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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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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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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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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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MBO financing drives growth for software company

Transition | VIDEO: MBO financing drives growth for Tetrad
“The MBO really allowed us to be in the driver’s seat.”
— Michael Simon, CEO
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First West Capital provides new source of financing for long-time industry leader

Transition | Watkins Sawmills Ltd
“They [First West Capital] came highly recommended and I soon saw why. They were straightforward about our options and easy to talk to — they had clearly done their homework about our business.”
— Ed Watkins, President
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Founding father sells to son: Strong cash flows pave the way for family succession

Transition | Pacific Restaurant Supply
“First West Capital understood my needs perfectly right from day one and I knew in my gut that I had found the right partner.”
— Luke Evanow, President
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First West Capital aids in shareholder buyout for Winnipeg-based business

Transition | Big Freight
“Seeing First West Capital pull together our deal in such a short timeframe proved to us that they could deliver on what was promised.”
— Gary Coleman, President & CEO
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Communication, credibility key to successful management buyouts

Transition | Tetrad Computer Applications
“First West Capital’s mid-market focus and quick but detailed responses were really what we were looking for.”
— Michael Simon, President
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