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Peter Benz
Corporate Officer/Principal at MARA HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2025-05-30
Profile
Peter Thomas Benz was the founder of Viking Asset Management LLC, founded in 2001, holding the title of Chairman & Managing Member.
Mr. Benz is also the founder of Bicoastal Consulting Corp.
Mr. Benz is currently the Vice President-Corporate Development at MARA Holdings, Inc., starting in 2021.
Former positions include Chairman at Brushy Resources, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, Chairman at Optex Systems, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, Chairman at Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, Director at CannaBusiness Group, Inc., Independent Director at PhoneX Holdings, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, Independent Director at Fluent, Inc. from 2015 to 2020, Director at SOL Global Investments Corp., Director at Lilis Energy, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Independent Director at Red Violet, Inc. from 2018 to 2025.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RED VIOLET, INC. 0.72% | 2024-11-26 | 98,994 ( 0.72% ) | 5 M $ | 2025-05-30 |
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Peter Benz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MARA HOLDINGS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-05-19 |
Former positions of Peter Benz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RED VIOLET, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-03-03 |
| FLUENT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-31 |
| LILIS ENERGY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-04-30 |
| SOL GLOBAL INVESTMENTS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2018-01-14 |
| PHONEX HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Training of Peter Benz
University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 7 |
|---|---|
| PHONEX HOLDINGS, INC. | Technology Services |
| OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC | Electronic Technology |
| FLUENT, INC. | Technology Services |
| THE CANNABUSINESS GROUP, INC. | Industrial Services |
| SOL GLOBAL INVESTMENTS CORP. | Commercial Services |
| RED VIOLET, INC. | Technology Services |
| MARA HOLDINGS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Viking Asset Management LLC
 Viking Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Viking Asset Management LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Burlingame, California. The firm was founded by Peter Benz and Stephen Rudolph in 2001. They provide investment advice to high net-worth clients. | Finance |
Brushy Resources, Inc.
 Brushy Resources, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Brushy Resources, Inc. engaged in the acquisition and development of both conventional and unconventional onshore oil and natural gas resources. It was operated and targeted oil reserves. The company was founded on June 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Optex Systems, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Bicoastal Consulting Corp | Finance |
Lilis Energy, Inc.
 Lilis Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Lilis Energy, Inc. operates as an independent oil and gas company, which engages in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil, natural gas, and liquids. Its operations focuses on the Delaware Basin of the Permian in Winkler, Loving & Reeves Counties, Texas & Lea County, and New Mexico. The company was founded in August 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
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