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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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Growth financing allows airport restaurant business to pursue expansion

Grow | Video: Firkin Group of Pubs
“You have to find the right people that understand that industry, or are willing to take a little bit more of a risk to see the future.”
— Sheelah Stover, CFO
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How one entrepreneur went from a career in economics to building an award-winning illuminated signage company

Transition | Imperial Sign Corporation
“First West Capital is a visionary lender that makes sure there are avenues for acquisition and business succession.”
— Tom Corner, Managing Director
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Uplight harnesses the energy of growth

Grow | Uplight
“There is a fine balance between the right time and the right amount to avoid missing opportunities for your business. A good partner will be responsive to your needs, offer an effective solution and guide you through the processes. That’s why we like working with First West Capital.”
— Salim Popatia, Vice-President of Business Development
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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
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Growth for the right reasons

Acquire | Encore Business Solutions
“First West Capital is our first call.”
— Ken Chartrand, COO
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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
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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 will allow us to pursue future opportunities.”
— Taylor Gemmel, Owner
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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
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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
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Delays don't deter Nufloors management buyout

Transition | Nufloors
“First West Capital was very patient and continued to show confidence in the deal and the business when things were delayed. They were instrumental in helping us smooth out some of the issues that held up closing.”
— Nick Kaplanis, Owner & General Manager
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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
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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 Thompson, Co-Owner
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