Sell-Side M&A Advisory
Westerra advises founders, families, and shareholders through strategic sale and private equity partnership transactions across the food, beverage, and agribusiness ecosystem. We work closely with owners to evaluate liquidity options, growth objectives, and legacy considerations, tailoring each process to the goals of the business and its stakeholders.
Our sell-side approach emphasizes thoughtful preparation, targeted buyer outreach, and disciplined execution. We leverage deep sector relationships to engage both strategic acquirers and private equity investors with relevant operating experience. By positioning businesses within the context of broader supply chain dynamics, we help maximize value, optimize deal structure, and achieve outcomes aligned with long-term objectives.
Buy-Side M&A Advisory
Westerra supports private equity firms, family offices, and strategic buyers with buy-side M&A advisory across the food, beverage, and agribusiness landscape. Our work spans acquisition strategy development, sector and subsector analysis, and thesis refinement informed by real-time market activity.
Buy-Side Search
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We also run targeted buy-side search processes, identifying, prioritizing, and cultivating acquisition opportunities that align with client investment criteria. Through proprietary outreach and founder relationships, we help uncover off-market and early-stage opportunities. Our sector focus enables us to advise not only on individual transactions, but on how platforms are built, scaled, and positioned within the broader ecosystem.
Debt & Equity Capital Formation
Westerra Capital provides capital markets advisory to support growth, acquisitions, and balance sheet optimization. We advise companies and sponsors on acquisition financing, debt refinancings, and equity raises, working across bank, private credit, and equity capital providers such as private equity funds, family offices, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and more
Our approach integrates capital strategy with M&A and long-term business objectives. We help clients evaluate capital structures, assess lender and investor fit, and navigate market conditions to secure flexible, durable solutions. With deep relationships across the food, beverage, and agribusiness capital landscape, we support transactions that enhance strategic optionality and position businesses for sustainable growth.