Savannah Search Capital
At Savannah Search Capital, we have an experienced team of founders, investors, and operators dedicated to driving business growth and operational excellence. Our leadership brings deep expertise across military leadership, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, finance, M&A integration, and transformational growth. Members of our team have held multiple CEO roles, supported portfolio companies, and led organizations in industries such as construction, specialty trade contractors, manufacturing, and property management.
Ali combines a strong background in finance and M&A execution with practical experience in operational improvement and strategic growth. Supported by a diverse group of operating partners and investors, Savannah Search Capital leverages proven capabilities in business development, process optimization, and technology implementation to build resilient businesses.
Together, we identify, acquire, and scale companies by fostering strong relationships and empowering the teams we partner with. Our collaborative approach enables sustainable growth and long-term success for the businesses we serve.
Ali Platon - Co-Founder Savannah Search Capital
Ali brings experience in Finance, M&A and Private Equity paired with outstanding leadership skills.
Chris Goyen - Managing Partner Savannah Search Capital
Chris brings deep experience across, strategy, transformation, and engineering coupled with a servant-leadership approach to building high-performing teams
Investor- Operators
Tatiana Gaspar- Next Coast Legacy
Tatiana Gaspar- Next Coast Legacy
Tatiana Gaspar- Next Coast Legacy
Tatiana Gaspar is a Director at Next Coast Legacy and an experienced search fund investor. She serves as a Board Member of O&W Heat Treat, a Savannah Search Capital portfolio company, providing support on strategy, governance, and capital oversight. Previously, Tatiana spent nearly six years at Goldman Sachs in the Private Bank Management
Tatiana Gaspar is a Director at Next Coast Legacy and an experienced search fund investor. She serves as a Board Member of O&W Heat Treat, a Savannah Search Capital portfolio company, providing support on strategy, governance, and capital oversight. Previously, Tatiana spent nearly six years at Goldman Sachs in the Private Bank Management & Strategy group. She holds a BA in International Relations and Economics from Brown University and is a CFA charterholder.
Sara Heston- Anacapa Partners
Tatiana Gaspar- Next Coast Legacy
Tatiana Gaspar- Next Coast Legacy
Sara is a Director at Anacapa with over 15 years of investment experience and deep expertise in the search fund ecosystem. She serves as a Board Member of O&W Heat Treat, a Savannah Search Capital portfolio company. Previously, she was Associate Director of the Search Fund Project at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a public equi
Sara is a Director at Anacapa with over 15 years of investment experience and deep expertise in the search fund ecosystem. She serves as a Board Member of O&W Heat Treat, a Savannah Search Capital portfolio company. Previously, she was Associate Director of the Search Fund Project at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a public equity investor at ASA Gold and Precious Metals. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
Will Wright- WSC & Company
Tatiana Gaspar- Next Coast Legacy
Will Wright- WSC & Company
Will is a Partner at WSC & Company, where he is involved across the search, acquisition, and operating phases. He serves on the Board of O&W Heat Treat, a Savannah Search Capital portfolio company. Previously, Will was CEO of Peerless Events & Tents from 2018 to 2023, a company he acquired through Dunmore Capital Partners. Earlier in his
Will is a Partner at WSC & Company, where he is involved across the search, acquisition, and operating phases. He serves on the Board of O&W Heat Treat, a Savannah Search Capital portfolio company. Previously, Will was CEO of Peerless Events & Tents from 2018 to 2023, a company he acquired through Dunmore Capital Partners. Earlier in his career, Will worked in M&A at UBS Investment Bank and at private equity firm Frontenac. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a BA in Finance from Indiana University.
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