BlackLions
BlackLions
About us
"BlackLions Group stands at the forefront of transformative investments, driven by a deep commitment to innovation, integrity, and global impact. As a visionary investment firm, BlackLions doesn’t just follow trends—it anticipates them, strategically positioning itself at the cutting edge of emerging industries to unlock new opportunities that redefine market landscapes".
Our Mission
"BlackLions connects global capital to emerging market opportunities through innovative, sustainable investments in infrastructure, real estate, and technology—unlocking high-potential projects, empowering community growth, and delivering superior returns with integrity and positive impact."
Opportunistic,
Disciplined Approach
Transformative Investment Strategies
Our investment philosophy is built on vision and value. We identify undervalued opportunities in both developed and emerging markets, applying a disciplined, opportunistic approach to deliver superior returns. Whether it’s private equity, corporate credit, or listed equities, our strategies combine macro insights with deep sector knowledge, ensuring resilience and growth in a constantly shifting global economy.
Capital Access That Opens New Frontiers
BlackLions Group provides clients and partners with unmatched access to global capital markets, bridging relationships with leading private equity funds, hedge funds, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors. This capital access enables us to fund complex, large-scale projects across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and digital finance with the speed, agility, and precision required in today’s dynamic markets.
Diversified
Capital Access
Portfolio
Asset Development & Growth Platforms
From ground-up development to the repositioning of existing assets, BlackLions Group transforms ideas into enduring enterprises. We partner with world-class developers, operators, and entrepreneurs to build platforms that thrive—whether that means luxury real estate communities, renewable energy infrastructure, next-generation wellness destinations, or fintech solutions reshaping access to capital.
Asset Value Creation & Enhancement
We go far beyond simply deploying capital. BlackLions engineers value by:
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Restructuring and optimizing capital structures.
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Streamlining operations to unlock hidden efficiencies.
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Driving strategic growth initiatives to maximize market potential.
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Leveraging technology and innovation to future-proof assets.
Every investment is treated as a living ecosystem, where strategic improvements lead to compounding long-term value creation.
Value
Creation
Our Core Values
Get to Know Us
We are more than capital providers—we are strategic partners, builders, and innovators. From capital access to asset value creation, from development to long-term stewardship, BlackLions Group delivers investments that transform industries, enrich communities, and shape the future of global markets.
LEONARDO
PADRON---HERMES
Founder &
Managing Partner
DENNIS
HODGES
Founder &
Managing Partner
JOSE
MATOS
Managing Director
GABRIEL
GUTIERREZ
Founder &
Managing Partner
MICHAEL
BALL
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR for USA
JUDITH
PADRON-HERMES
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR for SOUTH AMERICA
JULIE
HODGES
EXECUTIVE MANAGING PARTNER
ANGELIQUE
PADRON-HERMES
EXECUTIVE SALES DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
ANDRES
VAZQUEZ
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ECONOMICS & ACCOUNTING
ORLANDO
MORALES
MANAGING DIRECTOR GLOBAL FINANCE
ERNESTO
LLORENTE
EXECUTIVE SALES MANAGEMENT
PATRICIA
GOMEZ
EXECUTIVE SALES
MANAGEMENT
