Black Dragon Capital, LLC

Black Dragon Capital, LLC is a private equity and growth equity firm founded in 2013, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Operating as a technology-focused investment firm, its core business involves building market-leading companies that address significant industry challenges. The firm's mission is to generate strong financial returns while driving systemic change in underserved sectors, emphasizing diversity, impact investing, and strengthening economic stability within communities.

Black Dragon Capital focuses on high-growth technology sectors undergoing accelerated digitization. Its key market segments include digital commerce, sports and media technology, financial services technology (fintech), digital payments, and cybersecurity. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology, known as the "Black Dragon Toolkit℠," to transform mid-market technology companies into market leaders.

The firm is led by its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Louis Hernandez Jr., an experienced entrepreneur and operator recognized for his focus on diversity and transforming companies. Recent notable activities include investments in fintech solutions such as OpenGradient (April 2026), GenAspire, and Veep Software (August 2025), often in partnership with credit unions to optimize services for younger demographics. Black Dragon Capital positions itself as an operationally-led firm that combines deep domain expertise with a commitment to social impact and long-term value creation.