Bio

Mr. Smartt has responsibility for sourcing, executing and managing investment opportunities. Prior to founding Venquest Capital Partners in 2000, David was a Vice President with Banc One Capital Partners, where he structured and negotiated private equity and mezzanine investments and investment banking transactions with privately held, middle market companies. Prior to Banc One Capital Partners, David was with CS First Boston in the firm's Investment Banking Group, where he participated in public equity and debt offerings, private placements and M&A transactions for Fortune 500 clients. He is a graduate of Boston College, with degrees in Finance and Marketing. David is extensively involved in Venquest’s portfolio companies at both the board and operating level.