Mako recruits Vanessa Gabela as partner and IR head. In this role, she will lead Mako's capital formation efforts and oversee relationships with current and prospective investors. 12 May 2026

Mako CRM has launched its platform for independent fitness and wellness studios, positioning itself as an alternative to Mindbody. The software combines CRM, scheduling, payments, team management and real-time financial analytics in a single tool. The platform provides immediate access to profit and loss statements, cash flow data, churn risk indicators and unit economics. It replaces the multiple disconnected applications most independent gyms, yoga studios and wellness operators currently use. Setup takes approximately five minutes with no implementation fees or long-term contracts. Studios can access a full demonstration at app.makocrm.so/demo before migrating client records. Mako includes membership management, online booking, payment processing, inventory tracking, staff management and an AI receptionist. The platform is designed specifically for independent operators rather than multi-location chains, featuring role-based permissions and service profitability analysis.