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Savana

Malvern, AU · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Savana is an investment management company that employs a quantitative investment framework to identify alpha-generating opportunities in equity markets, with a focus on stock selection across major global exchanges. The company manages paper-trade portfolios and operates publicly listed investment vehicles including the Savana US Small Caps Strategy on the ASX.

Founders & leadership

MSMichael Sanchez
Michael SanchezFounderMichael Sanchez served as Chairman and CEO of Sanchez Computer Associates (NASDAQ: SCAI) and eProfile Inc., core banking and internet banking software companies, and as Chairman and President of Fidelity Information Services' International Division from 2004 to 2007. He currently serves as Chairman of Savana Inc. and CEO of CycleLife, LLP, and holds patents in computer interconnect technologies.
SS
Steve SloneExecutive

Board

JS
James S. Mahan, IIIBoard director
JJ
Jerry JohnsonBoard director
FS
Frank SanchezBoard director
AK
Arkadi KuhlmannBoard director
RR
Ron RockBoard director
RZ
Ronald ZlatoperBoard director
NP
Niraj PatelBoard director
LS
Lucie SalhanyBoard director

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 4

FiservGeorgian Capital PartnersleadKnuru CapitalSeaya Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$48.6M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$45.2MraisedJul 2022 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank SanchezDirector
  • Michael WolfeExecutive Officer
  • Emily WalshDirector
  • Jerry JohnsonDirector
  • Michael SanchezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Niraj PatelDirector
  • Todd HorvathDirector
  • James S. Mahan IIIDirector
  • Steve SloneExecutive Officer
  • Arkadi KuhlmannDirector
  • Lucie SalhanyDirector
  • Ron RockDirector
Offering amount
$105.2M
Amount sold
$45.2M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.3MraisedJul 2021 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James S. Mahan, IIIDirector
  • Jerry JohnsonDirector
  • Frank SanchezDirector
  • Arkadi KuhlmannDirector
  • Ron RockDirector
  • Ronald ZlatoperDirector
  • Niraj PatelDirector
  • Steve SloneExecutive Officer
  • Michael SanchezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lucie SalhanyDirector
Offering amount
$3.3M
Amount sold
$3.3M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Savana do?
Savana is an investment management company that employs a quantitative investment framework to identify alpha-generating opportunities in equity markets, with a focus on stock selection across major global exchanges. The company manages paper-trade portfolios and operates publicly listed investment vehicles including the Savana US Small Caps Strategy on the ASX.
Who founded Savana?
Savana was founded by Michael Sanchez.
Who are Savana's investors?
Savana's investors include Cathay Innovation, Truist Ventures, Aldea Ventures, Conexo Ventures, GED Capital, Georgian.
How much funding has Savana raised?
Savana has disclosed $48.6M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Savana headquartered?
Savana is headquartered in Malvern, AU.