Canadian Western Bank

Canadian Western Bank is a commercial banking institution based in Edmonton, Canada, primarily serving the personal and business banking needs of clients in Western Canada. Founded in 1984, the bank provides a variety of financial products, including current and savings accounts, mortgages, lines of credit, and credit cards. It specializes in commercial lending, equipment financing, and real estate construction financing, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, Canadian Western Bank offers investment products such as guaranteed investment certificates, registered retirement savings plans, tax-free savings accounts, and mutual funds, alongside cash management services and insurance products. With a network of over 40 branches, the bank is committed to delivering tailored financial solutions to its diverse clientele.

Irfhan Rawji

Board Member

7 past transactions

Crown Capital is a specialty finance company focused on providing capital to middle-market companies. They originate, structure and provide tailored financing solutions with minimal or no ownership dilution. These solutions allow their business owners to retain the vast majority of the economic rewards associated with their business, while providing us with stable and predictable cash flows. Their tailored, innovative financing solutions include subordinated term and bridge loans, perpetual debt, income streaming and royalties. Their investee firms – diverse both by sector and by geography – are successful private and public enterprises that generate cash flow and have experienced leadership teams.

CWB Maxium Financial

Acquisition in 2015
CWB Maxium Financial Inc. provides structured financing services. It offers services in the areas of healthcare, golf equipment, office, condo, transportation, energy and renewable, and program financing aspects.

Entrec

Post in 2014
ENTREC is a Canada-based provider of heavy lift and heavy haul services, specializing in crane solutions and transportation. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including oil and natural gas, construction, petrochemical, mining, and power generation. In addition to its core offerings, ENTREC also provides logistics support to enhance its service capabilities. While the company operates primarily in Canada, it also has a presence in the United States, with the majority of its revenue derived from Canadian operations.

National Leasing Group

Acquisition in 2010
National Leasing specializes in commercial equipment leasing for small to mid-size transactions and has representation across Canada. From a small two-man operation housed over a quaint automotive service centre in Winnipeg, to the nationwide equipment leasing leader we are today, we've aimed to make leasing quick and hassle free. Of course our success would be nothing without you, our fantastic customers.

Canadian Direct Insurance

Acquisition in 2004
Canadian Direct Insurance (Canadian Direct) is a Canadian federally chartered property and casualty insurance company that provides personal insurance solutions for its customers in British Columbia and Alberta. As a competitive alternative to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Canadian Direct began by selling ‘optional’ auto insurance in BC in 1996. Our pioneering over-the-phone distribution model was the first of its kind in the province. It enables us to pass on significant cost-savings, and gives us the ability to provide sales, service, and claims functions directly to customers. Canadian Direct offers customers a range of personal auto, home and travel insurance options. Our advanced quoting system helps us offer our customers competitive discounts and coverages to meet their home and automobile insurance needs. Canadian Direct is committed to providing competitively priced insurance products, a fair and timely response to claims, and quality customer service. In 2015 Canadian Direct joined forces with belairdirect! In Alberta, the Canadian Direct operations will be integrated with belairdirect, Intact Financial Corporation’s existing direct-to-consumer brand. The Canadian Direct brand will be maintained and will continue to offer its products directly to customers.