EP 42: WOMEN AND DIVERSITY IN PRIVATE CAPITAL WITH KIMBERLY SMITH
Kimberly Smith is the Chief Capital Formation Officer of Andalusian Credit Partners a solutions-oriented middle market direct lending platform.
Kimberly was previously the Chief Capital Formation Officer at Techstars, where she led the strategy and execution of fundraising, deal sourcing, and investor relations for the global network of entrepreneurs and mentors. Prior to her role at Techstars, Kimberly was a Partner and the Director of Marketing and Investor Relations at Owl Creek Investment Management, where she managed the communication and relationships with existing and prospective investors, as well as the firm's branding and marketing initiatives. She also previously held roles at Davidson Kempner Capital Management and ABN AMRO Bank.
Kimberly serves as an Honorary Trustee of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School after completing a five-year term as Chair of the Board. She is also a trustee of the Bridge Golf Foundation and Group for the East End, and serves on the advisory board of MeshEd, an EdTech company based in New York.
Andalusian® is an investment and advisory firm based in New York, NY. We believe our integrated platform drives differentiated sourcing and execution across Private Equity and Co-investments, Private Credit and M&A Advisory.
With over $2 billion in commitments*, we empower business growth through flexible and creative financing solutions, while delivering enduring value for our investors and clients. Our experienced team and origination and underwriting capabilities enable us to finance and add value to companies across diverse industries.
