
Investments
17Portfolio Exits
3Funds
7Partners & Customers
4Service Providers
1About Black Dragon Capital
Black Dragon Capital is a growth-oriented private equity fund focused on technology investment opportunities in e-commerce, financial services, and sports and media. It offers a strategic difference with its real operating advice, C-level executives as partners and substantial experience in all phases of growth, as well as, significant international domain expertise. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Latest Black Dragon Capital News
Jun 22, 2023
News provided by Share this article Share this article We welcome the following new Black Dragon Capital team members: Chris Ducanes, Jyotsna Sharma, Alejandro Adi, Lourdes Castillo, Analia Julieta D'Addese, Vineet Begwani, Johanna Vazquez New additions strengthen unique operations-led approach to technology investing BOCA RATON, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC), a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments known for its unique, operations-led approach today announced new additions to its roster of tenured industry experts. Black Dragon Capital℠ has a completely different approach to investing. The firm combines deep domain operating expertise, an emphasis on social impact investing, and a solid history of success in the fields we invest in. The firm is led by a diverse manager and team that have delivered consistent, well-above market returns and growth in their portfolio enterprise value. The fund's leadership are not merely participants in the industry, they are recognized founders, CEO's and entrepreneurs who have reshaped industries through their innovations and leadership. They have also contributed significant amounts of their own capital to past fund investments. These new additions represent the most recent expansion of a firm committed to helping industries grow and prosper by addressing the most significant issues they face. We welcome the following new Black Dragon team members: Alejandro Adi, Director of Operational Finance Alejandro Adi is a member of the One Dragon Services group focused on CFO and financial services. He is a senior financial and administrative executive with over 25 years of experience. He has served as CFO, VP of Finance, Regional Controller and F&A Director in several multinational technologies' companies. As Vice President of Finance LATAM at MicroStrategy, he led the finance, accounting, tax, IS, HR and administrative areas for approximately 17 years. He has also served at the following companies: Sterlington PLLC, Lazo, Limpiolux SA, Vida Tec SA, Claro and NCR Corporation. Mr. Adi holds an MBA from Universidad del CEMA and a BA from Universidad de Buenos Aires. He is fluent in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Jyotsna Sharma, VP of Finance Jyotsna Sharma is the Vice President of Finance, focused on BDC's investments analysis, investment structures, due diligence, execution and closing, and fund level performance reporting. Ms. Sharma has over 14 years of global experience leading investment portfolios and teams in the US, Middle East, and Asia in public and private sectors. She has had a wide range of responsibilities in private equity investment processes including leading sourcing, investment mandates, portfolio management, acquisitions and dispositions, financial analysis, due diligence, and fund raising. In the past, Ms. Sharma has also served as a Business Mentor for the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. She earned her MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School's joint program, and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering from Punjab Technical University in India. In addition, she is a Certified M&A Advisor (CM&AA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGGS). Chris Ducanes, General Counsel A. Christopher Ducanes is the General Counsel of Black Dragon Capital. In his role, he leads the firm's legal, information technology, compliance, human resources and other administrative functions. Mr. Ducanes has nearly 25 years of legal, administrative, executive management, strategy, and operational experience, including scaling private and public PE-backed software and technology companies in highly regulated markets with global operations. Mr. Ducanes earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in both Marketing and Management from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He holds a Juris Doctorate in law from the University of Illinois - Chicago School of Law and a Master of Laws in Transnational Business Practice from the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Ducanes also attended Cornell University's intensive FALCON program in Japanese. Lourdes Castillo, Director of Human Resources and Administration Lourdes Castillo is the Director of Human Resources and Administration at Black Dragon. Prior to starting with Black Dragon Capital, Ms. Castillo worked in the private and public sectors for both large and small businesses, gaining over 20 years Human Resources experience. She has guided her prior employers in the HR administration, operations, compliance and taxation reporting focusing on implementing policies and procedures setting an overall company standard practice. She has overseen corporate and worldwide Human Resources including recruiting, payroll, benefits, people and performance, employee training and overall company culture and employee relation for employers in the tech, resort/casino, legal and financial sector. Her philosophy is that one can never quit learning and growing both personally and professionally and both our internal and external customers satisfaction