BluWave, a leading market network platform serving the private equity ecosystem, announced the closing of a $14 million strategic growth investment led by Highmount Capital, with participation from HighSage Ventures and other investors. The funding will be used to advance BluWave’s AI and data intelligence capabilities, expand its network of service providers, and scale its go-to-market operations.
Founded in 2016, BluWave connects private equity firms and their portfolio companies with highly specialized service providers, independent consultants, and interim executives to support deal due diligence, value creation, and operational initiatives. The company’s platform is powered by proprietary AI technology and a curated dataset designed to deliver precision-matched professional support. Its concierge-style service has made it a trusted partner for hundreds of leading firms seeking executional efficiency and high-quality outcomes across more than 100 service categories.
The investment will enable BluWave to strengthen its next-generation matching engines, enhance its data-driven intelligence, and grow its team to meet increasing demand from private equity clients. As the industry continues to evolve, firms are increasingly turning to technology-enabled networks to optimize their deal processes and portfolio performance.
In an environment where access to top-tier external expertise is becoming a critical differentiator, BluWave aims to position itself as the essential infrastructure for private equity execution. The company’s network supports a wide range of project types, including commercial due diligence, operational improvement, IT system integration, AI consulting, recruiting, and interim leadership placement.
Highmount Capital’s investment reflects growing institutional recognition of BluWave’s role in shaping the future of private equity services. As the outsourced solutions market for the private equity industry expands to over $10 billion in North America, BluWave’s platform is designed to provide the technology and human support needed to help clients achieve lasting value creation.
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“Our clients are the best business builders in the world, and this investment ensures they will have the next generation tools, sharper insights, and personalized support they deserve. We are thrilled to work with Highmount Capital, whose deep understanding of our business model and our market opportunity makes them the ideal partner. Their support validates the critical role BluWave plays in the private equity industry and will help us scale with purpose.”
Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO, BluWave
“BluWave has built a category-creating platform that is quickly becoming indispensable to private equity firms by helping them find and engage the ideal consultants to add value to portfolio companies and due diligence processes. We are highly impressed with Sean and his team and deeply aligned with their vision.”
David Hawkins, General Partner, Highmount Capital
“BluWave is one of those resources which every investor and executive wishes they had known about sooner. We are excited to back a team that is reshaping how private equity assesses opportunities and creates value.”
Jason Illian, General Partner, Highmount Capital
