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Westerly Winds
Westerly Winds is a private equity firm building businesses for the modern era. It partners with efficient, well-governed emerging companies led by exceptional...
Westerly Winds
Westerly Winds is a private equity firm building businesses for the modern era. It partners with efficient, well-governed emerging companies led by exceptional founders, combining private equity best practices with engaged leadership and sustainable growth. The firm works across all sectors and is not a power law investor.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Austin
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Karim Abdel-Ghaffar Plaza — Founder & CEO
Edward van Cutsem — Founder & Executive Chairman
Ashton Squires — COO
Ayako Adachi — Investments
Hannah Haynes — Investments
Catherine Patel — Investment Principal
James Charrington — Board Director
James Tallman — Chairman
WW USA
Hugo van Vredenburch — IC Member
John Tumilty — Venture Partner
Jason Harrison — Venture Partner
Dudley Hawes — Partner
Doug Nunes — Venture Partner
Pablo Santa Cruz — Venture Partner
Laya Medawar — Venture Partner
Martina Cobiella — Analyst
Lucas Tumilty-Gutierrez — Analyst
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Westerly Winds?
Westerly Winds is a private equity headquartered in Austin, United Kingdom.
When was Westerly Winds founded?
Westerly Winds was founded in 2018.
Where is Westerly Winds headquartered?
Westerly Winds is headquartered in Austin, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
What does Altss track for Westerly Winds?
Altss maintains an OSINT-verified profile of Westerly Winds covering investment focus (ESG policy, ticket size, target IRR, currency preference, regional focuses, industry focuses, technological focuses), team (service providers and advisors), deals (company deals and fund commitments), and network (associations and event participation). Detailed values are available to Altss subscribers.
What is Westerly Winds's website?
Westerly Winds's public website is www.westerlywinds.com. Verified contact details for principals and decision-makers are available to Altss subscribers.
What type of firm is Westerly Winds?
Westerly Winds is classified by Altss as a Private Equity, operating from United Kingdom within the Europe region.
How does Altss source intelligence on Westerly Winds?
Altss combines OSINT (open-source intelligence) with regulatory filings, public disclosures, and licensed data partners. Source provenance is tracked to support compliance-ready research workflows.
When was Westerly Winds's Altss profile last updated?
Westerly Winds's profile on Altss was last refreshed on August 11, 2026. Continuous updates are applied as new public information is verified.
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