and customer relations are at the core of every business. Ms. Castillo holds a BA in Business Administration and Finance from Brandman University. She is fluent in Spanish and English. Vineet Begwani, Analyst Vineet Begwani is an Analyst at Black Dragon, assisting with executing transactions, valuations, and financial analysis. He has a broad range of experience in the financial services and manufacturing sectors with the assessment of M&A and financing opportunities. Mr. Begwani holds a Master of Science in Finance from ICFAI University. Johanna Vazquez, Controller Johanna Vazquez is a Controller at Black Dragon Capital and supports the For A Bright Future Foundation finance department. She has more than 23 years of financial experience and has worked with large multinational companies and a technology startup. Johanna has managed all aspects of accounting and finance, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, consolidations, audit, payroll, forecasting and pricing. She has a background in due diligence, internal and external audits, and implementation of procedures and ERP systems. Johanna graduated with honors for her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the prestigious University of Buenos Aires (UBA). She believes in continuous learning and growth. Analia Julieta D'Addese Analia is an Executive Assistant to the CEO and Managing Director of Black Dragon Capital. She assists the CEO with administration activities and executive support. She is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience supporting board-level executives within international companies. Ms. D'Addese is from Buenos Aires and she is passionate about self-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Image Management from the Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora. "We're excited to bring in these individuals who have a deep understanding of their fields of expertise. As Black Dragon Capital continues its expansion, it is critical for us to continue adding to our accomplished and diverse team of experts. I am very excited to see how we can leverage their knowledge and experience in creating more long-lasting market leaders," said Louis Hernandez Jr., Founder and CEO of Black Dragon Capital℠ Black Dragon Capital℠ has a long history of investing in areas where there is the chance to create strong social impact which can strengthen the economic stability of the communities they serve. They have continued to expand in a variety of areas and launched a pioneering multi-year sacred business partnership aiming to foster social advancement in multiple global communities with his Eminence Cardinal Müller's Dominus Jesus Association earlier this year. BDC's professionals and advisors all have a unique combination of extensive industry, operational, and investment success in the fields that they invest in. About Black Dragon Capital Black Dragon Capital℠ (BDC) is a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities. The firm was founded and led by a diverse team with a combination of intense operating experience, community impact focus, and a track record of successful investing. They work closely with entrepreneurs to build market leading companies using their proprietary Black Dragon Toolkit℠ and focus on high potential early stage, and mid-market technology companies in growth sectors disrupted by digitization. Federico Biquard
Black Dragon Capital Investments
17 Investments
Black Dragon Capital has made 17 investments. Their latest investment was in MetaLaunch as part of their Seed VC on December 12, 2021.

Black Dragon Capital Investments Activity

Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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12/29/2021 | Seed VC | MetaLaunch | $3.2M | Yes | Black Dragon Capital, CMC Capital Partners, Dutch Crypto Investors, Excalibur Capital Management, Meridian Capital, SL2 Capital, Starter Capital, Undisclosed Venture Investors, and Zephyrus Aviation Capital | 6 |
12/8/2021 | Seed VC | Forward Protocol | $0.5M | Yes | Ardura Capital, AU21, Basics Capital, Bitcoin.com, Black Dragon Capital, CRT Capital, Crypto Valley Labs Accelerator, Cuan Ventures, Darkpool Liquidity, GDA Capital, IBC Group, Lotus Capital, Magnus Capital, Marathon Capital Group, MarketAcross, Master Ventures, MEXC, NFT Technologies, Octopus, Oracles Investment Group, Polygon Studios, Stakez Capital, Tokenova, Utopian Capital, X21, and ZBS Capital | 2 |
11/9/2021 | Seed VC | Paras | $5M | Yes | 1 | |
5/18/2021 | Seed VC | |||||
5/11/2021 | Seed VC |
Date | 12/29/2021 | 12/8/2021 | 11/9/2021 | 5/18/2021 | 5/11/2021 |
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Round | Seed VC | Seed VC | Seed VC | Seed VC | Seed VC |
Company | MetaLaunch | Forward Protocol | Paras | ||
Amount | $3.2M | $0.5M | $5M | ||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | Black Dragon Capital, CMC Capital Partners, Dutch Crypto Investors, Excalibur Capital Management, Meridian Capital, SL2 Capital, Starter Capital, Undisclosed Venture Investors, and Zephyrus Aviation Capital | Ardura Capital, AU21, Basics Capital, Bitcoin.com, Black Dragon Capital, CRT Capital, Crypto Valley Labs Accelerator, Cuan Ventures, Darkpool Liquidity, GDA Capital, IBC Group, Lotus Capital, Magnus Capital, Marathon Capital Group, MarketAcross, Master Ventures, MEXC, NFT Technologies, Octopus, Oracles Investment Group, Polygon Studios, Stakez Capital, Tokenova, Utopian Capital, X21, and ZBS Capital | |||
Sources | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Black Dragon Capital Portfolio Exits
3 Portfolio Exits
Black Dragon Capital has 3 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Payveris on August 10, 2021.
