The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Today’s GuestToday we welcome Sean Mooney founder and CEO of BluWave. Sean has worked in the private equity industry for more than 20 years. He was a partner at SFW Capital Partners and has served on the board of directors of several companies.  Now at BluWave, his passion lies in connecting private equity funds with expert service providers to help businesses succeed.  What You’ll LearnA veteran PE investor’s insights about the industryOrigins of BluWave and how their service works Better communication between PE firms and portfolio companiesHow to screen and choose service providers Breakdown[00:45] Getting to know Sean Mooney[04:20] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[08:54] What Sean misses about private equity[11:24] How can PE investors better connect with portfolio companies? [14:36] The founding story of BluWave[19:58] Choosing excellent service providers[24:53] Notable attributes of a top-performer[26:23] Private equity: the good and the bad[29:14] Sean’s learning resourcesResourcesSean’s LinkedInBluWave Website Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today's GuestIn this episode, we welcome Jimmy Vaiopoulos, the Chief Financial Officer at Stack Capital, an investment holdings company that makes it possible for any investor to participate in the growth of some of the world's most innovative private businesses. What You'll LearnHow to invest without being an accredited investorPrivate Equity investing for all types of investorsThe primary building blocks of a successful PE firmWhat most PE firms should improve onThe definition of a non-accredited investor Breakdown[00:45] Getting to Know Jimmy Vaiopoulos[03:16] Common Mistakes by PE Firms and Portfolio Companies[04:25] How Standard Non-accredited Investors can Invest in Private Equity[06:37] Pushbacks and Drawbacks of Non-accredited Investors in PE[08:00] The Private Equity Fund Structure [10:20] Practical Elements of a Private Equity Fund[12:30] Why Jimmy Settled on Private Equity[14:00] Challenges Plaguing Jimmy's Company Stack Capital[15:35] Key Attributes that Define a Top Performer[16:55] Jimmy's Advice to His 20-Year-Old Self[18:00] What Jimmy Likes and Dislikes About Private Equity[19:38] Jimmy's Self-investment Practices [21:50] Parting Thoughts  Resources:Jimmy's LinkedInStack Capital WebsiteJimmy@stackcapitalgroup.com Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today’s GuestOn this episode, we welcome Mario Nigro, Partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP, and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.What You’ll LearnWhat PE firms should improve onMost impressive M&A ProcessesProprietary Base VS M&A Advisor and Investment BankerHow to be a top performerDiversity in private equity firmsBreakdown[00:28] Introducing Mario [01:43] Common mistakes by PE firms [05:54] What PE Firms Should Improve On  [09:17] Impressive M&A Processes [13:15] Deals Between Proprietary Base VS M&A Advisors and Investment Banks [19:11] Attributes that Make a Top Performer [24:52] Diversity in Age [28:30] What Mario Likes and Dislikes about Private Equity [34:44] Where to Reach MarioResources:Mario's Contact DetailsViews From the Market PodcastThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today we welcome Dr. Ola Brown, founder of Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company, a healthcare investment firm focused on investing in healthcare service companies in Africa.    What You’ll LearnHow Dr. Ola got into the financial investments industryFinTech in InvestingEnsuring successful investmentsResults and improvements made from investing in healthcare servicesBreakdown[00:49] Introducing Dr. Ola [01:18] Common mistakes by PE firms and portfolio companies [03:28] Transition from Doctor to Investor [07:36] How FinTech Plays into Investing [11:00] How Dr. Ola Ensures Investments are Successful [17:17] Results from Investments in Healthcare [22:37] How to Reach Out to Dr. OlaResources:Dr. Ola's TwitterDr. Ola's LinkedInDr. Ola's E-mailThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today we welcome Kevin Flick who is ISC Manufacturing’s Chief Financial Officer. He has acquired and transformed 4 PE-backed companies and has led 3 successful IPOs. Kevin’s broad perspective has allowed him to grow businesses and teams, having been a vice president, due diligence advisor, board member, financial analyst, and investment analyst earlier in his career. What You’ll LearnOpen communication in PE backed companiesPrivate VS Public EquityHow Canacol Energy became the leading natural gas supplier in ColombiaTips for a successful IPO Breakdown[00:45] Getting to know Kevin Flick[05:22] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[10:11] Difference between private and public equity[11:54] Kevin as VP of Finance at Canacol Energy[17:20] Advice for companies who want to go public[19:21] Notable attributes of a top-performer[20:54] Private equity: the good and the bad[22:26] Kevin’s learning resources[25:06] Kevin’s advice to his 20-year-old selfResourcesKevin’s LinkedInKevin’s EmailKevin’s Mobile Number: +1 214 235 4798 Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com. 

