Keith Smith
Founder at DIRECT DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 173 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Keith W.
Smith is the founder of Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (founded in 2018) and holds the title of President & Director.
He is currently working as a Director at Wayne Capital Partners LLC and as President at Direct Digital Holdings LLC.
Mr. Smith has previously worked as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. (2014-2020), Associate Director at S&P Global, Inc. (2003-2006), Associate Director at GSAM Strategist Portfolios LLC.
(Inv Mgmt), Managing Director at Capital Point Partners (2009-2015), Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Rabobank International (New York Branch), and Managing Partner at Parkview Advisors LLC.
He has a graduate degree from Southern Methodist University, an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin (1991), and an MBA from Olin Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-11 | 5,589,000 ( 49.56% ) | 85 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2023-12-11 | 5,589,000 ( 49.12% ) | 85 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-03-17 | 162,780 ( 5.44% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Keith Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Founder | 2018-05-31 |
| Wayne Capital Partners LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Direct Digital Holdings LLC
 Direct Digital Holdings LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Direct Digital Holdings, Inc., Direct Digital Holdings LLC is a private company that brings together supply-side and demand-side advertising platforms to deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company gives advertisers of all sizes unparalleled reach within general market and multicultural media properties. The company was founded by Mark Walker. Mark Walker has been the CEO since incorporation. | President | 2021-08-21 |
Former positions of Keith Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Parkview Capital Credit, Inc.
 Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. engages in the operations of a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. It offers debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle market companies. The company was founded on November 25, 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-04-29 |
Capital Point Partners
 Capital Point Partners Investment ManagersFinance Capital Point Partners is a private equity firm founded by Jeffrey Sangalis and Alfred Jackson in 1989. It is headquartered at Houston, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | 2015-02-28 |
| S&P GLOBAL, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
Rabobank International (New York Branch)
 Rabobank International (New York Branch) Major BanksFinance Part of Coöperatieve Rabobank UA, Rabobank International (New York Branch) provides commercial banking services. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Parkview Advisors LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Keith Smith
| Southern Methodist University | Graduate Degree |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
| Olin Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| S&P GLOBAL, INC. | Commercial Services |
| DIRECT DIGITAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Parkview Capital Credit, Inc.
Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. engages in the operations of a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. It offers debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle market companies. The company was founded on November 25, 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Rabobank International (New York Branch)
Rabobank International (New York Branch) Major BanksFinance Part of Coöperatieve Rabobank UA, Rabobank International (New York Branch) provides commercial banking services. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
GSAM Strategist Portfolios LLC (Inv Mgmt)
 GSAM Strategist Portfolios LLC (Inv Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance GSAM Strategist Portfolios LLC (Inv Mgmt) (GSAMSP) is the investment management division of GSAM Strategist Portfolios LLC, a research company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 as Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services LLC. They were acquired by GSAM Holdings LLC in July 2019. GSAMSP offers multi-asset and rules-based equity strategies to a range of individual and institutional investors worldwide. | Finance |
Capital Point Partners
Capital Point Partners Investment ManagersFinance Capital Point Partners is a private equity firm founded by Jeffrey Sangalis and Alfred Jackson in 1989. It is headquartered at Houston, Texas. | Finance |
| Parkview Advisors LLC | |
Direct Digital Holdings LLC
Direct Digital Holdings LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Direct Digital Holdings, Inc., Direct Digital Holdings LLC is a private company that brings together supply-side and demand-side advertising platforms to deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company gives advertisers of all sizes unparalleled reach within general market and multicultural media properties. The company was founded by Mark Walker. Mark Walker has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
| Wayne Capital Partners LLC |
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