Prominent leaders within the credit union space will hear from global leaders in a variety of industries such as Media, Banking and Digital commerce
Multiple panel discussion on strategic issues facing credit unions, technology trends and learnings from other industries around the globe.
One of a kind event will also showcase the latest FinTech Innovations designed to allow Credit Unions to Serve their communities better.
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global multi-phased investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ (“Black Dragon”), which places a focus on advanced technologies in high-growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities, has announced its Annual Investor Forum happening on June 5, 2026, in Palm Desert, California. The firm’s leadership team will be in attendance alongside leaders from its portfolio companies and members of the Black Dragon Limited Partner Advisory Board.
Founded over a decade ago by recognized technology leaders, Black Dragon Capital℠ has a history of creating, growing, and investing in market-leading digital commerce and media companies. The firm combines its unique, operationally led approach with the deep domain expertise provided by its global network of professionals with extensive industry experience and investment success to deliver results.
Its team leverages the expertise of industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the fintech and credit union spaces, with some members of the leadership team having created successful FinTechs and managed large credit unions. Due to this unique approach, the firm can influence operating performance in companies within their portfolio, allowing them to achieve higher governance, ensure credit union influence, and seek to generate returns that we believe may exceed certain market benchmarks over time, though there can be no assurance through collaborative partnerships.
Black Dragon Capital℠ Founder and CEO, Louis Hernandez, Jr. has also been an active advocate for the wellbeing of children through the For A Bright Future Foundation (“For A Bright Future”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit he founded which is dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Many members of the firm, sharing the Foundation’s advocacy of giving back to the community, actively support the Foundation and participate in its events. The Black Dragon Capital℠ FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board focuses on collaboration, innovation and community engagement between the most advanced credit unions and CUSOs in the industry and the intense operating focus and domain expertise of Black Dragon Capital. The collaboration seeks to build the most important and successful FinTech organizations that solve the most significant issues in the industry, creating sustainable long-term businesses, and drive strong returns¹ to members and investors in the credit union industry.
The Black Dragon Capital℠’ FinTech CUSO Fund Chair Benson Porter² will be joined by the FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board i Co-Chairs Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst FCU and Chuck Fagan, CEO of Velera.
“I continue to be impressed with the global reach of Black Dragon Capital and their familiarity with other industries,” said Benson Porter, FinTech CUSO Chair at Black Dragon Capital. “As a long time Credit Union CEO, it’s been eye opening to hear of the issues other industries face then apply learnings to serve our community better.”
The Annual Investor Forum will reinforce the firm’s commitment to the industry by highlighting the latest developments in the Black Dragon Capital℠ portfolio, with a focus on advanced FinTech technologies designed to benefit credit unions by addressing their unique needs. The event will tackle critical discussions on issues and overlaps between industries and how advanced technologies in other markets may be adapted to the US Credit Union market. Attendees will receive a global overview of popular trends in technology from global leaders in digital commerce and sports and media.
A series of interactive discussions led by worldclass speakers on key topics relevant to the credit union space will also be held, covering emerging technologies shaping credit unions and an industry technology outlook.
“Black Dragon Capital℠ FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board had a very productive planning session late last year and we are excited to show our limited partners the progress that we’ve made. Since then, our team has been hard at work with creating and optimizing solutions that can help credit unions serve their members better. Our Investor Event is all about sharing the progress and the successes that would not have been possible without our collaborative engagements with some of the brightest, future-forward credit union leaders,” says Louis Hernandez, Jr., Founder and CEO of Black Dragon Capital.
“I’m excited to be a part of the Annual Black Dragon Investor Forum,” says Thayne Shaffer³, President and CEO of America First Credit Union. The agenda is very unique and compelling. I’m looking forward to hearing from our portfolio companies and other industry leaders who have a shared vision on working together to serve our community better. Black Dragon’s track record is impressive, and their global reach add a powerful perspective.”
¹ - While the firm seeks to generate attractive returns, investments in private technology companies involve significant risk, including loss of capital.
² - Mr. Porter is affiliated with a Black Dragon portfolio partner and may have conflicts of interest.
³ - Mr. Shaffer is not a client or investor. No compensation was provided for this statement.
About Black Dragon Capital℠
Black Dragon Capital℠ (BDC), founded over a decade ago by recognized technology leaders, is a unique multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments that strengthen economic stability within communities. The firm was founded and led by a collaborative team of experienced entrepreneurs with intense operating experience, and a proven track record. They work closely with entrepreneurs to build market leading companies using their proprietary Black Dragon Toolkit℠, which is designed to drive operational value and returns.
Learn more at www.blackdragoncap.com
About the Black Dragon Capital℠ FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board
The FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board (LPAB) is an organization comprised of recognized credit union and CUSO investment partners. The Advisory Board provides input on industry issues, feedback on operational and technical areas with potential and current investments, and provides strategic advice and direction on all Black Dragon Capital's investments for Fintech strategies. The Advisory Board's feedback incorporates insight from Black Dragon's Global Advisory Group, thought leadership and guidance on key events.
About For A Bright Future Foundation
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive members of our global community. Learn more at forabrightfuturefoundation.org.
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