Venezuela Portfolio

Cisneros approaches investing in Venezuela with a long-term, partnership-driven strategy grounded in nearly a century of local experience. With a global outlook and deep institutional knowledge, the company focuses on building scalable businesses across sectors vital to the country’s future, including Infrastructure & Connectivity, Consumer & Healthcare, and Media & Digital Solutions.

Through disciplined investment and active operational involvement, Cisneros prioritizes opportunities that strengthen essential systems, support economic recovery, and generate sustainable long-term value.  

Media & Culture

Cisneros has built a legendary media empire that reaches 90% of the Venezuelan population and defines Latin American entertainment and culture. Driven by innovation and a deep understanding of its audiences, the group’s core media properties form a formidable integrated ecosystem that resonates far beyond Venezuelan borders.

Venevision

As Venezuela’s leading broadcast network, it is a major voice in the country’s media landscape. Known for its iconic telenovelas and dynamic programming, it has cultivated strong audience loyalty and broad reach.

As an established regional brand, Venevision has become a cross-platform content ecosystem spanning broadcast, streaming, and digital media. It has influenced popular culture for decades, remaining a primary destination for entertainment and mass engagement, and solidifying its position as a media powerhouse.

By the Numbers

  • Reaches 90%+ of Venezuelan households
  • Consistently ranks among the top-rated national broadcast networks
  • Delivers millions of viewers daily across TV and digital solutions
  • Expanding digital and social audience across streaming and online channels

Miss Venezuela

More than just a beauty pageant, Miss Venezuela is a globally recognized cultural phenomenon, a cherished national institution, and one of the most successful platforms in international pageantry.

With 24 titles across the World’s four major international pageants, garnering incredible viewership numbers and generating extensive social buzz, the brand has come to symbolize excellence, discipline, and global competitiveness. It serves as a powerful initiative to celebrate Venezuelan beauty, talent, and social leadership while shaping cultural identity and national pride. Deeply embedded in the country’s cultural fabric, Miss Venezuela remains a defining force within the broader Cisneros media ecosystem.

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La Wawa

La Wawa is a modern urban transport platform based on mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), offering flexible transit through a single digital system rather than fixed routes. MaaS allows users to plan, book, and pay using one app. It uses data-driven route optimization to analyze real-time traffic and demand, selecting efficient paths to cut delays and boost reliability.

With large buses and smaller "Wawitas," both Wi-Fi-equipped and climate-controlled, La Wawa makes commuting comfortable. For instance, employees avoid long waits, students access reliable transport, and families track rides via GPS. Serving over 20,000 daily riders, La Wawa has reduced average commute times by up to 30%, easing traffic and providing a safer, more sustainable alternative to traditional public transport in Venezuela. These results show how La Wawa makes travel easier, faster, and more secure.

By the Numbers

  • 198,000 + registered users across Venezuela
  • Coverage across 3.8 million people in urban and suburban areas across Venezuela
  • 370,000+ routes executed in 2025 with 1,000+ active vehicles
  • 3 countries, 18 cities, 23M+ population reach

Nueve Once

Grupo Nueve Once is a leading healthcare services provider committed to transforming the medical landscape in Venezuela through an efficient and high-impact operational model. By integrating world-class management processes with a highly qualified medical and administrative team, the group delivers comprehensive health solutions that prioritize quality, precision, and accessibility.

Nueve Once seeks to generate a profound and positive impact on the well-being of the population. Through its focus on technological innovation and human-centered service, the group has established itself as a benchmark for reliability and excellence in the country’s healthcare sector, ensuring that efficient, large-scale medical attention remains a cornerstone of the national infrastructure.

By the Numbers

  • 95% of medical emergencies resolved effectively
  • 950K + patients served nationwide
  • Nationwide coverage

FISA

FISA is a premier personal care manufacturer and distributor in the Venezuelan market. As a 100% Venezuelan-owned entity, FISA is dedicated to the creation, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of high-quality personal care products.

The FISA Brand Portfolio

  • Drene: The brand with the longest trajectory in the Venezuelan hair care market. Drene is the Official Sponsor of Miss Venezuela. By delivering specialized, high-performance formulations, Drene remains the gold standard in hair care, empowering consumers to achieve superior results and radiance.
  • Every Night: A versatile daily personal care brand specializing in hair care, body care, and products for children, offering accessible, effective solutions tailored to the daily needs of every family member.
  • Dermox: It is a leading brand for skin health in the Venezuelan market. This dermo-cosmetic brand focuses on providing a high-quality skin-care experience for both adults and children. Its formulas are dermatologically tested and enriched with active nutrients that leave the skin feeling silky and hydrated, ensuring consumers get the best protection and care.

By the Numbers

  • 70 + years of history in Venezuela
  • Leader in personal care and consumer products manufacturing
  • Nationwide distribution across Venezuela

Venezuela - Opportunity Fund

Structured Capital in a Transitional Market.

The Cisneros Venezuela Opportunity Fund is designed to serve as a premier institutional gateway for large-scale industrial investment in Venezuela, leveraging a “bridge-to-privatization” strategy that captures near-term value while positioning for long-term growth.

Strategy

The Fund focuses on building a multi-sector, partner-led investment structure across key industries, including energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and manufacturing, working alongside best-in-class operators with proven execution capabilities. Investors can participate across the broader strategy or selectively by sector, depending on their objectives.

Execution Approach

A two-track strategy enables both immediate value creation and long-term scale:

  • Near-Term: The Bridge - Opportunistic investments in distribution networks, strategic concessions, and undervalued assets, generating early cash flow and market positioning.
  • Long-Term: The Scale Phase - Participation in privatizations, industrial redevelopment, and large-scale infrastructure opportunities as regulatory conditions evolve.


The Opportunity

A market in transition. A window that won’t wait.

The Fund is built for a unique market moment. Venezuela is entering an early-stage reopening cycle, with increasing regulatory shifts and investor interest across sectors.

By combining disciplined entry today with readiness for institutional-scale opportunities, the Fund is positioned to capture value across the full cycle of economic recovery.