Mara Smith

Partner, Co-head Of Finance at Fifth Down Capital

Mara Smith is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various roles within the finance sector. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Finance at Fifth Down Capital since August 2023, Mara previously held positions such as Director of Finance at Anzu Partners from May 2021 to August 2023 and Fund Controller at Bain Capital Credit from July 2014 to May 2021. Earlier roles include Finance Manager and Finance Associate at Bain Capital Credit, as well as Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP between 2012 and 2014, where an internship was completed in 2011. Mara began the professional journey with internships at Fiduciary Investment Advisors and Grant Thornton LLP in 2010. Mara earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Boston College Carroll School of Management, graduating in 2012.

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Fifth Down Capital

Fifth Down Capital is an investment firm that focuses on private companies in the global internet, software, consumer and fintech industries. Our objective is to back extraordinary individuals leveraging technology/innovation to create, reimagine, or enhance the future of our society. We invest in venture and growth-stage businesses and currently have an active roster of 100 private investments.


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