Sheamus Ventures

Sheamus Ventures

Sheamus Ventures is Zane Smith's platform for private investing, public markets, and strategic consulting.

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Zane Smith

About Me

Banker, board chair, investor.

I am Zane Smith, the founder of Sheamus Ventures. I am a husband, father, banker, board chair, and investor.

I serve as EVP and Chief Banking Officer at American Bank, N.A. and as Chairman of State National Bank. Earlier in my career, I worked as a national bank examiner with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which shaped how I evaluate risk, strategy, and growth.

  • Executive banking leadership and commercial strategy
  • Board governance, risk discipline, and capital allocation
  • Private and public investing through Sheamus Ventures

Approach

01

Public Markets

Social arbitrage and vibe investing focused on high-risk, high-return opportunities where market attention, momentum, and timing can create outsized upside.

02

Private Investments

Selective private opportunities with clear economics, capable operators, and practical paths to value.

03

Consulting

Strategic consulting around growth, technology, AI deployment, governance, and practical decision-making, informed by banking and operating leadership experience.

Portfolio

Selected private and public investments.

Private Investment

State National Bank

A private banking investment aligned with Sheamus Ventures' emphasis on durable community institutions, relationship-based financial services, and long-term stewardship.

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Public Investments

Growth & Momentum Portfolio

Focused on AI, mega-cap technology, and leveraged market exposure.

  • 26.9% AI & Mega-Cap Growth
  • 11.2% Leveraged ETFs
  • 7.0% Digital Assets
  • 54.9% Supporting Holdings

My portfolio is intentionally tilted toward long-term growth, with emphasis on artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, digital platforms, and amplified index exposure through leveraged ETFs. The remaining holdings provide diversification across broad-market, dividend, defensive, commodity, and income-oriented positions.

Shown for transparency and educational purposes only. Not investment advice. Allocations are approximate and may change without notice.