SACHS CAPITAL - Key Persons


Andrew Sachs - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
  • Member of Young Presidents Organization
Mr. Sachs began his investment career in New York as an analyst at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners where he analyzed and structured investments for its $1.9 billion private equity fund. Mr. Sachs left Morgan Stanley to co-found KMS Investments, Inc., a private equity boutique, with Broadway producer Kevin McCollum. Following the success of KMS Investments, Mr. Sachs became President of Capital Investors II, LLC, an early-stage venture capital fund whose LPs include many of greater Washington DC's leading entrepreneurs and financiers. Subsequently, Mr. Sachs co-founded Bethany Partners, LLC, a private equity boutique, with Joshua Freeman of Carl M. Freeman Companies. Mr. Sachs earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, graduating magna cum laude; a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business; and a General Course Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics. In addition, Mr. Sachs is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Epsilon and Beta Gamma Sigma honor societies. Mr. Sachs is a member, or observer, of the Board of Directors of AlphaStaff, Broadway Licensing, Culta, Ducky Johnson Home Elevations, Empire Petroleum Partners, Motista, Revival Holdings and Squatty Potty. Previously, Mr. Sachs was a member, or observer, of the Board of Directors of companies including, but not limited to, Blue Mercury, Bronfman E.L. Rothschild, Chesapeake Bay Roasting, Cleaning Authority, Core Communications, Corus Home Realty, P&A Engineering, Source 4 Teachers, and TLK Group. Mr. Sachs is a participant in the non-profit community as a member of the Board of Adventist HealthCare, Shady Grove Medical Center Foundation and The First Tee of Greater Washington, DC, a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. In addition, Mr. Sachs is a top fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County and Dinner of Champions which raises funds for JCC's inclusion summer camp. Mr. Sachs is also a former member of the Board of Directors of JCC of Greater Washington DC, the Board of Trustees of Imagination Stage, the Board of Advisors of Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and Carl M. Freeman Foundation - FACES program. Mr. Sachs is a member of Young Presidents Organization; Washington DC / Baltimore Chapter. Mr. Sachs resides in Potomac, Maryland with his wife, son, two daughters and two dogs and occasionally may be found playing golf.

Bernie Kropfelder

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Operating Partner
Bernie is an executive with extensive CPG experience in Sales, Marketing and General Management positions. Bernie previously was CEO of Squatty Potty and is overseeing the transition of the company post-sale until the end of the year. Prior, Bernie was COO of Bedrock Brands, a portfolio company managing brands like St. Joseph Aspirin and Digel. Prior to that he was the EVP / GM of Ilex Consumer Products Group. Bernie was also President of Ashland Hardware, a B2B Business of Newell Rubbermaid. He also spent over 15 years in various roles with Black & Decker including Sales, Marketing and Executive Management. Bernie's experience at managing and growing CPG companies has led to creating significant value for owners and management.

David Flyer

Job Titles:
  • General Partner, Operations