Water Street Partners uses our proprietary database and tools, and unique capabilities to solve client issues.

Our distinctive database and capabilities:

Proprietary Database

Proprietary database of JV practices, intermediate health indicators, and outcome performance data for 100+ large joint ventures (~200 data points per venture) – to help inform new deals and calibrate performance of existing JVs.

Proprietary Processes

Structured and proprietary processes on deal idea / option generation, partner selection, valuation, structuring and negotiation, operational planning, performance improvement, restructuring, and termination.

Library of Deals and Deal Terms

Catalogue of 150 joint venture deals, plus illustration of 1000+ deal terms to inform option generation and negotiation through analogs.

Issue-Specific Tools

For instance, strategy game maps, delegations of authority matrices, joint venture governance guidelines (co-authored with CalPERS), decision process flow maps, and other practioner tools. 

Peer Network

We meet or serve more than 300 JV CEOs and Directors each year, and maintain a vibrant network through our webinars, roundtables, and quarterly research initiatives.