CAPITAL
BUILDING ON YOUR
LEGACY,
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
ABOUT HAMMERSMITH
INVESTMENT FOCUS
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
WINSTON SMITH
Founder
Hammersmith Capital
Hammersmith Capital was founded by Winston Smith with the sole purpose of investing in, operating and growing one great business for the long-term; one that he can hand down to his children.
The businesses Hammersmith partners with will be his 100% focus, with the goal of growing the businesses and building value for employees and customers alike.
Hammersmith offers business owners with an attractive succession opportunity, knowing that your business is in good hands of a motivated team who will build off of your accomplishments and is totally committed to the long-term growth of your business.
Hammersmith is backed by a world-class team of successful entrepreneurs and executives with decades of management experience and investors who have completed dozens of transactions.
SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED
SIMPLE & PROFITABLE
B2B SERVICES
HIGH MARGINS
INDUSTRY GROWTH
U.S.-BASED
Winston left a career as a general manager at a Fortune 100 company with a goal to one day pass on a business to his five year old boy and three year old girl. Originally from the Midwest, he has lived in Europe, Africa and South America. He and his family currently live in Atlanta, GA.
A passionate entrepreneur and self-starter, Winston has has experience in insurance and financial services, legal services and education. He has an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business and his BA from Princeton University.
WHY THE ARCHITECTURE?
Besides being a fan of art and architecture in general, Winston always appreciated the long-term outlook of Medieval builders in creating their legacy. These architects and builders set out to build grand churches and cathedrals knowing that they may not see them completed in their lifetime, yet built something lasting for the sake of their children and future generations.
VALUES
PEOPLE FIRST
Pledge to build an enduring, outstanding company for employees and customers
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Products and services that delight our customers and foster loyalty
TRUST & INTEGRITY
Commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards
LONG-TERM OUTLOOK
Dedicated to protecting and growing legacies for the long-term
INVESTORS
Hammersmith has assembled a world-class team of entrepreneurs, executives and investors with an outstanding track record of acquiring and growing businesses.
