Investment
Strategies
At Westoak Partnership, our ethos is grounded in a commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and success within the Travel, Aviation, and Leisure sectors. Our philosophy is built on developing and delivering strategies that drive business growth, underpinned by our extensive industry experience and deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by fast-growing companies
Experience &
Expertise
With over six decades of experience across large national and international groups, joint ventures, entrepreneurial start-ups, and established private equity businesses, we bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to our partnerships. Our comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the Travel, Aviation, and Leisure sectors allows us to create value and achieve success.
Focused & Flexible
Investments
Our investment approach is characterised by flexibility and bespoke strategies, thanks to our private funding structure. This allows us to make swift decisions and develop investment plans uniquely tailored to each investee company's market potential and management team. We ensure businesses are geographically diverse, technologically enabled, and customer-centric, ensuring a strong foundation for long-term success.
Innovation and Long-Term Growth
Innovation is a cornerstone of our investment philosophy. We seek to support companies in enhancing customer experiences, expanding market reach, and leveraging technology to drive growth. By fostering a culture of innovation, we help our partners stay competitive and achieve sustainable success. We are committed to long-term growth, built on effective relationships and mutual alignment between all shareholders and management teams
Creating Sustainable
Value
Our goal is to create lasting value through mutually rewarding relationships with clear alignment from the outset. We ensure that management teams hold equity that significantly increases in value during our period of joint ownership. Our commitment to long-term growth means we are not constrained by rigid timelines for deploying funds or realising value. We make exits when the time is right for both the company and its shareholders, ensuring the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.
Collaborative & Customer Centric Approach
We believe in the power of collaboration and customer-centric strategies. Our geographically diverse investments and data-focused approach enable us to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities across different markets. By working closely with management teams, we ensure that our investments are strategically aligned with their vision and goals, creating a sustainable platform for future success
Strategic
Partnerships
By staying true to our principles and fostering a culture of collaboration, we aim to build a brighter future for the businesses we support and the industries we serve. We have been in ‘your shoes’—we understand the stresses and strains of growing a business, working with leverage, and being backed by private equity. This dual perspective, from both the investee and investor standpoint, enables us to offer tailored, strategic support to our partners.