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Kevin Mayer
Director/Board Member at
HYBE CO., LTD.
Net worth: 231 455 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Kevin A. Mayer is the founder of Smash Capital, Inc. (founded in 2022) and holds the title of Executive Chairman.
Mr. Mayer is the founder of Smash Ventures Management Co. LP (founded in 2022) and holds the title of Executive Chairman & Partner.
Mr. Mayer is also the founder of Candle Media LLC..
Mr. Mayer is currently Chairman at DAZN Ltd. Mr. Mayer is Director at Tinuiti, Inc. since 2021.
Mr. Mayer is Director at Jaunt, Inc. (California).
Mr. Mayer is Director at TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.
Mr. Mayer is Independent Director at The Beachbody Co., Inc. since 2021.
Mr. Mayer is Non-Executive Director at HYBE Co., Ltd. starting 2026.
Mr. Mayer is Advisory Board Member at Salesforce, Inc. since 2020.
Mr. Mayer is Advisor at Watertower Ventures, LLC.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Playboy.com, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at iHeartCommunications, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at TikTok, Inc. in 2020, Co-Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer at Forest Road Acquisition Corp.
II from 2020 to 2023, Chairman-International Segment at The Walt Disney Co. from 2018 to 2019, Chairman at DAZN Group Ltd. from 2021 to 2023, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at UTV Software Communications Pvt Ltd. from 2011 to 2012, Director at NEXON Co., Ltd., Director at TFCF Corp., Executive Vice President at An Internet Group, Head-Global Media & Entertainment Practice at L.E.K.
Consulting LLC, Chief Operating Officer at Douyin Co., Ltd., Chief Operating Officer at Bytedance, Inc. in 2020, and Strategic Advisor at Forest Road Acquisition Corp.
Education includes graduate degree from San Diego State University in 1988, undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1984, and MBA from Harvard Business School in 1990.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 39,565 ( 0.87% ) | 231 455 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Kevin Mayer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEACHBODY COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-24 |
| SALESFORCE, INC. | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-10-31 |
| HYBE CO., LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2026-03-30 |
Smash Capital, Inc.
 Smash Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Founder | 2021-12-31 |
DAZN Ltd.
 DAZN Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engages in sports streaming and entertainment services | Chairman | - |
Smash Ventures Management Co. LP
 Smash Ventures Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Smash Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of enterprise software & gaming, financial services, healthcare, technology and commerce. It provides financing for later and growth stage transactions. | Founder | 2021-12-31 |
Watertower Ventures, LLC
 Watertower Ventures, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Watertower Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on fintech & financial Services, enterprise AI optimization, evolution of media and consumer AI transformation. It participates in pre-seed, seed and early stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 5 million. The firm acts as a lead and co-lead investor. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Candle Media LLC
 Candle Media LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media company | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-12-31 |
Tinuiti, Inc.
 Tinuiti, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing agency services | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-31 |
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Training of Kevin Mayer
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
92
1st degree connections
28
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
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The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Consumer Services |
TFCF Corp.
 TFCF Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Engages in television broadcasting and film production activities | Consumer Services |
Playboy.com, Inc.
 Playboy.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of PLBY Group, Inc., Playboy.com, Inc. is a company based in Beverly Hills, CA. | Technology Services |
Salesforce, Inc.
 Salesforce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer relationship management software technology | Technology Services |
UTV Software Communications Pvt Ltd.
 UTV Software Communications Pvt Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides motion picture and video production & television broadcasting services | Consumer Services |
San Diego State University
 San Diego State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
iHeartCommunications, Inc.
 iHeartCommunications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio broadcasting stations | Consumer Services |
An Internet Group | |
L.E.K. Consulting LLC
 L.E.K. Consulting LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic consulting services | Commercial Services |
NEXON Co., Ltd.
 NEXON Co., Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops online games | Technology Services |
Tinuiti, Inc.
Tinuiti, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital marketing agency services | Commercial Services |
HYBE Co., Ltd.
 HYBE Co., Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides music production and entertainment management services | Commercial Services |
TikTok, Inc.
 TikTok, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform for creating and sharing short-form mobile videos | Technology Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Jaunt, Inc. (California)
 Jaunt, Inc. (California) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides an end-to-end solution for creating cinematic VR experiences | Technology Services |
Douyin Co., Ltd.
 Douyin Co., Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates short-form video platform and the domestic counterpart to TikTok | Technology Services |
DAZN Ltd.
DAZN Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engages in sports streaming and entertainment services | Technology Services |
Watertower Ventures, LLC
Watertower Ventures, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Watertower Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on fintech & financial Services, enterprise AI optimization, evolution of media and consumer AI transformation. It participates in pre-seed, seed and early stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 5 million. The firm acts as a lead and co-lead investor. | Finance |
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.
 TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a financing subsidiary/special purpose entity | Finance |
Smash Ventures Management Co. LP
Smash Ventures Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Smash Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of enterprise software & gaming, financial services, healthcare, technology and commerce. It provides financing for later and growth stage transactions. | Finance |
DAZN Group Ltd.
 DAZN Group Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an sports entertainment platform | Technology Services |
Bytedance, Inc.
 Bytedance, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates content platform to inform and educate people about cultures & languages | Technology Services |
Forest Road Acquisition Corp.
 Forest Road Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II
 Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
The Beachbody Co., Inc.
 The Beachbody Co., Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a health and wellness company | Consumer Services |
Candle Media LLC
Candle Media LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media company | Commercial Services |
Smash Capital, Inc.
Smash Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
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