WestView Capital Partners Announces Promotions of Jeff Klofas, Tom Gilligan, and Matt Desforge

Boston, MA – October 26, 2026 – WestView Capital Partners (“WestView”), a leading Boston-based growth equity firm, announced three promotions today to support the firm’s continued growth, with Jeff Klofas and Tom Gilligan promoted to Principal and Matt Desforge promoted to Vice President. 

“We are pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of Jeff, Tom and Matt. Each has made meaningful contributions to WestView's success and demonstrated a strong commitment to our investment philosophy, collaborative culture and partnerships with management teams,” said WestView Managing Partners Matt Carroll and Jonathan Hunnicutt. “We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to their continued growth and leadership as we build upon the firm's success.”

Jeff Klofas

Since joining WestView in 2018, Jeff has played a critical role in numerous investments including nine new portfolio company investments. His promotion to Principal reflects his dedication to WestView's investment strategy, commitment to building strong partnerships with founders and management teams, and overall contributions to the firm. In his expanded role, Jeff will continue to support the firm's investment activities across multiple sectors including IT services, where he has been deeply involved.

Prior to joining WestView, Jeff was an Investment Banking Analyst at Harris Williams & Co., where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the software and technology sectors. Jeff received his B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, from Boston College.

Tom Gilligan 

Since joining WestView in 2018, Tom has been a pivotal member of the team and has completed eight new portfolio company investments. His promotion to Principal recognizes his commitment to WestView's investment philosophy, contributions to the firm's investment activities, and ability to develop lasting relationships with founders and management teams. Tom will continue to play an important role in identifying investment opportunities and supporting the firm's portfolio companies, across multiple sectors including pharma services’ where he has been primarily focused.

Prior to joining WestView, Tom was an Investment Banking Analyst at Stifel, where he focused on M&A and financing transactions in the business services, industrial and energy sectors. Tom received his B.A. in Economics from Amherst College.

Matt Desforge 

Since joining WestView in 2020, Matt has played a key role on multiple new investments and portfolio company initiatives. His promotion to Vice President reflects his investment experience, dedication to the firm's strategy, and continued professional growth. In his expanded role, Matt will take on increased responsibilities in evaluating and executing investments and supporting WestView's portfolio companies.

Prior to joining WestView, Matt was an Investment Banking Analyst and Associate at BB&T Capital Markets, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the consumer and retail sectors. Matt received his B.B.A. in Finance, cum laude, from Villanova University.

About WestView Capital Partners:

WestView Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm, is focused on middle-market growth companies and manages $2.7 billion in capital across five funds. WestView partners with existing management teams to sponsor minority and majority recapitalizations, growth capital, and consolidation transactions in several sectors, including: software, business services, IT services, healthcare technology and outsourcing, and growth industrial. WestView targets investments of $20 to $100 million in companies with revenue of at least $10 million and operating profits between $3 and $25 million. For more information, please visit www.wvcapital.com.