Peter Benz
Director/Board Member at RED VIOLET, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Peter Thomas Benz is the founder of Viking Asset Management LLC, which was founded in 2001.
He holds the title of Chairman & Managing Member at Viking Asset Management LLC.
Mr. Benz is also the founder of Bicoastal Consulting Corp.
He currently holds the position of Independent Director at Red Violet, Inc. since 2018.
He also currently serves as Vice President-Corporate Development at Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. since 2021.
In the past, Mr. Benz served as Chairman at Brushy Resources, Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
He was also Chairman at Optex Systems, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, Chairman at Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, and Director at CannaBusiness Group, Inc. He held the position of Independent Director at PhoneX Holdings, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
Additionally, he served as Director at Lilis Energy, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and as Independent Director at Fluent, Inc. from 2015 to 2020.
He was also a Director at SOL Global Investments Corp.Mr. Benz obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RED VIOLET, INC.
0.83% | 2023-11-29 | 115,994 ( 0.83% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Peter Benz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RED VIOLET, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-25 |
| MARATHON DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-05-19 |
Viking Asset Management LLC
 Viking Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Viking Asset Management LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Burlingame, California. The firm was founded by Peter Benz and Stephen Rudolph in 2001. They provide investment advice to high net-worth clients. | Founder | 2000-12-31 |
Former positions of Peter Benz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FLUENT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-31 |
| LILIS ENERGY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-04-05 |
| SOL GLOBAL INVESTMENTS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2018-01-14 |
| PHONEX HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
| Optex Systems, Inc. | Chairman | 2017-12-31 |
Training of Peter Benz
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 7 |
|---|---|
| MARATHON DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Technology Services |
| THE CANNABUSINESS GROUP, INC. | Industrial Services |
| PHONEX HOLDINGS, INC. | Technology Services |
| OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC | Electronic Technology |
| FLUENT, INC. | Technology Services |
| SOL GLOBAL INVESTMENTS CORP. | Commercial Services |
| RED VIOLET, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Brushy Resources, Inc.
 Brushy Resources, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Brushy Resources, Inc. engages in the acquisition and development of both conventional and unconventional onshore oil and natural gas resources. It operates and targets oil reserves. The company was founded on June 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Energy Minerals |
| Bicoastal Consulting Corp | Finance |
Viking Asset Management LLC
Viking Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Viking Asset Management LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Burlingame, California. The firm was founded by Peter Benz and Stephen Rudolph in 2001. They provide investment advice to high net-worth clients. | Finance |
| Optex Systems, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Lilis Energy, Inc.
 Lilis Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Lilis Energy, Inc. operates as an independent oil and gas company, which engages in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil, natural gas, and liquids. Its operations focuses on the Delaware Basin of the Permian in Winkler, Loving & Reeves Counties, Texas & Lea County, and New Mexico. The company was founded in August 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
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