Black Dragon Capital Acquisitions
3 Acquisitions
Black Dragon Capital acquired 3 companies. Their latest acquisition was Grass Valley on February 04, 2020.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
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2/4/2020 | Series A | $36M | Acq - Fin - II | 2 | ||
3/11/2019 | ||||||
3/19/2015 | Private Equity |
Date | 2/4/2020 | 3/11/2019 | 3/19/2015 |
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Investment Stage | Series A | Private Equity | |
Companies | |||
Valuation | |||
Total Funding | $36M | ||
Note | Acq - Fin - II | ||
Sources | 2 |
Black Dragon Capital Fund History
7 Fund Histories
Black Dragon Capital has 7 funds, including Black Dragon Capital Fund I.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
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8/31/2020 | Black Dragon Capital Fund I | $33.9M | 3 | ||
7/8/2020 | BDC Fund I Coinvest 1 | ||||
1/16/2019 | Black Dragon Capital, Series Twelve | ||||
1/2/2019 | Black Dragon Capital, Series Ten A | ||||
11/2/2016 | Black Dragon Capital, Series Five B |
Closing Date | 8/31/2020 | 7/8/2020 | 1/16/2019 | 1/2/2019 | 11/2/2016 |
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Fund | Black Dragon Capital Fund I | BDC Fund I Coinvest 1 | Black Dragon Capital, Series Twelve | Black Dragon Capital, Series Ten A | Black Dragon Capital, Series Five B |
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Amount | $33.9M | ||||
Sources | 3 |
Black Dragon Capital Partners & Customers
4 Partners and customers
Black Dragon Capital has 4 strategic partners and customers. Black Dragon Capital recently partnered with Grass Valley on October 10, 2020.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
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10/19/2020 | Partner | Canada | MIAMI , Oct. 19 , 2020 / PRNewswire / -- Black Dragon Capital , LLC. , a unique , technology focused and high-performing private equity firm led by a diverse founder and team , began collaborating with Grass Valley 's management on The Black Dragon ToolkitSM , a proprietary set of analytical tools , strategic concepts and operational processes that facilitate a better understanding of customer needs and market dynamics , enabling Grass Valley to lead the media industry 's digital transformation . | 2 | |
1/7/2020 | Vendor | ||||
11/20/2019 | Partner | ||||
8/2/2018 | Partner |
Date | 10/19/2020 | 1/7/2020 | 11/20/2019 | 8/2/2018 |
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Type | Partner | Vendor | Partner | Partner |
Business Partner | ||||
Country | Canada | |||
News Snippet | MIAMI , Oct. 19 , 2020 / PRNewswire / -- Black Dragon Capital , LLC. , a unique , technology focused and high-performing private equity firm led by a diverse founder and team , began collaborating with Grass Valley 's management on The Black Dragon ToolkitSM , a proprietary set of analytical tools , strategic concepts and operational processes that facilitate a better understanding of customer needs and market dynamics , enabling Grass Valley to lead the media industry 's digital transformation . | |||
Sources | 2 |
Black Dragon Capital Service Providers
1 Service Provider
Black Dragon Capital has 1 service provider relationship
Service Provider | Associated Rounds | Provider Type | Service Type |
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Acq - Fin - II | Investment Bank | Financial Advisor |
Service Provider | |
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Associated Rounds | Acq - Fin - II |
Provider Type | Investment Bank |
Service Type | Financial Advisor |
Partnership data by VentureSource
Black Dragon Capital Team
1 Team Member
Black Dragon Capital has 1 team member, including current Chief Financial Officer, Timothy Greenfield.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Timothy Greenfield | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
Name | Timothy Greenfield |
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Work History | |
Title | Chief Financial Officer |
Status | Current |