AUA Capital Management

AUA Capital Management is a family office and alternatives-oriented investment firm that traces its origins to the Unanue Family Office, founded by Andy Unanue, former COO of Goya Foods, Inc., and the late Joseph Unanue, Goya's long-time Chairman and CEO. The firm focuses on investing directly in attractive early and growth-stage companies, alongside allocations to private equity, real estate, and non-correlated private funds. Beyond investment activities, AUA Capital Management provides comprehensive family office services, integrating investment expertise with robust operational support tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

The firm was co-founded in 2013 by Andy Unanue and Michael Salerno. Michael Salerno, the Managing Partner, brings over two decades of experience as a family wealth and investment professional. The team's collective experience spans private markets, estate planning, and business advisory, enabling a holistic approach to wealth management and investment strategies.

AUA Capital Management's investment strategy is broad, encompassing direct investments in early and growth-stage companies. Through its affiliates, AUA Private Equity Partners and AUA Real Estate Partners, the firm extends its reach into specific sectors. AUA Private Equity focuses on operationally-driven investments in lower-middle market companies, particularly those that are family-owned or cater to the growing U.S. Hispanic population within the consumer products and services sectors. AUA Real Estate Partners, on the other hand, targets opportunistic real estate investments, with a particular interest in distribution and flex office properties located in the Northeast and Florida regions.

The firm's senior team includes Michael Salerno as Managing Partner, Matthew Salerno as Vice President of Investments focusing on public and private portfolios, and John Maguire as a Senior Advisor with a specialization in financial technology direct investments. Michelle Malloy serves as General Counsel and Director of Family Office Services, overseeing estate and income tax planning, while Matthew Brown is the Vice President of Operations, managing client services and liquidity. This diverse expertise allows AUA Capital Management to offer a wide range of services and investment insights.