The Dynamics of Fundraising in Private Equity with Christian Bullitt

BluWave’s Karma School of Business

Join us in this episode of Private Equity Spotlight where Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave, engages in a deep dive with Christian Bullitt, Managing Director at Raymond James Private Capital Advisory Practice. With a career that has traversed from public relations to the heart of private equity, Christian brings a wealth of experience and a unique viewpoint on the evolving fundraising landscape. This episode unpacks the challenges facing private equity firms in today's fundraising environment, the critical role of operational excellence, and what Limited Partners (LPs) are currently seeking in their private equity partnerships.

Episode Highlights:

• 1:53 - From PR to private equity: Christian's unconventional path to success.
• 4:19 - Insights into Christian's background and his early aspirations.
• 7:11 - What LPs value in private equity firms in the current market.
• 14:16 - Analyzing the present state of private equity fundraising.
• 22:36 - Effective strategies for standing out in the fundraising arena.
• 27:17 - How Raymond James supports PE firms amidst fundraising challenges.
• 33:32 - A book recommendation from Christian and its influence on his professional outlook.

For more information on Raymond James, go to https://www.raymondjames.com/corporations-and-institutions/investment-banking

For more information on Christian Bullitt, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbullitt

For more information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net