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Black Dragon Capital℠ to attend CUNA GAC 2024 with team of renowned FinTech leaders

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠, a global, multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, has announced its attendance to the annual CUNA GAC happening at Washington DC.

Key Points: 
  • Black Dragon Capital℠ has a long history of creating and investing in market leading FinTech companies.
  • This year, the firm continues its support for the credit union community by participating in the CUNA GAC 2024.
  • Black Dragon Capital℠ will be joining in the following events from March 3rd to 5th:
    CUNA GAC Panel: Building Innovation Capacity and Entrepreneurial Capabilities (March 5, 9-9:50a.m.)
  • Founder of Black Dragon Capital, and Managing Partner of the Fintech Fund.

Black Dragon Capital℠ expands One Dragon Services™ team to focus on needs of the Credit Union Movement

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠, a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, has expanded their subsidiary One Dragon Services™ team to focus on addressing the needs of the Credit Union Movement.

Key Points: 
  • It provides Black Dragon Capital℠ with the unique capability to grow their portfolio companies or form new companies when warranted by the investment environment.
  • All these efforts are a clear indication of Black Dragon's dedication to making a significant investment in building FinTechs that service the unique needs of the credit union market.
  • The expansion of the One Dragon Services™ group is designed to accentuate our focus on the credit union space, said Benson Porter, Chair of the BDC FinTech Fund.
  • "I'm excited about being able to directly support the credit union and technology that we invest in to make them better."

Black Dragon Capital℠ partners with CU 2.0 on the intersection Credit Unions and Technology

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon"), a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, has announced its new strategic partnership with recognized credit union strategic advisory firm CU 2.0 aimed at empowering Credit Unions as they navigate digital transformation.

Key Points: 
  • Committed to growing credit unions, CU 2.0 thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and success.
  • CU 2.0 partners with FinTechs, enhancing their fit with credit unions, and offers credit unions the tools and opportunities they need to excel.
  • "Our collaboration with Black Dragon Capital isn't just about investments; it's about transforming the credit union landscape with pioneering technology.
  • "CU 2.0 have established themselves as credible thought leaders on the digital transition for credit unions and the technology they'll need to succeed.

Black Dragon Capital℠ to host several events at Money 20/20 and the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues in Las Vegas

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon"), a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, will be hosting several events at Money 20/20 and the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues happening this October in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon"), a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, will be hosting several events at Money 20/20 and the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues happening this October in Las Vegas.
  • The team's desire to keep their finger on the pulse of the community better has culminated in Black Dragon Capital℠ hosting several events as part of Money 20/20, happening October 22-25, 2023, and the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, happening October 22-26, 2023, in Las Vegas.
  • Prominent attendees of these events include Kirk Kordeleski and Benson Porter – credit union industry veterans who both recently joined Black Dragon Capital℠ as advisors.
  • "We look forward to meeting the leaders in our industry and the future entrepreneurs who will share the Financial Technology landscape."

Black Dragon Capital adds award-winning credit union veteran Kirk Kordeleski, former CEO of Bethpage FCU, as Industry Advisor

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠, a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, today welcomes Kirk Kordeleski as its newest Industry Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • As CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union (BFCU), Mr. Kordeleski grew the organization to one of the largest credit unions in the U.S., doubling assets every five years.
  • His addition as an executive advisor of Black Dragon Capital℠ demonstrates the firms continued commitment to intense operational expertise.
  • Black Dragon Capital℠ (BDC, Black Dragon) is a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities.
  • I am honored to work with him and the rest of the Team at Black Dragon to bring technologies that will enhance the important role that credit unions play in communities across the country," said Kirk Kordeleski, Industry Advisor, Black Dragon Capital.

Black Dragon Capital (SM) and his Eminence Cardinal Müller's Dominus Jesus Association Leverage Impact Investing for Social Good with New Evoke Luce Fund

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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ROME, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High-performing investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ ("Black Dragon," "BDC") and with the blessing of the Vatican's Eminence, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, who was elevated by Pope Francis, and his Dominus Jesus Association announced today the formation of a sacred technology multi-phased pioneering initiative established to further "God's Work" and provide a platform to continue to serve communities and families around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Black Dragon Capital℠ and Dominus Jesus Association launch a pioneering multi-year sacred business partnership aiming to foster social advancement in multiple global communities.
  • The announcement comes after Black Dragon Capital℠ and Dominus Jesus Foundation entered a historic multi-year sacred business partnership to support economic growth and social advancement across global regions this past January.
  • The firm was also recently awarded by the Dominus Jesus Association for their support of projects in partnership with the Vatican's Eminence, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller.
  • "I'm really honored to partner with the Vatican's Eminence, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller and his Dominus Jesus Association, to do God's work around the world.

