Function: Other Functional Leads

Streamlining Data Insights: Creating a Real-Time Dashboard Solution

Service Area: Business Intelligence and Analytics

Client Type: Buyout PE Firm

Service Provider Type: Data Analytics and Visualization Firm

Industry: Utilities

The Need
Building a Comprehensive Dashboard Solution

A company in the field services industry faced challenges with managing and extracting valuable insights from their vast amount of data. With data spread across 15 different sources, the client lacked a centralized view and struggled to gain meaningful intelligence. They sought the expertise of an analytics and visualization firm to build a scalable dashboard solution that would integrate multiple disparate sources and provide real-time insights.

The Challenge
Unifying Data Sources and Enabling Data-Driven Decision-Making

The client required a partner who could assist in organizing and integrating data from programs including Microsoft XL, ServicesApp, Salesforce, Paycore and ARI. The aim was to create a data warehouse and develop a user-friendly, real-time dashboard that would consolidate the data and provide actionable insights.

How BluWave Helped
Connecting to an Experienced Service Provider

BluWave connected the client with a data analytics and visualization firm experienced in handling complex data integration and visualization projects. The service provider worked closely with the client to understand their data sources, requirements and desired outcomes. They developed a comprehensive plan to organize and clean the data, integrate it into a centralized data warehouse and create a real-time dashboard solution.

The Result
Enhanced Data Insights and Future Collaboration

The collaboration between the client and the data analytics and visualization firm resulted in the successful creation of a scalable and user-friendly dashboard solution. The integrated data from multiple sources provided a comprehensive view of the company’s operations, enabling data-driven decision-making. It also empowered the client with valuable insights and intelligence to monitor key performance indicators, track progress and identify opportunities for improvement.

The positive experience with the service provider led the client to consider future collaboration for the next phase of the project. The reliable and effective solution provided by the service provider demonstrated their expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality data analytics and visualization services.

We had a great experience with the service provider and we may hire them for the next phase of the project.

-Senior Vice President at the PE Firm

Investment Strategies, Bridging Valuation Gaps, Leveraging AI: VP Forum

June 23, 2023 Brad Gerick

BluWave welcomed a group of accomplished thought leaders June 22 for its latest VP forum.

The panel, comprised of Lauren D’Amore of Prelude Growth Partners, Mackenzie Laudel of Shamrock Capital Advisors and Yan Levinski of Trivest Partners was moderated by BluWave founder & CEO, Sean Mooney.

The experts delved into three critical aspects of the investment landscape: effective sector ideation strategy, bridging the buyer-seller valuation gaps and leveraging AI in the investment process.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

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Summary Takeaways

  • Investment firms increasingly employ long-term thematic exploration for ideation, aiding their decision-making process and enabling differentiation.
  • The dynamic market environment necessitates innovative approaches like earn-outs to bridge buyer-seller valuation disparities.
  • AI is still nascent in the investment arena, with its integration and application varying greatly across firms based on their unique sectoral needs and strategic requirements.

This event was conducted with the Chatham House Rule in place.

Expanding on Sector Ideation Strategy

The panelists stressed the importance of leveraging industry, consumer and market trends to formulate effective investment strategies. To this end, firms are differentiating themselves by immersing in a particular theme or sector over multiple years. This not only lends a unique perspective to every investment opportunity but also leads to more informed and strategic decision-making.

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The panel also touched upon the importance of a focused investment universe. Some firms are moving away from a broad-spectrum approach to concentrate on mid-market, founder or family-owned businesses. This narrower focus facilitates a deep understanding of potential investments and leads to higher quality deal flow.

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Bridging the Buyer/Seller Gap

As the market continues to fluctuate, there’s been a shift in deal flow, with some firms noticing a lean toward growth equity deals. These deals offer more structural levers to pull during negotiations, proving to be advantageous in the current economic climate.

READ MORE: PE Market Analysis: Growth Strategy for Business

In response to sellers’ high expectations, firms have had to adapt and innovate their negotiation strategies. Earn-outs, previously less favored due to their potential complexity, are now being used more frequently to bridge valuation gaps. Firms are also exploring other attractive deal structures, such as rollovers and seeking to simplify negotiations by taking representations and warranties off the table.

Embracing AI in the Investment Process

The conversation on AI’s role in the investment process revealed a mix of approaches. Some firms have proactively set up AI task forces to explore how the technology can impact their portfolio companies and be integrated into daily workstreams.

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But as mentioned above, the adoption of AI varies across firms. Some admitted to falling behind, expressing a need to engage AI consultants to bridge the knowledge gap. Conversely, others haven’t yet prioritized AI due to their investment in sectors where it has less relevance.

Whether you’re navigating investment strategies, bridging valuation gaps or exploring the potential of AI, the landscape of investing is continually evolving.

As these conversations unfold, BluWave remains committed to connecting you with the exact-fit resources and insights to navigate this ever-changing environment. To learn more, or to start your project, set up a scoping call with our research and operations team.

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