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Potomac private equity firmMauloa raises $36.2M for latest fund

Potomac private equity firm Mauloa has closed on a $36.2 million raise for its new fund — its first since rebranding a year ago from Sachs Capital and growing from a one-person firm to team that now includes a handful of operating partners.

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February 28, 2024

Private Equity Firm, Mauloa, Adds Kai Sato as General Partner and West Coast Lead

Unique Maryland-based PE firm expands its investment team with entrepreneur and marketing executive experienced in verticals like sportstech, foodtech, climate, and consumer, also having helped build both private and public companies.

February 8, 2024

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Interview: How Outside Capital Can Benefit Small Businesses

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Andrew Sachs, Managing Partner at Mauloa, a private investment firm, shares how owners and entrepreneurs can benefit from outside capital.

December 13, 2023

Crain Currency Interview: Entrepreneur Sato helps family businesses stay in control throughout growth

Kai Sato is the founder of Kaizen Reserve Inc., a venture capital advisory firm for family offices and corporations. He recently joined Mauloa, a growth equity firm that primarily invests in family-owned businesses. In a distinctive approach, Mauloa takes minority positions and leaves management in control, proactively helping the company grow via operational expertise and strategic relationships. Sato discussed his background in family businesses, Mauloa and what he sees trending in 2024.

December 2, 2023

Patient Growth Capital Firm, Mauloa, Invests in O'Connor Plumbing

Over 70-year old, family-owned plumbing company receives growth equity from Maryland-based investment firm.

October 27, 2023

Former Aerotek CEO, Todd Mohr, Joins Unique Growth Equity Firm, Mauloa

Mr. Mohr has over 25 years of experience leading businesses, the last 10 of which he spent as President and CEO of Aerotek, America's largest staffing firm with over $7B in revenue.

December 14, 2022

Mauloa Names New Chief Operating Officer and Advisory Board Members

Appointments provide Mauloa portfolio companies with deep strategic expertise while keeping owners in control.

October 11, 2022

Mauloa Named to Inc.’s 2022 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

Investment firm, formerly known as Sachs Capital, recognized for commitment to founders and their companies.

Washington Business Journal

With completion of its final fund, Sachs Capital gets a new name

With its final investment in in a third-generation holiday decorating company, Sachs Capital expands its team and takes a new name.

Gifts & Decorative Accessories

Mr. Christmas partners with Sachs Capital to drive expansion

To continue to grow and reach new markets, the 90-year-old family business "needed a partner who provide more than capital."

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