Blue Equity
Overview
Blue Equity, founded in 2004, is a private equity firm based in Louisville, Kentucky . The firm invests in oil and gas, media, talent representation, sports and entertainment, beverage alcohol brands and retailing, e-commerce, hospitality, logistics, transport, distribution, and last-mile fulfilment sectors . Blue Equity acquires majority stakes in companies or investment opportunities where a core strategy and superior execution will result in risk-adjusted investment returns .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Explorer Mezcal | Mar 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Shark Solutions | Jul 2017 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Tequila Komos | Sep 2022 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Unicorn Auctions | Apr 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| City Hive | - | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Blue Equity based?
Blue Equity is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
When was Blue Equity founded?
Blue Equity was founded in 2004.
How many portfolio companies does Blue Equity have?
Blue Equity has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Blue Equity's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include The Lost Explorer Mezcal, Shark Solutions, Tequila Komos, Unicorn Auctions, City Hive.
What was Blue Equity's most recent investment shown here?
Blue Equity's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Unicorn Auctions in 2024.
What sectors does Blue Equity focus on?
Blue Equity focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech.
What company stages does Blue Equity focus on?
Blue Equity typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Blue Equity's AUM?
Blue Equity's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.