Renny Smith is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Staley Capital. He has over 30 years of experience in private equity investing.
What Renny can write
Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atNot reportedLead preference not reported
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.
Career
- Merrill Lynch & Co.
- Thomas H. Lee Partners1990
- T.H. Lee Putnam Ventures2000
- Staley Capital · Managing PartnerNow
Companies founded
Staley CapitalT.H. Lee Putnam Ventures
Investments named in public bios
Finlay Fine JewelryThermoscanRayovacEye Care Centers of AmericaBiteLoomaCapacityOloMNTN4R SystemsDatasembly
Focus
digital marketing servicesretail ITtech-enabled BPOenterprise softwareconsumer companies
Education
Wesleyan University, B.A. in EconomicsTuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, M.B.A.
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Who is Renny Smith?
Renny Smith is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Staley Capital. He has over 30 years of experience in private equity investing.
How much does Renny Smith invest?
Staley Capital has not reported a check size.
How do I pitch Renny Smith?
A warm intro from a founder Staley Capital backed works best.
What did Renny Smith do before Staley Capital?
Merrill Lynch & Co.; Thomas H. Lee Partners; T.H. Lee Putnam Ventures.
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