Keeping Hawaiʻi businesses local
for generations to come

Pinao 'Ula is a Hawaiʻi-based investor-operator focused on acquiring established service businesses and stewarding their legacy through disciplined finance, operations, and people management.

Is Selling Your Business the Right Next Step?

Deciding to sell the business you built over years—often decades—of hard work is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Beyond numbers and deal terms, you're thinking about employees, customers, your own next chapter, and ensuring the legacy and integrity of your business remains intact.

You may be ready to explore a sale with Pinao ʻUla if:

You're emotionally ready to step back from day-to-day operations and begin your next chapter in life.

You want a buyer who will protect your employees and customers, not just squeeze short-term profit and 'flip' the business in 3-5 years.

You have a general sense of your business' value and are open to a fair, data-driven conversation.

You're willing to share accurate, up-to-date financial and operational information.

You care about your company remaining locally grounded in Hawaiʻi, not moved or radically changed by an outside buyer.

If this sounds like you, we'd welcome a confidential, no-pressure conversation.

Why Pinao 'Ula?

You're not just choosing a buyer—you're choosing the next steward of your life's work. Pinao 'Ula brings a blend of financial rigor, operational leadership, and local, pono-driven purpose.

Proven Leadership

Over 30 years of hands-on leadership in finance, operations, and business transformation across consulting, healthcare, housing, and IT services. Edward Ontai has led complex organizations and teams at scale, including serving as President of Hawaiʻi's largest IT consulting and software development company.

CPA & Financial Discipline

A career built on a solid foundation as a CPA and Big Six auditor/consultant. This means serious, bank-ready financial analysis, thoughtful deal structuring, and smoother paths to closing with lenders, investors, and sellers.

Local, Values-Driven Stewardship

Born and rooted in Hawaiʻi, with deep community and nonprofit leadership roles. Pinao 'Ula is committed to keeping ownership local, honoring culture and legacy, and investing in the next generation of Hawaiʻi's workforce.

Ready for a Confidential Conversation?

Whether you're just beginning to think about succession or actively considering a sale, we're here to listen, ask good questions, and help you explore what's possible—without pressure.