Black Dragon Capital

Black Dragon Capital, LLC is a growth-oriented private equity firm based in Boca Raton, Florida, established in 2013. The firm specializes in technology investments, targeting sectors influenced by digital transformation, including e-commerce, financial services, fintech, sports, media, and healthcare. Black Dragon Capital seeks to make control investments, leveraging the operational expertise and financial backgrounds of its team, which includes founder Louis Hernandez, Jr. and other industry professionals. The firm distinguishes itself by offering strategic operational advice and partnering with C-level executives, providing substantial experience across various stages of growth and international markets.

Dooley Awadalla

Partner

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Templar Protocol

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Templar Protocol is a startup that focuses on creating a lending platform for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and other digital assets.

Coded Estate

Angel Round in 2024
Coded Estate is Web 3.0's foremost real estate hub. The platform brings homes and rents on-chain, changing fractional ownership and housing market speculation into accessible, efficient, and transparent marketplaces using dNFTS, hybrid smart contracts, and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKp).

Aleph Zero

Seed Round in 2022
Aleph Zero is a developer of a peer-reviewed distributed ledger platform designed to address the limitations of existing blockchain infrastructures across various industries. The platform utilizes a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and features a directed acyclic graph (DAG) architecture, ensuring high speed and scalability. Aleph Zero incorporates privacy-enhancing capabilities based on secure multi-party computation research, allowing developers to innovate without technological constraints. Its ecosystem supports smart contracts and includes a universally trustless wallet, facilitating seamless interactions with other blockchains. The company aims to promote the mass adoption of distributed ledger technology through its advanced and developer-friendly offerings.

Paras

Seed Round in 2021
Paras is a digital marketplace for crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Cryptomeda

Seed Round in 2021
Cryptomeda is a gaming ecosystem that combines NFT collectibles and decentralized finance mechanics within a unique fantasy world. The platform leverages advanced blockchain technology to create an engaging and competitive gaming experience, catering to both casual and dedicated gamers. By integrating iconic crypto characters, Cryptomeda offers a distinctive environment where all economic activities are conducted using a single, unified currency. This approach not only enhances user experience but also validates casual e-sports on the blockchain, making it accessible to a broader audience.

MobiFi

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
MobiFi is a developer of a mobility service platform that leverages blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and tokenization to create a sustainable and neutral ecosystem for transportation services. The platform integrates a variety of mobility options, including e-scooters, ridesharing, electric vehicle charging, parking, and public transit, into a unified system. By connecting public and private service providers within the decentralized finance landscape, MobiFi aims to streamline operations and enhance the transit experience for users. The company focuses on enabling tokenized payments and loyalty incentives, which contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint of transportation. Through its innovative approach, MobiFi seeks to accelerate the adoption of blockchain solutions in the mobility sector.

Naveo Commerce

Venture Round in 2020
Naveo Commerce is an international eCommerce technology company formed from the merger of Digital Goodie and Maginus. It specializes in providing an end-to-end eCommerce platform that supports small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises across various retail segments. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including order management systems (OMS) and fulfillment technology, designed to help retailers and wholesalers effectively manage and expand their online presence. Additionally, Naveo Commerce provides consultancy and implementation services for eCommerce websites, leveraging partnerships with platforms like Magento and Episerver, which operate as a key consulting arm under the Maginus brand.

Aleph Zero

Seed Round in 2020
Aleph Zero is a developer of a peer-reviewed distributed ledger platform designed to address the limitations of existing blockchain infrastructures across various industries. The platform utilizes a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and features a directed acyclic graph (DAG) architecture, ensuring high speed and scalability. Aleph Zero incorporates privacy-enhancing capabilities based on secure multi-party computation research, allowing developers to innovate without technological constraints. Its ecosystem supports smart contracts and includes a universally trustless wallet, facilitating seamless interactions with other blockchains. The company aims to promote the mass adoption of distributed ledger technology through its advanced and developer-friendly offerings.

Grass Valley

Acquisition in 2020
Grass Valley is a manufacturer of digital broadcast equipment focused on the live media and entertainment market. The company develops a range of products, including cameras, camcorders, switchers, effects, digital news production tools, servers, and media storage solutions. By leveraging IP technology and proprietary expertise in media processing, Grass Valley provides products and services that emphasize interoperability and financial efficiency. Their solutions are designed to adapt to the evolving needs of their partners, which include global broadcasters, teleproduction facilities, and independent video professionals. Grass Valley's technology plays a crucial role in the coverage of high-profile live events, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling content owners and service providers to deliver compelling experiences across various platforms, including television, the web, and mobile devices.

PayVeris

Series D in 2019
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.

Enterworks Acquisition

Private Equity Round in 2017
EnterWorks, Inc. specializes in master data management and product information management solutions, catering to various industries, including consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, and fashion. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including dynamic data modeling, digital asset management, and custom-branded portals for collaboration and content syndication. Its flagship product, EnterWorks Enable, serves as a content management platform that allows retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to integrate and manage data from both internal and external sources, facilitating efficient content publishing across multiple channels. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland, EnterWorks operates as a subsidiary of Winshuttle, LLC, following its acquisition in 2015 by Black Dragon Capital. The company partners with technology vendors, resellers, and system integrators to enhance its offerings and support businesses in optimizing their data management processes.

PayVeris

Venture Round in 2016
PayVeris, LLC is a cloud-based digital payment and money transfer platform that provides comprehensive solutions for both consumer and business bill payments, as well as external account-to-account transfers between various financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cromwell, Connecticut, PayVeris enables person-to-person payments, allowing users to send money electronically from their bank or credit union accounts via web, smartphone, or tablet. The platform includes PayWatch, an integrated fraud prevention solution that monitors transactions for potential risks, and PayItNow, a service that connects financial institutions, merchants, and consumers in the payments process. PayVeris has established strategic partnerships with Kony and Corelation to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the digital payments landscape.

Enterworks Acquisition

Acquisition in 2015
EnterWorks, Inc. specializes in master data management and product information management solutions, catering to various industries, including consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, and fashion. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including dynamic data modeling, digital asset management, and custom-branded portals for collaboration and content syndication. Its flagship product, EnterWorks Enable, serves as a content management platform that allows retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to integrate and manage data from both internal and external sources, facilitating efficient content publishing across multiple channels. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland, EnterWorks operates as a subsidiary of Winshuttle, LLC, following its acquisition in 2015 by Black Dragon Capital. The company partners with technology vendors, resellers, and system integrators to enhance its offerings and support businesses in optimizing their data management processes.

Fortress Risk Management

Venture Round in 2014
Fortress Risk Management, LLC is a provider of cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company specializes in offering technology and intelligence services designed to combat financial fraud and reduce risks associated with financial crime. Its comprehensive suite of solutions includes cross-channel transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services, which collectively aim to enhance fraud prevention and compliance efforts for financial institutions. Additionally, Fortress Risk Management's Rampart Intelligence Platform features five specialized modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—each focused on different aspects of risk management. By leveraging these tools, clients can improve their risk management processes, streamline reporting, lower operational costs, and mitigate reputational damage stemming from financial incidents.
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