Robert Fredrick Smith Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, House, Wife, Vista Equity Partners, Twitter

Robert Smith Biography

Robert Smith (born Robert Fredrick Smith) is an American businessman, investment banker, and philanthropist. He is the CEO and founder of Vista Equity Partners is a private equity and Venture capital firm that focused on the enterprise software, data, and technology sector.

Robert Smith Age

Robert Smith is 57 years old as of 2020. He was born on 1st December 1962 in Denver, Colorado, in the United States. He celebrates his birthday every 1st of December.

Robert Smith Height

Smith stands at a height of 5 Feet 10 Inches (178 cm, 1.78 m) and weighs 165.35 lbs (75 kg).

Robert Smith Net Worth

As of 2019, Robert was listed by Forbes to be among the billionaires in the world with a net worth of $5 billion. He is the CEO of his private Vista Equity Partners company which specializes in investments in the software, data, and technology industries.

Robert Smith Wife

Smith was first married to Suzanne McFayden in 1988. They separated in 2010 after being in a marriage for 22 years. The two finalized in 2014. Robert and Suzanne have three children together; Zoe Smith; Eliana Smith; and Max Smith.

Smith married Hope Dworaczyk on 25th July 2015. Hope is an American former Playboy model, reality television personality, fashion editor, and television host. Hope and Smith have two sons together; Hendrix Robert Smith, (born on 19th Dec 19, 2014) and Legend Robert Smith, (born on March 16, 2016).

Robert Smith Family

Robert was born and raised in Denver to Dr. Sylvia Myma Smith and Dr. William Robert Smith.

Robert Smith Education

Robert attended East High School, a public high school in the City Park neighborhood in Denver. He later joined Columbia Business School where he earned an MBA with honors specializing in finance and marketing.

Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Smith.

  • Full Name: Robert Fredrick Smith
  • Age/ How Old?:57 years old as of 2020
  • Date of Birth: 1st December 1962
  • Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado in the United States
  • Education‎: East High School
  • Birthday: 1st of December
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: Dr. William Robert Smith
  • Mother’s Name: Dr. Sylvia Myma Smith
  • Siblings: To be updated
  • Married?: Yes to Hope Dworaczyk
  • Children/ Kids: Five children
  • Height/ How tall?: 5 Feet 10 Inches (178 cm, 1.78 m)
  • Weight: 165.35 lbs (75 kg)
  • Profession: Businessman
  • Known For: Being the CEO of Vista Equity Partners
  • Net worth: $5 Billion

Robert Smith Morehouse

In 2019 Robert was recognized by the PitchBook Private Equity Awards for pledging $34 million which paid student loans in Morehouse College for the class of 2019.

Robert Smith Forbes

In 2018, Robert was ranked as the 163rd richest person in America by Forbes. With a net worth of $6.7 billion in 2018, Smith was No. 480 on the 2018 Forbes list of world’s billionaires. In 2018, he surpassed Oprah Winfrey becoming the wealthiest African-American.

Robert Smith Vista Equity Partners

After working for different companies in the United States, Smith founded his company called Vista Equity Partners in 2000. Vista Equity Partners is a private equity and Venture capital firm that focused on the enterprise software, data, and technology sector. Vista has worked with companies like Finastra, TIBCO, Solera, Infoblox, Ping Identity, Vertafore,  Mediaocean, Cvent, EAB Lithium, and Datto.

Robert Smith Philanthropy and Recognitions

  • He is the first African American to hold the position of the board chairman of Carnegie Hall
  • Founding director and president of the Fund II Foundation. They have invested in organizations such as Cornell, UNCF, National Park Foundation, Susan G. Komen, and Global Wildlife Conservation, among many others
  • Chairman of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
  • In 2018, he donated at the City of Hope Gala, earmarking funds towards prostate cancer treatment for black men and for breast cancer research for black women
  • He donated $2.5 million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation to advance prostate cancer research among African-American men.
  • Smith received the Candle in Business and Philanthropy Award from Morehouse College
  • Smith donated $1.5 million to Morehouse College in January 2019, to be used for scholarships and a park

Robert Smith House

Robert bought his Malibu home from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Hadid Foster for $19.5 million and another home in New York City for $59 million. He also owns a home in Austin Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Robert F. Smith

Who is Robert F. Smith?

Robert Fredrick Smith is an American businessman, investment banker, and philanthropist.

How old is Robert F. Smith?

Smith is 57 years old as of 2020. He was born on 1st December 1962 in Denver, Colorado, in the United States.

How tall is Robert?

He stands at a height of 5 Feet 10 Inches (178 cm, 1.78 m) and weighs 165.35 lbs (75 kg).

Is Robert Smith married?

Yes, he is married to Hope Dworaczyk. They have two sons together Hendrix Smith and Legend Smith. Smith was previously married to Suzanne McFayden. They separated in 2010 after being in a marriage for 22 years. The two finalized in 2014. Robert and Suzanne have three children together; Zoe Smith; Eliana Smith; and Max Smith.

What is Robert Smith’s net worth?

As of 2019, Robert was listed by Forbes to be among the billionaires in the world with a net worth of $5 billion. He is the CEO of his private Vista Equity Partners company which specializes in investments in the software, data, and technology industries.

Where does Robert Smith live?

He lives in Austin, Texas. He also has a house in Malibu which he bought from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Hadid Foster for $19.5 million and another home in New York City for $59 million.

Is Smith dead or alive?

Smith is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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