Sean Mooney is the founder and CEO of BluWave, an intelligent marketplace trusted by more than 500 of the world’s top private equity firms. BluWave connects businesses with third-party resources they need for due diligence, value creation, and preparing for sale. Sean Founded BluWave as a solution to a problem he faced every day while in the private equity industry for nearly 20 years.

 

Key Highlights

[00:01 – 15:08] Family Offices Enter the Private Equity Space

• Private equity firms and family offices are starting to meet in the middle
• Blu Wave has seen an increase in clients looking for ways to invest directly

[15:08 – 22:53] Private Equity Funds Struggle to Find Quality Assets

• Red flags that indicate a potential problem in a direct investment
• The private equity ecosystem is becoming more accessible to a broader pool of investors

[22:53 – 29:58] Embracing Technology To Address Labor Shortages

• There is the pressure of inflation, labor shortages, and a generational shift among GPs
• Private equity firms are trying to address these issues with continuity plans, culture, and technology
• Seeing positive impacts from these efforts, including increased efficiency and satisfaction among team members

[29:59 – 37:17] Covid’s Impact on the Private Equity Industry

• Covid has catalyzed in many people the realization that data can help make better decisions
• Many in private equity are struggling with its transition into a hybrid world where you don’t have to be fully in-virtual or in-person
• Private equity firms realize that they need a more portfolio approach and that globalization is not necessarily peaked.

[37:18 – 37:31] Closing Segment

• Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mooneysean/

Links Mentioned:

Sean’s website: http://www.bluwave.net

Brian’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/