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Brilliant Investing

A first of its kind technological platform connecting professional Korean investors with high performance U.S. fund managers.

The Marketplace
For Cross
Border Investing

Savas Capital Marketplace bridges the gap with a modern technological platform built specifically to make cross-border investing simple, accessible and secure.

What’s your role?

Institutional Investor

Diversify your holdings through investments in U.S. funds.

Fund Manager

Gain access to new sources of international capital.

Brilliant Investing Ahead >>>

In the U.S. there are many dynamic and up-and-coming funds that are difficult for international investors to access.

By combining the expertise of leading international investors and cross-border transaction experts, Savas has created a best-of-breed digital platform to make investing in these alternative U.S. funds a seamless and secure experience.

Brilliant Investing Ahead >>>

Savas offers international investors a unique opportunity to diversify their portfolios by participating in high-growth U.S. funds.

In turn, U.S. fund managers can expand their investor base and bring in new capital to optimize their fund potential.

Brilliant Investing Ahead >>>

We are dedicated to generating strong returns for international investors by harnessing the expertise of U.S. fund managers, who have mastered actively managed investment strategies.

Now that is brilliant.

About Us

The Savas Capital Marketplace is the culmination of over 10 years of experience in managing investments between Korea and the United States by a team of skilled financial professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and cross-border transaction experts.

With operations in Seoul, New York City and Boston, we are applying our experience and relationships to create a new kind of investment marketplace, powered by the latest digital tools.

Our Team

Kaine is a Partner at SAVAS Management and the Managing Director of SAVAS Korea. As former Deputy Director of Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) he has an ideal background for implementing cross-border investment strategies. A lawyer who practiced in the U.S. and Hong Kong, Kaine represented major companies like Samsung, LG, KKR Citibank and Mitsubishi.

Kaine Kim

– Partner

Alan is a Partner of SAVAS Management and the Managing Director of SAVAS Capital. He previously founded VC investor Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEV), formed the DEV Korea Discovery Fund and was Co-Founder of Global Alternative Asset Manager, Redbadge Pacific. Prior, he was CEO of MediaNet, an entertainment streaming company, and an executive at Viacom’s MTV Networks

Alan McGlade

– Partner

Brian is one of two Portfolio Managers focusing on sourcing high performing U.S. managers and structuring funds. After earning his Ph.D at MIT, Brian held various positions including Co-Founder of AIA, a $4.5b liquid Alts mutual fund firm, Head of Research at Bay Hill Capital, and Co-Founder and PM of North Peak Asset Management.

Brian Chen, Ph.D

– Chief Investment Officer

Our Team

Michael co-leads the SAVAS investment team and works closely with Brian on portfolio management. Previously Michael was co-founder of AIA responsible for business management, SVP of Alternative Investments at Fidelity Investments, Co-Head of Defined Contribution at Wellington Management and a Co-Founder of North Peak Asset Management.

Michael Hanus, CFA

– Head of Capital Markets

Mathew oversees research and daily operations, applying investment guidelines provided by Korean institutional investors to help identify prospective managers. He was previously the Director of Research and Innovation at Fidelity Investments, Investment Director at Wellington Management, and Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for BARRA Rogers Casey.

Mathew Jensen, CFA

– Head of Operations & Research

Brian is responsible for collaborating with the investment team to package high-quality investment products for SAVAS. He previously was a Portfolio Advisor for Wellington Management, the Founder and President of Guck International, and served as an Associate professor of Economics at Bryant University.

Brian Guck, Ph.D.

– Investment Products

Our Team

Steve leads SAVAS’s marketing and communications, drawing on his extensive financial marketing background. Steve previously managed Strategic Marketing for North Peak Asset Management and served as a Sub-advisory Portfolio Advisor for Wellington Management.

Steve Owen

– Marketing & Communications

Our Team

Kaine is a Partner at SAVAS Management and the Managing Director of SAVAS Korea. As former Deputy Director of Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) he has an ideal background for implementing cross-border investment strategies. A lawyer who practiced in the U.S. and Hong Kong, Kaine represented major companies like Samsung, LG, KKR Citibank and Mitsubishi.

Kaine Kim

– Partner

Alan is a Partner of SAVAS Management and the Managing Director of SAVAS Capital. He previously founded VC investor Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEV), formed the DEV Korea Discovery Fund and was Co-Founder of Global Alternative Asset Manager, Redbadge Pacific. Prior, he was CEO of MediaNet, an entertainment streaming company, and an executive at Viacom’s MTV Networks

Alan McGlade

– Partner

Our Team

Brian is one of two Portfolio Managers focusing on sourcing high performing U.S. managers and structuring funds. After earning his Ph.D at MIT, Brian held various positions including Co-Founder of AIA, a $4.5b liquid Alts mutual fund firm, Head of Research at Bay Hill Capital, and Co-Founder and PM of North Peak Asset Management.

Brian Chen, Ph.D

– Chief Investment Officer

Michael co-leads the SAVAS investment team and works closely with Brian on portfolio management. Previously Michael was co-founder of AIA responsible for business management, SVP of Alternative Investments at Fidelity Investments, Co-Head of Defined Contribution at Wellington Management and a Co-Founder of North Peak Asset Management.

Michael Hanus, CFA

– Head of Capital Markets

Our Team

Mathew oversees research and daily operations, applying investment guidelines provided by Korean institutional investors to help identify prospective managers. He was previously the Director of Research and Innovation at Fidelity Investments, Investment Director at Wellington Management, and Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for BARRA Rogers Casey.

Mathew Jensen, CFA

– Head of Operations & Research

Brian is responsible for collaborating with the investment team to package high-quality investment products for SAVAS. He previously was a Portfolio Advisor for Wellington Management, the Founder and President of Guck International, and served as an Associate professor of Economics at Bryant University.

Brian Guck, Ph.D.

– Investment Products

Our Team

Steve leads SAVAS’s marketing and communications, drawing on his extensive financial marketing background. Steve previously managed Strategic Marketing for North Peak Asset Management and served as a Sub-advisory Portfolio Advisor for Wellington Management.

Steve Owen

– Marketing & Communications

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