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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

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

Fresh funding from First West Capital kick starts growth opportunities for Quebec-based automotive parts manufacturer

Grow | Kanwal

“We needed proper financing to stabilise and grow the company, but, more importantly, we wanted to deal with partners that could support us in the years to come”
— Prithwi Chauhan, CFO

Promising Partnership Secures Acquisition Funding

Transition | TeksMed

“The overriding sense of commitment and willingness to help demonstrated by Amrit Minhas and Robert Napoli in our initial meeting clearly distanced them from the others. I definitely wanted to work with these guys.””
— Tony Culhane, President

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

“Kristi Miller and Sarah Lloyd 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 Kristi and Amrit.”
— Steve Davies, VP Finance

Founding father sells to son: strong cash flows pave the way for family succession

Transition | Pacific Restaurant Supply

“Kristi 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.

“The way Kristi spoke, I knew that she knew what she was talking about and that the deal would get done, and on time. She knew our brand and was committed to the business.”
— 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

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