Westbridge Capital Secures 2nd Place for Best 5-Year Return at the 2025 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards
Toronto, ON – October 29, 2025 – Westbridge Capital Partners Income Trust secured 2nd place for Best 5-Year Return and 3rd place for Best 1-Year Return in the Private Debt category at the 2025 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards.
This marks the sixth consecutive year the firm has achieved a top-three ranking for returns across both short- and long-term horizons.
“The latest recognition reaffirms Westbridge’s commitment to excellence and consistency, and stands as a testament to the dedication of our team — who work consistently to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and deliver steady monthly returns for our investors,” said Mike Meekins, President and CEO of Westbridge Capital.
The firm introduced an equity upside to its fund last year and continues to raise the bar on performance.
Westbridge Capital also expressed appreciation to its investors for their continued trust, and to the entrepreneurs who choose to partner with the firm. Built by an entrepreneur for entrepreneurs, Westbridge remains committed to providing access to capital that supports business owners in achieving their retirement goals while preserving their legacy. With a team of professionals bringing both regional and global expertise, the firm strives to help good businesses become even better
Westbridge's prior awards include:
- 2020: Best 1-Year Return in Private Debt 
- 2021: Best 3-Year Return in Private Debt 
- 2022: Multiple awards including Best 5-Year Return, Best 3-Year Return, and 3rd Place for Best 1-Year Return in Private Debt 
- 2023: Best 5-Year Return, 3rd Place for Best 3-Year Return, and 2nd Place for Best 1-Year Return in Private Debt 
- 2024: 2nd Place for Best 5-Year Return 
The Canadian Hedge Fund Awards are based solely on quantitative performance data.
For more information about Westbridge Capital Partners Income Trust and its investment approach, please visit https://www.westbridgecapital.ca/.
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About Westbridge Capital Ltd.
Westbridge Capital is a private equity management company. Westbridge Capital focuses on real estate and private equity investments that by their nature have little correlation to publicly listed securities and may be used to diversify a portfolio and reduce overall portfolio risk and Volatility.
About Westbridge Capital Partners Income Trust
Westbridge Capital Partners Income Trust (the Fund) is a Canadian-domiciled Mutual Fund Trust managed by Westbridge Capital. The Fund makes high-yield loans to mature operating companies and distributes the associated income stream to investors through monthly distributions.
