TriWest Capital Partners
Overview
TriWest Capital Partners is a prominent Canadian private equity firm established in 1998, specializing in mid-market buyouts and growth investments. The firm has raised over $1.7 billion CAD in committed capital across multiple funds, focusing on companies headquartered in Western Canada. TriWest's team comprises professionals with significant operational, financial, and transactional experience, enabling them to work closely with management teams to implement strategies that maximize growth potential and value creation. They emphasize operational excellence and efficient capital structures, acting as effective partners without interfering in day-to-day operations. The firm's investment strategy targets profitable mid-sized companies across various sectors, including oilfield services, manufacturing, distribution, business services, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial, technology, media, telecommunications, energy, financial services, consumer goods, retail, and transportation. TriWest typically invests between $50 million and $100 million CAD, focusing on companies with operating earnings ranging from $10 million to $40 million CAD. Their approach involves partnering with strong entrepreneurs and management teams to deploy capital in businesses with a strong competitive advantage, often in proprietary deal flow. TriWest's track record includes investments in 32 companies, involving acquisitions through management buyouts, growth financings, corporate divestitures, and other special situations. The principals have invested significant personal capital in each of their funds, demonstrating a vested interest in the success of every portfolio company. Their multi-fund strategy allows them to simultaneously invest in both small and medium-sized enterprises across Western Canada, maintaining a strong local reputation and approach to partnership. The firm continues to focus on deploying capital in Western Canada, having raised over $1.75 billion CAD of committed capital and completed 50 platform investments across seven funds.
Investment Focus
- Profitable mid-sized companies
- Operating earnings between $10 million and $40 million CAD
- Headquartered in Western Canada
- Strong management teams
- Competitive advantage in their sector
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does TriWest Capital Partners invest in?
TriWest Capital Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Telecommunications, and is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. TriWest Capital Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does TriWest Capital Partners invest at?
TriWest Capital Partners backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 50M - 100M.
Which regions does TriWest Capital Partners invest in?
TriWest Capital Partners invests across Canada.
Who are the partners at TriWest Capital Partners?
Team members listed for TriWest Capital Partners include Dino DeLuca (Partner & Chief Operating Officer) and John Watkins (Senior Vice President Finance).
What companies has TriWest Capital Partners invested in?
TriWest Capital Partners's portfolio includes Strike Group Inc., PRT Growing Services Ltd., Fraser River Pile & Dredge and Bull Moose Capital.
How do I contact TriWest Capital Partners?
TriWest Capital Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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