Tazia Smith

Managing Partner & CEO, Closed Loop Capital Management

2025

COO, Capital Partnerships, & IR

2019 - 2025

Closed Loop Partners is at the forefront of building the circular economy. The firm is comprised of three key businesses that create a platform for systems change: an investment group, Closed Loop Capital Management; an innovation center, the Center for the Circular Economy; and an operating group, Closed Loop Builders. Founded in 2014, the firm’s mission is to drive value and sustainable profitability by scaling businesses that advance the transition to a circular economy, generating net-positive environmental and social outcomes. Closed Loop Capital Management manages venture capital, buyout private equity and catalytic private credit investment strategies on behalf of global corporations, financial institutions, and family offices. The Center for the Circular Economy unites competitors and partners to tackle complex material challenges and implement systemic change to advance circularity. Closed Loop Builders incubates, builds and scales circular economy infrastructure and solutions across the U.S. Closed Loop Partners is based in New York City and is a registered B Corp. For more information, please visit www.closedlooppartners.com.

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.

VP, Investment Management Division

2004 - 2011

Sales Analyst

2002 - 2004