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 About BluWave

 BluWave is the execution and value creation resources platform of the private equity industry. Trusted by hundreds of PE firms and thousands of their portfolio companies, BluWave connects the exact-fit service providers, independent consultants and interim executives top business builders need to assess, create, and grow value. The company combines proprietary AI technology, data-driven insights, and a concierge-grade experience to help PE firms and their portfolio companies execute with speed, precision, and confidence.

Our Values

Team

Team

We go further together and rally behind decisions once made. 
Integrity

Integrity

We choose honesty and accountability, even when it's hard.
Win

Win

We do what it takes to win for our customers, providers, and each other. 

Grow

Grow

We get better every day through curiosity and disciplined improvement. 

 Our Story 

 Our Founder and CEO Sean Mooney spent nearly 20 years in private equity experiencing daily needs for top third parties to support due diligence and value creation opportunities. He created BluWave to solve his problem. 

BluWave Founded

Founder and CEO Sean Mooney spins out of his partner role at a PE firm in New York to start BluWave. After an extensive market study, he selects Nashville as the HQ and moves there with his family to start a lifelong entrepreneurial dream.

Sept. 2016

Rapid Growth Begins

BluWave builds out its proprietary data sets and redefines its processes. Over the next 3 years, BluWave rapidly expands to support over 500 PE firms and grows internally to support their expanding client base, moving into their 4th Nashville area office.

2017-2021

Inc. 5000 Recognized

BluWave is named in the top 3% of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the country.

Aug. 2021

New Launches

BluWave recognizes PE firms with the inaugural Top PE Innovator Awards, starts the Karma School of Business Podcast, and launches the first generation of their artificial intelligence tool. They also move into their 5th, and largest, office as headcount continues to grow.

2022

Growth Investment

BluWave receives a $14 million strategic growth investment to scale their market network platform, AI matching capabilities, and scale its go-to-market team.

Oct. 2025

Leadership

Sean Mooney
Founder and CEO
Jeff Berry
CFO
James Aylward
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Scott Bellinger
Managing Director, Head of Client Coverage
Keenan Kolinsky
Managing Director, Head of Research & Operations
Brian Grant
VP, Marketing
Join Our Team
 We’re hiring! Join a fast-growing, hard-working team that knows how to win while having a good time. Headquartered just outside of Music City, BluWave is one of America’s fastest-growing companies.

For more information about working with us, check out our Careers page. 
 

How We Support Our Community

We give back to our local community. Our team invests in Nashville and the surrounding area by volunteering together regularly, including quarterly trips to a local food bank. Every time a team member has a birthday, we donate on their behalf to the charity of their choice.

In 2023, we launched the BluWave Impact program, partnering with exceptional resources from the BluWave ecosystem to bring the power of the private equity industry to charities in need.

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