Ian Beadle

Partner

2020

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

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.

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.