About Skapa

We’ve Been There.
We Still Are. 

Skapa was born from the belief that great businesses aren’t just financial assets—they’re personal. They’re the result of long days and even longer nights, hard calls, missed paychecks, quiet sacrifices, and defiant optimism. 

We know because we’ve lived it. We’ve built businesses from one small table to a national scale. We’ve navigated no funding, tight margins, crazy growth, and every kind of surprise along the way. We’ve carried the weight of payroll and the pride of building something that matters. We’ve been in the arena of entrepreneurship and come out victorious. 

Now, we’re using that experience to support other entrepreneurs who are still in the arena—still building, still betting on themselves. 

We bring more than capital. We bring experience, belief, trust, and aligned partnership. 

Investment Focus

We Invest in What You’ve Already Made Real 

Led by people who care deeply

Built with tenacity, not hype

Serving real customers delivering lasting value

Poised for sustainable growth — long lasting

Proven and profitable

Whether you’re ready for a full transition or looking for a long-term partner to keep building alongside you, we’re here to help you take the next step—on your terms. 

Our Team

Creators and Builders. Like You.

We’re not Wall Street guys. We’re operators, founders, and builders who’ve spent years in the trenches just like you. We respect the journey, and we love working with people who are in it for the right reasons. 

Let’s keep it human, aligned, and real
Andrew Richardson
Founding Partner

Andrew is a career entrepreneur who founded and scaled Saela to a $220 million valuation before a successful exit. He brings over 25 years of experience building businesses from the ground up. Andrew holds an Executive MBA from The Wharton School.

Blaine Richardson
Founding Partner

Blaine spent 17 years helping lead Saela from startup to exit, serving as COO and CFO. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he brings deep operational insight and discipline. He’s an alum of Wharton’s AFP and Harvard Business School’s PLDA program.

Daniel ODonnal
Founding Partner

Daniel helped grow Saela into a nationally recognized brand as CMO and CSO, leading it to a $220 million valuation. A leader at heart, he’s an alum of Harvard’s PLDA and Wharton’s AMP, with 20+ years in marketing, sales, and growth strategy.