Thomas Smith
Founder at Prescott Investors, Inc.
Net worth: 773 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Thomas William Smith is the founder of Prescott Investors, Inc. which was founded in 1973.
He held the title of Chairman at the time of founding.
Currently, he is a Trustee at Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc. and Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC.
In the past, he held the position of Director at Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2010, Director at SEI Investments Co. from 2004 to 2008, Independent Director at Copart, Inc. from 2007 to 2011, and Director at Americas Power Partners, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and his graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | 708,554 ( 5.76% ) | 391 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
CIMPRESS PLC
6.03% | 2023-09-19 | 1,606,329 ( 6.03% ) | 142 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
WAYFAIR, INC. CLASS A
1.92% | 2023-12-28 | 1,822,100 ( 1.92% ) | 124 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-07-04 | 592,150 ( 9.74% ) | 86 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
YELP INC
1.13% | 2022-12-30 | 774,000 ( 1.13% ) | 30 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Thomas Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Prescott Investors, Inc.
 Prescott Investors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Prescott Investors, Inc. is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm was founded by Thomas Smith in 1973. They manage the assets of high-net-worth clients. | Founder | 1972-12-31 |
Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc.
 Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc. develops and disseminate new ideas for greater economic choice and individual responsibility. It focuses on economic growth, education, energy and environment, health care, legal reform, public sector, race and urban policy. The company was founded by Antony Fisher and William J. Casey in 1977 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC
 Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Boca Raton, FL. The CEO of the company is Thomas William Smith. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Thomas Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| COPART, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-13 |
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. provides legal services. It offers direct sales and network marketing. The company was founded by Harland Cecil Stonecipher in 1972 and is headquartered in Ada, OK. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-01 |
| SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-01 |
Americas Power Partners, Inc.
 Americas Power Partners, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Americas Power Partners, Inc. develops, optimizes, owns and operates power plant systems. It focuses on developing domestic industrial cogeneration plants that produce electricity and thermal energy for sale under long-term contracts with industrial and commercial users, power wholesalers, and public utilities. The firm also develops small projects under its utility optimization and monetization programs. The company was founded by Mark A. Margason in April 1998 and is headquartered in Hinsdale, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Thomas Smith
| Miami University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY | Finance |
| COPART, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. provides legal services. It offers direct sales and network marketing. The company was founded by Harland Cecil Stonecipher in 1972 and is headquartered in Ada, OK. | Commercial Services |
Prescott Investors, Inc.
Prescott Investors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Prescott Investors, Inc. is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm was founded by Thomas Smith in 1973. They manage the assets of high-net-worth clients. | Finance |
Americas Power Partners, Inc.
Americas Power Partners, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Americas Power Partners, Inc. develops, optimizes, owns and operates power plant systems. It focuses on developing domestic industrial cogeneration plants that produce electricity and thermal energy for sale under long-term contracts with industrial and commercial users, power wholesalers, and public utilities. The firm also develops small projects under its utility optimization and monetization programs. The company was founded by Mark A. Margason in April 1998 and is headquartered in Hinsdale, IL. | Utilities |
Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc.
Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manhattan Institute For Policy Research, Inc. develops and disseminate new ideas for greater economic choice and individual responsibility. It focuses on economic growth, education, energy and environment, health care, legal reform, public sector, race and urban policy. The company was founded by Antony Fisher and William J. Casey in 1977 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC
Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Boca Raton, FL. The CEO of the company is Thomas William Smith. | Finance |
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