Sasha Batica
Founder & CEO
About Us
From Personal Frustration
to a Professional Solution
Mara began with a simple problem: we couldn’t access the private investments we wanted for our own portfolios. So, we built a solution – not just for ourselves, but for our friends and family too.
What started as a personal tool quickly revealed a broader opportunity. We saw how funds could benefit from unlocking capital within their own networks.
With our regulatory expertise and administrative infrastructure, we began helping them do exactly that – making individual investor access simple, scalable, and compliant.
Today, Mara exists to bridge the gap between private assets and funds and the people who want in.
Our Values
Rooted in our story. Reflected in everything we do. Mara isn’t just a platform. It’s a reflection of who we are - how we work, what we care about, and the kind of relationships we build.
1. Energy
We show up with intent, drive, and positivity - every day. We pour 100% into everything we work on. Whether it’s solving a complex client challenge or building something from scratch, we bring the energy to push boundaries and deliver beyond expectations.
2. Reliability
You can count on us - personally. We answer calls. We return emails. We keep promises. From day one, we've been committed to delivering the kind of consistent, high-touch service we always wished we'd received as investors ourselves.
3. Transparency
No smoke. No mirrors. Just clarity. We believe trust is built through openness. We keep things clear, honest, and straightforward - in how we communicate, collaborate, and manage relationships.
4. Family
This started with family - and it still is. Mara is named after our founder’s grandmother, a woman who taught the value of care, wisdom, and financial discipline. Today, several family members work at Mara, and that sense of warmth and loyalty extends to every client. We treat your capital like we’d treat our own.
5. Community
We connect great people with meaningful opportunities. We believe in the power of community. We regularly connect clients with each other - without asking for anything in return. When our network thrives, we all win.
6. Why "Mara"
Mara means rebirth - the transition from winter into summer. It also honours our founder’s grandmother, who played a formative role in shaping how we think about money, family, and care. That’s the foundation we’ve built this company on.