Acquire
Merge with another business

Merge with another business

Combining like-minded businesses is an efficient way to reduce operating costs, access new technologies, leverage skills and expertise of employees, or enter new markets. We provide flexible and patient financing to create a smooth merger.

Why it’s challenging

It may be difficult to finance the difference between the purchase price and the value of the assets, known as goodwill. And most traditional lenders require a proven track record. We have a higher risk tolerance, giving you access to capital to realize your full potential.

Our approach

We help you realize synergies and efficiencies by eliminating financial hurdles, providing flexibility and creating strong partnerships. We think outside the box.

Meet our team

We’re a small, dynamic group of financial professionals who really love what we do. #BusinessNerds #ForTheLoveofBusiness

Businesses like you

Growth for the right reasons

Acquire | Encore Business Solutions

Encore partners with First West Capital for the second time to fund newest acquisition.

Growth and Consolidation Lead to Acquisition Opportunity

Acquire | St. Regis

St. Regis identified exciting synergies that could be realized by combining two operations.

Acquisition of Alberta auto glass company facilitates succession plan

Acquire | The Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd

First West Capital provides $1.3 million to private equity firm to acquire its first company.

What we look for

We work with emerging, expanding and established businesses that:

  • Have strong management
  • Operate in a sustainable market
  • Can demonstrate a history of positive cash flow, or strong near-term potential

We provide junior capital financing from $500K to $10M.

Junior capital solutions

We offer a suite of debt and equity products, including subordinated debt, mezzanine financing and minority equity—that’s fancy for second-position financing. It’s flexible, patient and minimally dilutive.