Accelerating succession

You’re already leading the business, now you want to own it—but the path to becoming an owner or shareholder isn't always easy. Common challenges are understanding the seller's motivation, navigating stakeholders emotions, agreeing on the purchase price, and lack of equity. We partner with you, and your senior lender, to create a solution that puts you in control.

Financing that grows with you

We’re more than financing

It’s true, we’re junior capital experts. We provide customized and flexible financing solutions across Canada. We’re also creative, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial. We believe that good financing means great partnership, and that requires an investment in your business beyond capital.

What we look for

We work with emerging, expanding and established businesses that:

  • Have strong management
  • Operate in a sustainable market
  • Can demonstrate a history of positive cash flow, or strong near-term potential

We provide junior capital financing from $1M to $10M.

“Financing from First West Capital allowed us to take a long-term view on our growth and capitalize 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, Anita's Organic Grain and Flour

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