Grow

Ready, set, grow. Let us fuel your potential.

Acquire

Scaling your business requires smart financing.

Transition

We help you control your own destiny.

We provide junior capital

ranging from
$1000000 to $10000000

What our clients are saying

“We decided to work with First West Capital because they were willing to be creative and were very clear on what they do best – addressing our funding gap with speed and certainty.”
Oliver Steffen, Owner
G3
Growth
“In my experience, the best partners are humble, reasonable and collaborative. We found First West Capital to be all those things.”
Adam Bryk, COO, CFO
California Innovations
Growth
“Financing from First West Capital allows us to take a long-term view on our growth and capitalise on industry trends, while simultaneously streamlining our operations. Perhaps more importantly, the open, honest relationship we have cultivated will allow us to pursue future opportunities.”
Taylor Gemmel, Owner
Anita's
Transition
  • Off the Shelf with the First West Capital Team Not every business owner has an accounting or economics background. In the digital age, our limitless access to information can be a double-edged sword – endless opportunity and potential for overwhelm. It helps to have a starting point with specific recommendations. We chatted with a few members of the First West Capital team to get… Learn More
    Posted in: Business, GrowApril 6, 2022
  • Primed for Growth: BC apparel company leverages funding to realize acquisition by multinational For any business, accessing capital to take advantage of emerging opportunities can be a challenging endeavour—let alone sourcing capital that is flexible enough to meet the business’s shifting priorities. For a Vancouver-based apparel company in need of a working capital loan to fund its next big strategic move, the business’s three owners were faced with… Learn More
    Posted in: Business, GrowFebruary 9, 2022
  • Adapting to Opportunity: Strong financial partnership provides construction company with flexibility in growth plans For many development companies, project-based revenue streams can pose considerable financial challenges. Whether capital is tied up in accounts receivable, a project goes sideways, or a business needs to invest in assets that won’t contribute to the company’s collateral, there are many scenarios that can lead to financial problems. In the case of one growing… Learn More
    Posted in: Business, GrowFebruary 8, 2022
  • business loan MBO Six steps to completing a management buyout Buying and owning your own business can be the most rewarding investment you can make if executed properly. A management buyout (MBO) is when a management team seeks to buy the company they work for from the current owner using the security and cash flows of the company itself to obtain the capital required. Management… Learn More
    Posted in: Business, TransitionOctober 22, 2021
  • Which Expert Do You Need When Buying The Business You Work For? You’ve been with a company for years and know the business and its culture. Now the owner is approaching retirement. For some entrepreneurial-minded employees, this situation is the perfect opportunity to transition into ownership and take the organization to new heights. Regardless of your industry experience, relationship to the owner or financial-readiness, preparing for a… Learn More
    Posted in: Business, TransitionOctober 1, 2021

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