Today’s GuestToday we welcome Alexander Leigh, who is the Senior Investment Executive at the Development Bank of Wales. He has an extensive background in tech investing, having closed 23 deals for both venture capital and private equity over the course of his career.  What You’ll LearnThe nuances between private equity and venture capitalAdvantages of a specialist over a generalist investorEmerging fields and investment trends in the tech industry Breakdown[00:46] Getting to know Alexander Leigh[02:21] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[04:35] Investment trends towards tech[06:36] Private equity VS venture capital[09:49] Do investors need specialized knowledge or skills?[12:10] The rise of climate technology [15:55] The Tippy Top Blog[21:26] Notable attributes of a top-performer[24:41] Private equity and venture capital: the good and the bad[27:33] Alexander’s learning resources  ResourcesAlexander’s LinkedInThe Tippy Top BlogThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today’s GuestToday we welcome Sandy Damm who was the previous managing director of Sontay. He recently published a new book called SME Globalisation that details how and why businesses can benefit from going international.  What You’ll LearnWhy globalisation is for all business sizesImplementation of a globalisation strategyCost efficient international operations Breakdown[00:45] Getting to know Sandy Damm[01:56] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[03:21] Why Sandy wrote SME Globalisation[04:30] Drawbacks of being too risk averse [07:48] How to go global [11:48] Adding value in a cost-efficient way[13:55] Notable attributes of a top-performer in sales[15:54] Private equity: the good and the bad[17:29] Sandy’s advice to his 20-year-old self[19:05] Sandy’s learning resourcesResourcesSandy’s LinkedInSME Globalisation BookThank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today we welcome Antoine Sage who was the founding and managing partner of FnB Private Equity. Currently, he is the founder of PE Cube, a SaaS solution company for PE firms. He is also a lecturer at INSEAD and draws on his 20 years of experience in private equity to give back to students.  What You’ll LearnPE Cube as a SaaS for private equityBuilding better relationships with LPs and portfolio companiesHow Antoine’s experiences at the academe influences his practiceTips and advice for starting a private equity firm Breakdown[00:51] Getting to know Antoine Sage[03:35] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[08:56] Founding PE Cube[11:40] Improving investor relations with portfolio companies[13:53] Antoine’s advice to new private equity firms [18:23] Antoine’s learnings as a lecturer [23:17] Private equity: the good and the bad[28:31] Antoine’s learning resourcesResourcesAntoine’s LinkedInPE Cube Website Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today we welcome Daniele D'Alvia, the CEO and Founder of SPAC’s Consultancy - the global expert on special purpose acquisition companies. Since 2014, Daniele has been publishing papers and editorial pieces on the topic. He authored Mergers, Acquisitions, and International Financial Regulation, the first book on SPACs. Additionally, he is also a teaching fellow at Queen Mary University of London. What You’ll LearnDefining SPACsHow SPACs are affecting private equityNew investment opportunities with SPACs Breakdown[00:50] Getting to know Daniele D'Alvia[01:51] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[03:31] What is a SPAC?[05:01] The rise in popularity of SPACs[07:11] SPACs’ influence on private equity[10:07] Private equity: the good and the bad[12:18] Daniele’s learning resourcesResourcesDaniele’s LinkedInDaniele’s EmailSPAC’s Consultancy Website Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.

Today’s GuestToday we welcome Rich Ashton, a managing partner of First Party Capital, a new operator-led venture firm focused on investments in start-ups, advertising and marketing technology (AdTech and MarTech), digital media, and data with focus on Europe and APAC. What You’ll LearnThe European Regulation’s impact on tech companiesHow the pandemic affected creating the companyAdvice in setting up Venture Capitalist FirmsChoosing to speak between founders and investorsBreakdown[00:22] Getting to know Rich Ashton[01:30] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[02:57] First Party Capital’s Focus on AdTech and MarTech[04:40] European Regulation on the AdTech Sector[07:21] Setting up a Firm in Sales and Marketing[10:19] The Impact of COVID-19[13:50] Advice for New Venture Capitalist Firms[16:21] Choosing Between Founders and Investors[20:27] What Rich Likes/Dislikes about the Venture Capital Industry[24:06] Rich’s Learning PointsResourcesRich's LinkedInRich's EmailThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.