Westar Capital Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Inactive

  • Investments
  • 28

  • Exits
  • 18

Exits

Westar Capital General Information

Company Description

Westar Capital was a private investment firm established in 1987 that used to provide capital to acquire established growth companies in partnership with management. In special situations, the firm also provided equity financing for corporate expansion, restructurings or acquisitions.

Business Details

Website
www.westarcapital.com
Year Founded
1987
Investor Status
Out of Business
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • 949 South Coast Drive
  • Suite 170
  • Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • United States

Westar Capital Investments (28)

Westar Capital’s most recent investment was a with Rimports for . The deal was made on 27-Feb-2018 with as the lead partner.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Rimports 27-Feb-2018 Other Consumer Non-Durables Generating Revenue
Blyth (Sterno Business) 29-Oct-2012 Buildings and Property Profitable
Sterno (Acquired) 29-Oct-2012 Other Commercial Products Generating Revenue
Sterno 20-Dec-2006 Electrical Equipment Generating Revenue
SCP Global Technologies 04-Oct-2006 Buyout/LBO Other Semiconductors Profitable
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Westar Capital Exits (18)

Westar Capital has made a total of 18 exits. Its latest exit was from Sterno for on 10-Oct-2014. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Sterno 10-Oct-2014
Gentherm 20-Mar-2012
Petmate 24-Jan-2011
Lifecare Solutions 21-Jan-2011
Igloo Products 31-Oct-2008 Buyout/LBO
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Westar Capital FAQs

  • What is Westar Capital?

    Westar Capital was a private investment firm established in 1987 that used to provide capital to acquire established growth companies in partnership with management.

  • When was Westar Capital founded?

    Westar Capital was founded in 1987.

  • Where is Westar Capital headquartered?

    Westar Capital is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

  • How many investments has Westar Capital made?

    Westar Capital has made 28 investments.

  • What has Westar Capital invested in?

    Westar Capital has made numerous investments in companies like Rimports, Blyth (Sterno Business), and Sterno (Acquired) within the Consumer Non-Durables, Buildings and Property, and Commercial Products industries.

  • What has Westar Capital invested in recently?

    Westar Capital's latest investment was on 27-Feb-2018 in Rimports, a company within the Consumer Non-Durables industry.

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