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.
[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
Links Mentioned:
Sean’s website: http://www.bluwave.net
Brian’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/