Client stories

Businesses like you love working with us. Discover how our clients in a variety of industries achieved the next level of growth—and how we helped them do it.

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$10M in junior capital fuels expansion and helps manage growth

Grow | California Innovations

“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

A formulation for success

Acquire | Evergreen Consumer Brands

“We were 100% certain that we’d work with First West Capital again as our junior capital provider.”
— Bruce Friedman, Co-CEO

Growth for the right reasons

Acquire | Encore Business Solutions

“First West Capital is our first call.”
— Ken Chartrand, COO

Financing drives expansion for Anti-Gravity Treadmill innovator

Grow | AlterG

“David approached our situation with zest and enthusiasm from the very first call, and he had a refreshing perspective on our business.”
— Kevin Davidge, CFO

First West Capital finances MBO for local organic flour mill

Transition | Anita’s Organic Mill

“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 with Kristi and the team will allow us to pursue future opportunities.”
— Taylor Gemmel, Owner

Growth financing allows airport restaurant business to pursue expansion

Grow | Firkin Group of Pubs

“Finding the right long-term financial partner was our biggest challenge to achieve growth. David was able to mitigate that hurdle because he was engaged with our business and saw opportunity where others saw risk.”
— Sheelah Stover, CFO

Successful financing solution results in growth for innovative backcountry company G3

Grow | G3

“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

Delays don't deter Nufloors management buyout

Transition | Nufloors

“Greg was very patient and continued to show confidence in the deal and the business when things were delayed. He was instrumental in helping us smooth out some of the issues that held up closing.”
— Nick Kaplanis, Owner & General Manager

First West Capital facilitates a smooth shareholder buyout for Zucora

Transition | Zucora

“Our values aligned with First West Capital; we received a high standard of service that we aspire to deliver to our own customers.”
— Brad Geddes, President & CEO

Strong management team buys construction company with $1M from First West Capital

Transition | Construction Drilling

“First West Capital was very helpful in working through the challenges of the deal – they understood the risk and reward of our business, where others didn’t”
— Joel Thmopson, Co-Owner

Flexible financing facilitiates MBO

Transition | Evergreen Consumer Brands

“One size does not fit all, and lenders like First West Capital understand that customised solutions are much more effective and attractive to businesses.”
— Bruce Friedman, CEO

Acquisition of Alberta auto glass company facilitates succession plan

Acquire | The Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd

“I was impressed with FWC’s ability to work seamlessly with our other stakeholders – I doubt the process would have gone so smoothly with anyone else.”
— Rick Moore, CFO

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