Black Dragon Capital℠ (“Black Dragon”) – a global multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments – has announced its sponsorship of the Maxx Convention hosted by GoWest Credit Union Association. The firm has also successfully hosted the welcome reception for attendees to the event happening from October 13 to 16, 2025 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Black Dragon Capital℠ (“Black Dragon”), 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 has recently launched the Black Dragon Capital℠ FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board, an organization comprised of recognized credit union and CUSO investment partners. With renowned industry figures like Chuck Fagan, President & CEO of Velera and Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union taking the leadership role as Co-Chairs, 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 will seek 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 returns to members and investors in the credit union industry.
The Maxx Convention brings together over a thousand credit union professionals for opportunities to network, learn from renowned industry leaders, engage with cutting-edge solutions. The event brings the future of credit union technology to those who would benefit from it most. With over 120 solutions booths and collectively trusted reviews, it is an efficient way to explore the latest possibilities for credit unions.
This event presents an excellent opportunity for the Black Dragon Capital℠ team to expand its network and connect with more members of the credit union industry who share their collaborative and sustainable approach towards building companies that can benefit the credit union movement.
“GoWest has done great things over the years with the Maxx Convention, and we’re excited to join the event this year as both sponsor and host for the welcome reception. Our team is looking forward to the opportunity to get connected with the community and discuss how credit unions and technology experts can meet in the middle and create something exciting through innovation, collaboration, and efficiency,” said Kevin Lee, Partner at Black Dragon Capital.
