Hannah Welsh shares observed best practices for communicating with private equity sponsors after taking an executive role within one of their portfolio companies. The top tips include: Report accurate financials Avoid ambiguity Relate numbers back to goals Utilize the open door policy Contact Hannah via email at hannah.welsh@bluwave.net with any questions.
Every quarter we gather Vice Presidents in PE to discuss current industry topics and to offer these peers the chance to gather, share information, and decompress with one another. In our most recent event, we discussed how scarcity and inflation are impacting human capital in PE as well as how firms are approaching finding opportunities […]
BluWave works with over 500 PE firms from around the globe as well as their portfolio companies and proactive independent companies, connecting them with pre-vetted, best-in-class, third-party service providers across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare, consumer goods, and beyond, our clients are expert business builders. In other words, they […]
BluWave Team Interviews | Connor Mignone, Jr. Data Analyst
Every organization has its unique data, and we believe it’s what you do with that data that truly gives you a competitive advantage within your respective industry. Each business decision we make is driven by our data, collected from our 500+ PE firm clients. Gaining a birds-eye view of the market allows us to advise […]
Last week, I had the pleasure of moderating the “Unlocking the Transformative Due Diligence Imperative” panel at the PEI Operating Partners Forum in San Francisco. The panel included operating partner leaders Deborah Gallegos of Palladium Equity Partners, Drew Scielzo of ACON Investments, and Sheheryar Shah of ZT Corporate. It was refreshing to be back in […]
Every quarter we gather leading women in PE to discuss current industry topics and to offer intelligent women the chance to gather, share information, and decompress with one another. In our most recent event, we gathered to discuss the trending topics of how inflation is impacting the investment life cycle, ESG, and what the future of […]
As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, we discuss why leading PE firms are choosing to engage specialized executive search firms over larger generalist recruiting firms. Learn more by watching the video below. Interested in connecting with a […]
Best Practices | Interviewing for an Interim CFO Role
Hannah Welsh shares observed best practices for individuals interviewing for an interim CFO role with one of our PE firm clients. The top tips include: Contact Jake Adcock via email at hannah.welsh@bluwave.net with any questions.
BluWave Team Interviews | Justin Scott, Controller
The controller is an integral role in any organization. From optimizing accounting processes to strategic analysis of current processes to compliance, Justin Scott leads BluWave’s finance and accounting operations as Controller. We recently sat down with him to hear a little bit more about his role and why he joined the team. How did you […]
An Interview with Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Bunker Hill Capital
We recently spoke with Mark DeBlois and Rufus Clark, two of the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Bunker Hill Capital, a private equity firm investing in entrepreneur and founder-owned lower middle market companies in North America. Bunker Hill has offices in Boston, MA and San Diego, CA. The four partners at Bunker Hill have worked […]
Every quarter we bring together top PE HR and talent executives to discuss current industry topics and to offer talent leaders in private equity 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 follow Chatham House […]
ACG InterGrowth 2022, known as the premier dealmaking conference, was conceptualized to build and strengthen relationships between private equity firms and investment banks. This annual conference allows PE industry leaders to gather and discuss key trends. Last week was filled with cybersecurity, DE&I, and supply chain thought leadership conversations, plus some Las Vegas style poolside […]
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 […]
Before Building Internal Finance Teams: Outsourced Accounting Benefits
Growing businesses often rush to build internal finance teams, but this approach can strain resources and limit growth potential. Choosing between outsourcing and building an internal team requires careful evaluation of costs, capabilities and business needs. A strategic mix of internal staff and outsourced expertise often provides a great alternative. Early Finance Team Scaling Costs […]
