Ian Beadle
Partner at Westbound Equity Partners
San Francisco Bay Area
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2020 - Current
Westbound Equity Partners is an early stage fund building a virtuous cycle of wealth and opportunity. Westbound-backed founders gain access to social capital via the Westbound Network of best-in-class investors, operators, and public figures committed to our mission. In addition to driving impact through our investments, we commit 50% of our carry to the Westbound Community Foundation, which identifies and funds nonprofits closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented talent in America.
Fellow, Class 28
2023
Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows
Principal
2013 - 2019
Growth and control investments in lower middle market opportunities in FinTech, Ecommerce, logistics, and consumer industries. Responsibilities included deal sourcing and evaluation, transaction structuring, and portfolio oversight.
Littlebanc provides highly effective investment banking services, and ultimately a lower present and future cost of capital.
Analyst
2012 - 2013
Long/short hedge fund focused on small and mid-cap opportunities.
Financial Analyst
2006 - 2011
Identified, designed and implemented solutions to complex business process issues.
Collins Aerospace - Goodrich Hoist & Winch business provides rescue hoists and cargo winches.