About The Westaim Corporation
The Westaim Corporation is a private equity firm founded in 1996. It is primarily based in Toronto, Canada. As of Oct 2026, The Westaim Corporation has a portfolio of 3 companies, comprising 3 funding rounds and 2 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Canada. Its portfolio is spread across Financial Services sector. Its latest investment was a $***** Unattributed round in Skyward Specialty Insurance on Jan 27, 2015 which also saw participation from Everest Advisors and Catlin.
Overall The Westaim Corporation portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 1 acquisition, namely Skyward Specialty Insurance, Jevco. A lot of funds co-invest with The Westaim Corporation, with names like Everest Advisors sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
The Westaim Corporation has a team of 11 people, including 7 partners.
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Founded Year
1996
Location
Toronto, Canada
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The Westaim Corporation's Portfolio
The Westaim Corporation has a portfolio of 3 companies. They have invested in a total of 3 companies. Their most recent investment was in Skyward Specialty Insurance (Unattributed round) on Jan 27, 2015. Here are the most recent investments by The Westaim Corporation:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 27, 2015 | Unattributed | 6400 | ||
Mar 12, 2014 | Unattributed | 6905 |
The Westaim Corporation has acquired 2 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Jevco on Mar 29, 2010. Here are the most recent acquisitions by The Westaim Corporation:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 29, 2010 | Provider of car insurance services | - | 1980 | |
Nov 10, 2009 | Developing Nanocrystalline Silver Technology for dermatology and GI indications | - | 2001 |
Team profile of The Westaim Corporation
The Westaim Corporation has a team of 11 members including 7 Partners and 3 Principals located in Canada and United States. The Westaim Corporation's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in The Westaim Corporation:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Toronto | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Toronto | - | ||
Partner | Milton | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Principal | Ancaster | - | ||
Principal | Toronto | - | ||
Principal | Toronto | - | - | |
Associate | San Jose | - |
Co-investors of The Westaim Corporation
Over the past 30 years, 2 investors have co-invested in The Westaim Corporation's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of The Westaim Corporation: 2 investors entered a company along with The Westaim Corporation. These include investors like Everest Advisors (1 company).
The Westaim Corporation News
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Westaim Rebrands as Aventus Capital; CCaventus Rebranded as Part of Aventus Asset ManagementFinancial Post•Sep 15, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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Westaim posts $81.5 million Q2 loss as Ceres Life scales toward profitabilityInsurance Business America•Aug 17, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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Westaim Corporation Announces Financial Results and Leadership Update for Ceres Life Insurance CompanyHeadtopics•Aug 13, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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Westaim, Mount Logan Post Q1 2026 NumbersInsurance Business America•May 15, 2026•The Westaim Corporation, Mount Logan Capital
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Westaim posts wider FY2025 loss as Ceres Life ramp and Arena reset reshape 2026Business News Today•Mar 27, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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Westaim Reports Loss as Annuity Business Gains MomentumInsurance Business America•Mar 27, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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Westaim Reports Q4 2025 Results For the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025Financial Post•Mar 26, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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The Westaim Corporation Announces Board and Management Changes at Arena Investors Group Holdings, LLCFinancial Post•Mar 13, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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Westaim names Matthew Skurbe President and COO, appoints new CFOSeeking Alpha•Feb 10, 2026•The Westaim Corporation
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The Westaim Corporation Announces Grants of Security-Based Compensation and Amendment to Long-Term Equity Incentive PlanFinancial Post•Dec 29, 2025•The Westaim Corporation