Black Dragon Capital's℠ Louis Hernandez Jr. Launches Next Generation Digital Banking Suite

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez, Jr. leads high performing investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon") in creating innovative and impactful change for the credit union industry and their communities. Black Dragon today announced the launch of a next generation digital banking platform to address the needs of Community-Based Financial Institutions. 

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez, Jr. leads high performing investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon") in creating innovative and impactful change for the credit union industry and their communities.
  • Black Dragon today announced the launch of a next generation digital banking platform to address the needs of Community-Based Financial Institutions.
  • Open Banking Solutions is an advanced cloud based digital banking platform designed to make community-based institutions more competitive.
  • Open Banking Solutions is an advanced cloud based digital banking platform designed to make community-based institutions more competitive.

Black Dragon Capital℠ Forms New FinTech Fund Enabling Credit Unions to Participate and Benefit from Future Technologies

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-phased investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon") today announced the formation of a new FinTech Fund benefiting credit unions. Led by Black Dragon Capital℠ Founder and CEO Louis Hernandez, Jr., and Black Dragon Capital℠ Executive Advisor Benson Porter, this newly formed fund is structured to serve the unique needs of credit unions and aims to provide a new vehicle for credit unions to participate and create opportunities from new, disruptive technologies.  Porter and Hernandez will serve as Co-Chairs of the new Fund.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-phased investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ ("BDC," "Black Dragon") today announced the formation of a new FinTech Fund benefiting credit unions.
  • Led by Black Dragon Capital℠ Founder and CEO Louis Hernandez, Jr., and Black Dragon Capital℠ Executive Advisor Benson Porter, this newly formed fund is structured to serve the unique needs of credit unions and aims to provide a new vehicle for credit unions to participate and create opportunities from new, disruptive technologies.
  • Black Dragon Capital℠ is a high-performing firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities.
  • It aims to rekindle the industry-wide innovation which CUSOs brought to the credit union movement by providing credit unions with a new approach that leans into disruptive technologies.

Black Dragon Capital℠ and Cardinal Müller's Dominus Jesus Association Enter Multi-Year Business Partnership to Support Economic Growth and Social Advancement Across Global Regions

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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ROME, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High-performing investment firm Black Dragon Capital today announced the start of a promising long-term relationship with Cardinal Müller's Dominus Jesus Association with the common goal of promoting economic growth and social advancement across global regions.

Key Points: 
  • Black Dragon Capital℠ and Cardinal Müller's Dominus Jesus Association will bring unique value and capabilities to growing awareness for the mission of continuing God's work.
  • ROME, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- High-performing investment firm Black Dragon Capital today announced the start of a promising long-term relationship with Cardinal Müller's Dominus Jesus Association with the common goal of promoting economic growth and social advancement across global regions.
  • The firm makes control investments in growth sectors disrupted by digitization and has created a proven approach to launching and developing high potential early-stage companies.
  • It also places a special focus on investing in technology areas that address social issues and strengthen economic diversity within communities.

Black Dragon Capital Launches VEEP, a Cloud Native HR Retention and Advanced Pay Solution

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠ a private equity firm formed by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and operators with a track record of successful investing. We make controlled investments in technology companies with a strong focus on promoting diversity, and a history of delivering attractive returns launched  VEEP, a socially responsible SaaS based HR and Payments technology platform, designed to allow hourly employees, under-privileged and under-represented wage earners to access earned wages faster and at a lower cost than other exploitive alternatives, without exposing critical personal information about the employee.

Key Points: 
  • VEEP has created a proprietary HR retention and payment network that provides employers an advanced technology platform that creates a powerful employee retention tool.
  • VEEP has created a proprietary HR retention and payment network that provides employers with an advanced technology platform that creates a powerful employee retention tool.
  • Black Dragon Capital, has created a unique approach to launching and developing early-stage companies.
  • Black Dragon was formed by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and operators, with a track record of successful investing.