Our Story

Foundation Begins with Discovery

Foundation Begins with Discovery

Founded in 2024 and based in Los Angeles, California, our foundation lies on a simple conviction: the best opportunities in private markets aren’t found, but built. Where others see risk, we see discipline to create order.


That discipline stems from tenure and experience, refining judgement and systems, pattern recognition and information synthesis - the ingredients that, together, produce sound investment decisions.

Founded in 2024 and based in Los Angeles, California, our foundation lies on a simple conviction: the best opportunities in private markets aren’t found, but built. Where others see risk, we see discipline to create order.


That discipline stems from tenure and experience, refining judgement and systems, pattern recognition and information synthesis - the ingredients that, together, produce sound investment decisions.

10+

Companies

Invested in and advised across various sectors such as TMT and Services.

40+

Years Experience

With leading financial institutions, family offices and Fortune 500 companies.

1,000+

Global Capital Network

Including institutional and non-institutional investors.

Our Ethos

Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles

Blackshore was built on institutional discipline and entrepreneurial instinct — a combination reflected in every partnership we form. We’re committed to long-term value creation and strengthening the markets we operate in, guided by integrity, operational excellence, and client success.

Blackshore was built on institutional discipline and entrepreneurial instinct — a combination reflected in every partnership we form. We’re committed to long-term value creation and strengthening the markets we operate in, guided by integrity, operational excellence, and client success.

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Trust & Integrity

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Trust & Integrity

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Dignity & Respect

Clarity first

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Speed & Accountability

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Culture & Collaboration

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Culture & Collaboration

Our Team

Executive Committee

Steve Makely

Founder & Managing Partner

Jasmine Shih

Strategic Advisor, Investor

Contact Us

Good deals start quietly.

Good deals start quietly.

Considering a sale, purchase, capital raise or second opinion? Let's talk before it happens.

Investments

Operations

Advisory

Deal Submissions & Inquiries

Submit your deal or request by sending us a message at the email address listed below.

Location

Los Angeles, California, USA

Responsive time

Within 24 hours

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