Westbridge Capital

Thank you Blackstone for highlighting a growing theme that Westbridge has been a part of for 17 years! It is the need for successful entrepreneurs to transfer their businesses to the next generation of owners and managers. Our Fund has allowed investors to participate in the associated private debt return, which has been recognized as some of the highest in the space. Starting this year, in addition to our award-winning private debt returns, investors will also enjoy the benefits of ownership of these companies that should have a continued positive effect on returns. #PrivateEquity #Investment #Investor #PrivateEquityFund

The Westbridge Capital team is pleased to share we have secured a top 3 position for the 5th year in a row at the 2024 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards, hosted by Alternative IQ. This year, Westbridge took home 2nd place for Best 5-Year Return in the Private Debt Category. This win is a testimony to our team's ongoing commitment to excellence in finding opportunities, assessing and managing risks, and providing returns for our investors. Please read our linked release for more information about this exciting win. #CanadianHedgeFundAwards #PrivateEquity #Investment

Mike Meekins, our President, was on a panel last week at the Alts x Alts conference in Calgary. The 2nd edition of the Alts x Alts conference took the show to Western Canada to bring together top Alternative Investment firms. The Thematic panel included Alkarim Jivraj, CEO of Espresso Capital, David Vankka, President, CFO and PM at ICM Asset Management and Mike from Westbridge Capital. Mike focused on Westbridge's niche, providing capital to help entrepreneurs transition from active ownership to securing their legacy. Westbridge Capital's unique capital solutions offer successful business owners a platform created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Westbridge has two parts to our business: 1. Our M&A practice identifies and runs due diligence on founder-owned firms to help us underwrite our investment decisions. 2. Once an investment decision is made, Westbridge Capital Partners Investment Trust provides Mezzanine financing via its fund. The two parts of the business are brought together by our experienced management team. We take good businesses and strive to make them better. We are excited by what the future holds. #PrivateEquity #Investment

The Westbridge Capital team congratulates Reside and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for launching Reside, A Wyndham Residence. This new venture will see five new residence-style hotels become available in key U.S. cities, including Houston, Washington, D.C., and Seattle. Appealing to both long-term stays and weekend getaways, these accommodations will be a game-changer for guests. Guests can expect quality locations, exceptional services, and flexible options. We look forward to following the exciting Wyndham Residence venture. Read more in our latest press release. #WyndhamHotelsAndResorts #WyndhamResidence #Reside #Hospitality

Westbridge Capital is pleased to announce that our Portfolio company, Federal Steel Supply has completed the acquisition of Venture Pipe and Supply Inc (Venture). One of the unique features of the Westbridge Model is that it offers our portfolio companies access to non-dilutive capital as well as the support of a full M&A practice. This frees our CEO Entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best—grow the business. Venture gives Federal Steel Supply greater geographical spread and new customers, allowing for growth through cross-selling, rationalization of locations to optimize costs, and synergies on sourcing. For more details, click here. #Acquisition #PrivateEquity #Investment

We're pleased to share that Overture Promotions has acquired Brandon AB, a European provider of corporate promotional products. Overture is a Westbridge Capital portfolio company based in Chicago, serving Fortune 1000 clientele, and we are pleased to celebrate their success along with them! Learn more about the acquisition in the linked press release. #PrivateEquity #Investment #Acquisition

Westbridge Capital is at an exciting inflection point. After delivering 10.6% annualized returns since the inception of the fund, we believe recent developments, including the inclusion of equity, can enhance these returns in the coming years. Our President and founder Mike Meekins will be joined by strategic advisor Vikram Rajagopalan to discuss these enhancements and what they mean for the long-term prospects for our investors. Please use the link below to register for the call. https://lnkd.in/gv4UCpXA. #PrivateEquity #Investment #ConferenceCall

Westbridge Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Berg Industrial Service Inc. (Berg). Berg, headquartered in Ontario, is a 50-year-old business specializing in installing and servicing industrial chilling systems. It is one part of a two-part business led by Don Berggren. The associated engineering and fabrication business builds solutions for a broad range of industrial chilling applications. Berg is the first acquisition made by Westbridge that incorporates a 10% equity interest for the associated Fund, Westbridge Capital Partners Investment Trust, which participated in the financing. Follow the link to learn more about this acquisition. #PrivateEquity #Investment

Westbridge Capital is pleased to see the news of porfolio company Reside's partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts featured in a Hotel Business Magazine Exclusive. This tie-up will open Reside's ability to sell unoccupied spaces for both long and short-term stays in the Wyndham network while also allowing Reside to bring on more dedicated extended stay options. Follow the link for more on the partnership and the article in Hotel Business: https://lnkd.in/d6dHuSNw #PrivateEquity #Investment