Daren Smith, Craftsman Ventures

Daren Smith serves as an Executive Officer at Craftsman Ventures, a private equity firm based in Provo. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Daren Smith

Daren Smith serves as an Executive Officer at Craftsman Ventures, a private equity firm based in Provo. Craftsman Capital, established in 2014, is a Dallas-based private equity firm that focuses on lower-middle market companies exhibiting strong growth potential. The firm strategically deploys dedicated, long-term capital sourced from a diverse base of institutional, family office, and high net worth investors. Craftsman Capital specializes in providing equity capital for various transaction types, including buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth investments, with a particular emphasis on driving operational improvement within its portfolio companies.

Daren Smith at a glance

Role
Executive Officer
Organization
Craftsman Ventures
Location
Provo
Investor type
Private Equity

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Daren Smith at Craftsman Ventures (Provo) — sector focus: Healthcare, SaaS.
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Daren Smith is based in Provo.

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