About Forgewell
Wes De Silvestro is the founder and managing shareholder of Forgewell Holdings. He started Forgewell after having bootstrapped his own business out of his savings and learning the ropes of running a business firsthand—through trial and fire.
“Forgewell's goal is simple: to buy exceptional businesses from owners looking to retire or transition and to steward their businesses responsibly for the long term.
My hope is to partner with like-minded business owners and investors who think about business in the same way I do. That means they're passionate about solving their customers' problems, insist that their employees be taken care of, and have a legacy worth protecting.
If this sounds like you, I'd love to chat. I'm always looking to meet other entrepreneurs—and at the very least, we can share some war stories together.”
Philosophy
Forgewell's investment philosophy
Forgewell emphasizes four key values when investing in small businesses.
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Trust
We believe the best investments are a win-win situation for both parties.
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Craft
We believe business is more than just a way to make money, and we're looking for owners who care deeply about the craft in what they do.
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Longevity
We're not about "quick flips." We invest for the long term and protect the legacy of the businesses we acquire.
Passion
We choose businesses that genuinely excite us and where we think we have the potential to really grow them.
