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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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Acquisition of Alberta auto glass company facilitates succession plan

Acquire | The Western Investment Company of Canada Ltd

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

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

Second-round funding drives new facet of growth for diamond manufacturer

Grow | Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd.

“I always prefer to work with people who I like and respect, and who provide solutions – it makes all the difference to the long-term success of the business. That’s why we work with First West Capital.”
— Reut Rothstein, Executive

Growth and Consolidation Lead to Acquisition Opportunity

Acquire | St. Regis

“The St. Regis Group found First West Capital a professional, knowledgeable, reasonable lender with a great sense of partnership.”
— Richard Firkser, CEO and President

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

Funds fuel growth for career colleges

Grow | Education Consolidation Corporation (ECC)

“The entire team at First West Capital was extremely knowledgeable and followed through with prompt, timely service”
— Michael Baldwin, Associate

First West Capital funds expansion south of the border

Grow | Sun Rich Fresh Foods

“We met with several organizations but the team at Sun Rich all felt we had a great fit from the very first meeting with First West Capital.”
— Steve Davies, VP Finance

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

FXR Factory Racing rev's up with funding from First West Capital

Grow | FXR Factory Racing Inc.

“First West Capital’s commitment to and understanding of the business provided me with the confidence and security that the deal would come through and work for us.”
— Milt Reimer, CEO / Owner

The power of strong relationships leads to future growth opportunities

Grow | Canada Pump & Power

“George was able to offer valuable insight and experience because he really understands the Oil and Gas industry in Alberta. It’s a huge advantage to have that local presence – I didn’t have to teach him about our business, we just discussed our strategy.”
— Darrell Mathison, CFO

Expanding at high speed in rural Alberta with $4.5 MM from First West Capital Edmonton.

Grow | CCI Wireless

“Thanks to our partnership for $4.5 MM with First West Capital we were able to enhance and expand our service offerings in Alberta and Ontario.”
— Amir Bigloo, CEO

Retailer FIELDS continues to serve small-town Canadians with the help of $3.5 million from First West Capital

Grow | FIELDS

“I would recommend giving them a call if you are a business looking for a financing partner that is both collaborative and knowledgeable.”
— Jason McDougall, CEO

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