FIRM STRATEGY
Industry Specialization
Industry specialization allows Blue Water to develop a deep expertise in our businesses, which is a competitive advantage that drives investment sourcing, strategic and operational improvement potential, and long-term value
Operationally-Driven, Hands-On Approach
Blue Water has an operationally-driven, hands-on approach, providing management teams with relevant subject matter expertise, M&A experience, financial proficiency, and access to resources
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Focus on High-Quality Businesses
Businesses with strong underlying fundamentals, identifiable competitive advantages, and high free cash flow potential to drive long-term success and enduring value
Partner with Exceptional People
Partner with families, founders, and operators with deep industry/operational expertise seeking a strategic partner
Compelling Market Opportunity
Prioritize investments in attractive markets that have secular growth drivers, opportunities for consolidation and/or development, operational improvement potential, and where Blue Water has an existing network advantage
OPERATING PHILOSOPHY
Sector and Domain Expertise
Creates an informational edge in identifying investment opportunities and underwriting deals, as well as developing the operating and technical expertise to drive long-term cash flow growth
High-Quality Businesses in High-Growth Markets
Invest in companies that provide essential products or services, in industries with strong moats and solid underlying fundamentals, and in markets that have secular growth drivers and opportunities for development or consolidation
Network Effect
Nurture long-term personal and professional relationships to build an inter-connected network that allows us to create investment opportunities and recruit top-tier talent
Operationally-Driven Approach
Hands-on operating approach allows us to utilize our industry knowledge, network, and investment discipline to drive better long-term returns for investors
Strategic Partner of Choice
Be the partner of choice for industry-leading families, founders, and operators seeking more than just a capital partner to develop, acquire, or expand exceptional businesses in a strategic, thoughtful, and disciplined way