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Mauloa

Family office

Potomac · Growth–Late Stage · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Mauloa was founded to offer an alternative to traditional private equity and strategic acquisitions for family business owners seeking growth capital. The firm specializes in minority stake investments that preserve founder autonomy and long-term vision, rejecting the typical PE model of aggressive leverage, board control, and forced exit timelines. The thesis emphasizes patient capital aligned with the business owner's objectives.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$10M – $30M
HQ
Potomac, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2007
Tracked investments
1

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website
Andrew Sachs· Founding Partner

CEO of Mauloa who leads the firm's investment strategy and portfolio partnerships.

Louis Mayberg· Chairman

Chairman of Mauloa responsible for overseeing the firm's overall direction and investments.

Kai Sato· Managing Partner

Founder of Kaizen Reserve, an organization focused on fostering innovation and unlocking growth opportunities for corporations.

Investments · 1 tracked

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ESS

Company formerly known as Source4Teachers that received patient growth capital from Mauloa and was later acquired by a PE firm

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Mauloa invest at?
Mauloa invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Mauloa's typical check size?
Mauloa typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.
What sectors does Mauloa focus on?
Mauloa focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Mauloa located?
Mauloa is headquartered in Potomac, US.
Does Mauloa lead rounds?
Mauloa typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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