Basic Info

BluWave is the Business Builders’ Network for private equity grade service provider needs. The BluWave network includes an invitation-only ecosystem of best-in-class specialized consultancies, senior advisors and board members, independent consultants and interim executives. Our platform combines AI, technology and data with concierge-like consultative support to expertly connect businesses with proven providers across due diligence, value creation, and prep for sale.

Why work with us

TRUSTED BY THE BEST: We partner with hundreds of the world’s top PE firms, thousands of proactive portfolio companies, and private and public companies.

PE-GRADE: Our Business Builder Network only includes the best resources that exceed the PE standard and pass our pre-vetting process before they’re invited in.

CALIBRATED: We leverage AI, technology, proprietary data, consultative frameworks and human ingenuity to expertly match resources for your exact needs.

WHITE GLOVE: BluWave clients deserve more than a self-serve platform. Our consultants expertly support the success of every project in a high-touch, human way. Our job is to make your life easier.

FAST: We move at the speed of private equity. We’re available when you are and take action at your pace. We typically start sending over profiles within 24 hours.

VALUABLE: Top PE firms and portfolio companies get great results with no cost to use the Business Builder Network.

Clients (5)

ParkerGale

ParkerGale Capital is a small private equity firm specializing in acquiring profitable technology companies with revenues between $10 million to $30 million. They focus on building products ... read more

LLR Partners

LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a focus on technology and healthcare businesses, LLR provides capital for growth, recapita... read more

Gemspring Capital

Gemspring Capital is a middle market private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management. They focus on companies generating up to $500 million in revenue across various indust... read more

Reachdesk

Internet Software & Services

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Company focus

Industries

Accounting
Apparel & Fashion
Architecture & Planning
Automotive
Aviation & Aerospace
Banking
Biotechnology
Broadcast Media
Business Supplies and Equipment
Chemicals
Civil Engineering
Computer Games
Computer Hardware
Computer & Network Security
Computer Software
Consumer Goods
Consumer Services
Cosmetics
Dairy
Defense & Space
Design
Education Management
E-learning
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Entertainment
Environmental Services
Events Services
Executive Office
Facilities Services
Farming
Financial Services
Fishery
Food & Beverages
Furniture
Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Hospitality
Human Resources
Import and Export
Industrial Automation
Information Technology and Services
Investment Management
Logistics and Supply Chain
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Machinery
Management Consulting
Marketing and Advertising
Market Research
Medical Devices
Mining & Metals
Nanotechnology
Oil & Energy
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Packaging and Containers
Pharmaceuticals
Public Relations and Communications
Renewables & Environment
Research
Restaurants
Retail
Security and Investigations
Semiconductors
Staffing and Recruiting
Supermarkets
Telecommunications
Textiles
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Veterinary
Warehousing
Wholesale
Writing and Editing

Projects or Case studies (4)

BluWave connects Portfolio Company to Pricing Expert

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A customer engagement platform company sought to reformulate its pricing strategy from a traditional SaaS model to a more value-based approach. The primary challenge was shifting the pricing strategy to a dynamic, value-based system that reflected the value created for customers while enhancing sales and conversions. BluWave identified and connected the company with a short list of consultants experienced in reformulating pricing strategies for enterprise SaaS companies. The hired consultant helped the company develop a holistic pricing strategy that was more closely aligned with the value provided to its customers, enabling natural lifts and expansion of customer cohorts, driving growth and profitability in a more strategic and effective manner.

BluWave connected a Portfolio Company with a Specialized Executive Recruiting Firm

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The firm needed a CFO with financial expertise, industry knowledge, private equity experience, and an understanding of the B2B SaaS market to align with the company's objectives in this critical growth phase. BluWave provided a short list of executive search firms, and the PE firm quickly selected the best-fit specialized recruiter for the situation. The hired executive had the required financial acumen, understanding of the software industry, and experience with private equity-backed enterprises. The successful placement gave the portfolio company the leadership it needed to navigate its next phase of growth and development.

BluWave connects Portfolio Company to Growth & Go-To-Market Strategists

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A managed IT service provider specializing in financial services and life sciences sectors sought a consulting partner to craft a robust three-year product vision roadmap to serve as a strategic guide, outlining the offerings, sales, delivery, and performance measurement aspects of the company's future direction. BluWave connected the company to a consulting partner with hands-on experience and a deep understanding of IT MSP products. They conducted a meticulous customer and market assessment, with interviews of existing and potential customers and a comprehensive competitive analysis to identify opportunities for expanding their offerings. The consulting partner successfully crafted a 3-year product vision roadmap with customer and market insights, defining the target customer profiles and outlining the path to delivering unmatched value. The company's leadership gained clarity on its future direction, aligning product offerings, sales, delivery, and performance measurement.

BluWave Places Interim CFO

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A leading online real estate marketplace specializing in age-restricted communities with revenue of $15MM and a team of 50 employees and 20 contractors. The company was at a crossroads due to the challenges brought on by the pandemic, which altered their sales funnel dynamics, and their existing financial model was due for an overhaul. The company needed an interim CFO to steer them through this period, ensuring a seamless transition without any operational disruptions. BluWave helped the company by introducing them to a short list of seasoned interim CFOs with experience in online lead generation and a profound understanding of financial modeling and budget building. The interim CFO integrated effortlessly into the team and successfully overhauled the company's financial model, laying a robust foundation for stability and growth. The CFO transitioned from a full-time role to a part-time strategic advisor, offering the company the flexibility it sought.A

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