Charlesbank Capital Partners Recognized as a 2026 Top Private Equity Innovator by BluWave

Award recognizes Charlesbank among the top 2% of North American private equity firms for innovation and value creation

BOSTON, MA/NASHVILLE, TN – March 4, 2026 –
Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”) has been named a Top Private Equity Innovator by BluWave for the third year in a row. The annual recognition honors a select group of private equity managers for demonstrated leadership in investment execution, operational excellence, transformative value creation, modern private equity firm operations and responsible business practices.

Charlesbank’s approach combines deep industry research and rigorous underwriting to partner with exceptional management teams. The firm works closely with its management partners to strengthen core operations and create long-term value, investing in technology and data capabilities to support decision-making, efficiency and customer outcomes.

“This award speaks to the strength of our investment team and our portfolio company leaders,” said Brandon White, Managing Partner and Co-Head of Charlesbank’s Flagship strategy. “We’re excited to see our focus on operational improvement and innovation driving disciplined growth and sustained performance in our portfolio.”

The 2026 award recipients were selected through an independent, research-driven process conducted by a cross-functional BluWave committee and incorporating perspectives from limited partners, investment bankers, industry specialists and service providers across the private equity ecosystem. In total, more than 6,000 private equity firms were reviewed across over 75 different criteria, drawing on more than 400,000 data points.

“The 2026 Top Private Equity Innovators stand out for their ability to pair innovation with disciplined execution.” said Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO of BluWave. “Their leadership is empowering business growth, expanding employment, and reinforcing private.”

The Top Private Equity Innovator Awards involve no financial obligations for participants and are determined independently of any commercial relationships.

BluWave supports private equity firms through its Business Builders’ Network, which provides access to specialized expertise, operating talent and advisory resources. As a connector of private equity–grade resources supporting due diligence and value creation, BluWave brings a data-informed perspective to identifying firms that reflect best practices across the industry. Additional information on the 2026 Top Private Equity Innovator Awards, including selection methodology and honorees, is available at BluWave.net/awards.