As we grow, we expand access to a broader range of SMB investments and bring deeper industry-specific expertise to rigorously evaluate each opportunity
Vin Rao, CFA, is the Founder and Managing Partner of SMB Value Investing Group (SMB VIG), a platform dedicated to private equity investments in high-quality businesses led by strong management teams.
He brings over 15 years of experience spanning public equity investing, mergers and acquisitions, and senior corporate finance leadership. Before founding SMB VIG, Vin held senior finance roles at Qualys, a global leader in cybersecurity, and previously served as Vice President at Morgan Stanley in the Semiconductors Group. He began his career as a Technology Equity Analyst at Strategic Investment Advisors.
Vin earned his MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, and is a CFA charterholder.
To support our mission of investing in exceptional growth businesses, we partner with accomplished professionals whose strategic and industry insights strengthen our evaluation process
Bring firsthand operating experience and practical insight to scaling Main Street businesses
Offer a deep expertise in sourcing, evaluating, and operating SMB investments across sectors
Contribute business perspective and valuation discipline from decades of public-company analysis
Bring deal structuring expertise, operational rigor, and a focus on value creation in private markets.
Provide sector-specific knowledge that enhances diligence and informs strategic decision-making
Offer governance insight, leadership, and experience in complex business environments
SMB VIG is a platform built by and for value investors with a shared mission: to identify, evaluate, and invest in overlooked, high-potential small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Main Street America
This website is intended for accredited investors only.
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SMB VIG is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, law firm, or tax advisor. Nothing here constitutes financial, legal, or tax advice, or an offer or solicitation of securities. Private securities are speculative and illiquid investments that carry substantial risk, including the potential loss of all invested capital. Investors should undertake independent due diligence and consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any commitment. SMB VIG LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any of the companies mentioned on this site. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
