Tazia Smith
COO, Capital Partnerships, & IR at Closed Loop Partners
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
COO, Capital Partnerships, & IR
2019 - Current
Closed Loop Partners is an investment firm focused on building the circular economy. Our mission is to drive value and sustainable profitability by scaling businesses that contribute positively to the transition from a linear, take-make-waste economic model, to a circular economy that perpetuates net-positive environmental and social outcomes. The firm includes The Center for the Circular Economy, Closed Loop Capital Management, and Circular Services. Our investment platform includes distinct investment strategies spanning early-stage VC, buyout and catalytic capital. Our investors include multi-national corporations, institutional investors, foundations and family offices.
Managing Director, Relationship Manager
2018 - 2019
Managing Director, Key Client Partners
2017 - 2018
Director, Key Client Partners
2011 - 2017
Private direct investments, structured credit solutions, and cross-asset capital markets access for Family Offices and UHNWI.
DB Capital Ventures invests in early-stage and emerging growth businesses and is a venture capital firm based in New York.
VP, Investment Management Division
2004 - 2011
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
Sales Analyst
2002 - 2004
Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides various financial products and services.
Raised $12,950,000,000.00 from ValueAct Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Education
BA
1998 - 2002