Michael Smart
Director/Board Member at ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND
Profile
Mr. Smart joined Dominus Capital in 2020 and currently serves as a Partner.
He is responsible for fundraising and investor relations and assists with the firm in business development.
Prior to joining Dominus, Mr. Smart worked at MVision Private Equity Advisers, where he focused on the origination, evaluation and diligence of new and emerging managers within the private equity sector.
He was a founding member and Managing Partner of CSW Private Equity (“CSW”).
CSW focused on investing in and raising capital for middle market growth - oriented consumer product and general industrial manufacturing & service companies.
Prior to CSW, Mike was a Principal at First Atlantic Capital and a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch where he raised more than $16 billion in capital for private equity funds.
Mr. Smart received an M.B.A.
from the Wharton School and a Bachelors of Administration degree from Howard University.
Michael Smart active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND | Director/Board Member | 2003-04-28 |
Autism Impact Fund
 Autism Impact Fund Investment ManagersFinance Autism Impact Fund (AIF) is a venture capital firm founded by Christopher Male and Christopher Male in 2020. the firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Dominus Capital LP
 Dominus Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Dominus Capital LP (Dominus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Gary A. Binning, Robert D. Haswell and Ashish B. Rughwani. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-11-30 |
Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC
 Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC engages in the provision of industrial equipment and services to the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors of the energy industry. It operates through its four subsidiaries: Tidal Tank, Sprint Safety, Bealine Service Co., and Southern Tank Leasing. The company was founded by Jacob L. Davis in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Mead School for Human Development, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2014-04-30 |
The National Association of Investment Cos.
 The National Association of Investment Cos. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Investment Cos. is a trade association and the largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been advocating for more than 52 years and has 194 diverse-owned alternative investment firms as members. These firms collectively manage over $389 billion in assets under management and invest with over 3,100 portfolio companies. The company consistently generates superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. Robert L. Greene has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael Smart
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Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC
 Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2003 by Michael A. Smart and Joli C. Cooper. Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2020-11-30 |
Mvision Private Equity Advisers USA LLC
 Mvision Private Equity Advisers USA LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Mvision Private Equity Advisers USA LLC provides alternative assets advisory services. It engages in raising capital for private equity, real estate, real assets, credit and direct transactions in both the developed and emerging markets. The company was founded by Mounir Guen in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-29 |
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Training of Michael Smart
| Howard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Advent Convertible & Income Fund
 Advent Convertible & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Advent Convertible & Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund, which focuses on convertible securities and non-convertible income securities. The company was founded on February 19, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Mvision Private Equity Advisers USA LLC
Mvision Private Equity Advisers USA LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Mvision Private Equity Advisers USA LLC provides alternative assets advisory services. It engages in raising capital for private equity, real estate, real assets, credit and direct transactions in both the developed and emerging markets. The company was founded by Mounir Guen in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
First Atlantic Capital Ltd.
 First Atlantic Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance First Atlantic Capital Ltd. (First Atlantic Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Roberto Buaron. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. | Finance |
Country Pure Foods LLC
 Country Pure Foods LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Country Pure Foods, Inc. produces, processes, and distributes juice products and other beverages. The firm provides juices and concentrates, blends, fortified juices, and drinks in various flavors, portion sizes, and packaging options; and other beverages, such as natural spring water, fruit drinks, and iced tea. It serves foodservice, retail, and co-pack markets; retail grocery chains and club stores; and institutions, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and schools in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Herndon Capital Management LLC
 Herndon Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2001, Herndon Capital Management LLC is a wealth management firm and registered investment advisor located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is a subsidiary of Atlanta Life Investment Advisors, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Atlanta Life Financial Group. | Finance |
Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund
 Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Advent Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The company was founded on January 30, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Berkshire Blanket, Inc.
 Berkshire Blanket, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Berkshire Blanket, Inc. produces, imports, and markets blankets. It offers bedding sets, sheets, throws, throw pillows, and baby blankets. The company was founded by Rick Lotuff, Mary Lotuff, and Joe Lotuff in 1993 and is headquartered in Ware, MA. | Consumer Durables |
Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC
Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2003 by Michael A. Smart and Joli C. Cooper. Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Berkshire Blanket Holdings, Inc.
 Berkshire Blanket Holdings, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Berkshire Blanket Holdings, Inc. is a company based in Santa Fe Springs, CA. | Consumer Durables |
The Sqwincher Corp.
 The Sqwincher Corp. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables The Sqwincher Corp. manufactures and distributes electrolyte replacement drinks specially created for the high heat-stress environment of the workplace. It offers ready to drink, powder packs, single serve and concentrated packs. The company was founded by Mack Howard in 1975 and is headquartered in Columbus, MS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC
Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sprint Industrial Holdings LLC engages in the provision of industrial equipment and services to the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors of the energy industry. It operates through its four subsidiaries: Tidal Tank, Sprint Safety, Bealine Service Co., and Southern Tank Leasing. The company was founded by Jacob L. Davis in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Sqwincher Holdings, Inc.
 Sqwincher Holdings, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Sqwincher Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company is based in Richmond, VA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dominus Capital LP
Dominus Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Dominus Capital LP (Dominus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Gary A. Binning, Robert D. Haswell and Ashish B. Rughwani. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| The Mead School for Human Development, Inc. | |
| Private Equity Group | |
| The Carpediem Group | |
| New Rochelle Police Foundation, Inc. | |
Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II
 Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II is a closed end investment trust. It focuses on convertible securities and non-convertible income-producing securities, each of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. The fund was founded on May 24, 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
| H2O Plus Holdings, Inc. | |
Autism Impact Fund
Autism Impact Fund Investment ManagersFinance Autism Impact Fund (AIF) is a venture capital firm founded by Christopher Male and Christopher Male in 2020. the firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Finance |
The National Association of Investment Cos.
The National Association of Investment Cos. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Investment Cos. is a trade association and the largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been advocating for more than 52 years and has 194 diverse-owned alternative investment firms as members. These firms collectively manage over $389 billion in assets under management and invest with over 3,100 portfolio companies. The company consistently generates superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. Robert L. Greene has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Commercial Services |
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