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MAW Investments
Patricia Warehime's MAW Investments deploys Snyder's-Lance exit proceeds into Series B food and consumer startups from Portland.
MAW Investments
MAW Investments is a private equity firm founded by former Snyder's-Lance executives, including Peter Michaud, former president of the better-for-you division. The firm has made one investment. MAW Investments invested in Biena as part of its Series B funding on August 14, 2019.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Portland
Corporate office
Portland, OR, United States
Principals
Patricia Warehime
Founder / Chairman
Peter Michaud
Founder / Principal
Ed Good
Principal
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at MAW Investments?
Patricia Warehime, Peter Michaud and Ed Good collectively lead the firm. Warehime chairs the investment committee; Michaud and Good, both former Snyder's-Lance division executives, drive deal evaluation and portfolio-company operating support. Their combined experience covers branded-food scale-up, manufacturing and retail distribution.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital traces to the $4.87 billion sale of Snyder's-Lance, Inc. to Campbell Soup Company, which closed in March 2018 (per Campbell Soup Company, 2018). Mike Warehime, Patricia's late husband, was chairman of Snyder's-Lance at the time of the acquisition.
What investment stages does MAW Investments typically target?
MAW concentrates on venture-stage investments with a preference for Series B rounds, where its principals can apply operating expertise to help portfolio companies scale manufacturing, distribution and retail-channel expansion. The firm has also made earlier-stage commitments when the founder-operating fit aligns.
How is MAW Investments related to the Warehime Foundation?
The Warehime Foundation is a separate philanthropic entity maintained by the Warehime family. It is distinct from MAW Investments, which manages the family's for-profit investment capital. The foundation operates independently with its own governance and grant-making programs.
Does MAW Investments participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct venture investments rather than committing as a limited partner to third-party funds. Its model emphasizes hands-on operating involvement with portfolio companies, which aligns more closely with direct-deal structures than passive fund commitments.
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