Francisco Amador | Sleepwell

PE & VC at @ArqosCapital, a Venezuela-focused fund. Former HF analyst. Having fun & learning at Sleepwell.

Infinitely curious. Take your pleasures seriously.

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

I'm excited to share that I'm joining Arqos Capital as a Managing Director, to lead their Private Equity and Venture Capital efforts while replanting my roots in my home country – Venezuela.

I genuinely believe we’re facing a generational opportunity to rebuild and invest behind Venezuela's upcoming recovery, and few platforms are as well positioned as Arqos. The firm sits in a unique position for this stage as it has been investing in Venezuela since 2019 – a deeply contrarian decision at the time.

Over that period, Arqos has built a highly reputable asset management platform, an exceptional team, and a differentiated position in one of the most overlooked markets in the world which now has transformed into a valuable first mover advantage. Today it finds itself at the right place and at the right time.

On a personal level, this opportunity is especially meaningful. After 17 years abroad, I’m excited to reconnect with my home country and contribute, in a small way, to this long-awaited reconstruction phase while also helping build the Arqos platform.

Sleepwell Capital will remain active as a side-project focusing on selective high-conviction opportunities and a content platform, always using the same filter: looking at and talking about things that fascinate me and drive my curiosity.

This is a major (and unexpected) career transition for me after spending over 10 years as a public markets investor, but I couldn't be more excited.

[Edwin Dorsey @StockJabber]

What does the future hold for Venezuela? 🇻🇪

I’m interviewing Francisco Amador @SleepwellCap, who was born and raised in Venezuela, about the country's future, investment opportunities, and risks.

Subscribe to @IdeaBrunchEmail so you don't miss his interview this Sunday!

[Idea Brunch @IdeaBrunchEmail]

Sunday's Idea Brunch was created to help investors better understand the world.

Our upcoming interview with @SleepwellCap about Venezuela will do that in spades.

Don't miss it this Sunday!

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Excited to be featured on @IdeaBrunchEmail this Sunday to talk about investing in Venezuela and @ArqosCapital

Hope you enjoy it!

[Edwin Dorsey @StockJabber]

What does the future hold for Venezuela? 🇻🇪

I’m interviewing Francisco Amador @SleepwellCap, who was born and raised in Venezuela, about the country's future, investment opportunities, and risks.

Subscribe to @IdeaBrunchEmail so you don't miss his interview this Sunday!

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Sir @richardbranson in Venezuela🇻🇪

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Anyone else going to TomorrowX Summit in Austin?

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@TSojitrawa5253 Spotify has higher Free cash flow than the labels and much, much higher ROIC.

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Revisiting the 7 Powers book and I just realized the music labels used to be a Cornered Resource in its heydays and now it's a commodity.

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@gilbert

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@InvestInJapan should I go?

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@mastersinvest Power Law is fantastic! excited for the BofA book, seems very underrated.

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Current reading queue

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@juanapitz read half of it yesterday

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@omega_Null DM me

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Anyone here from OpenAI that can help me please? My ChatGPT account was deactivated for some reason

TIA🙏🙏

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@GabrielMarquezd @yummy_vzla cuales hay? solo conozco piremos que es muy reciente

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Incredible to see @yummy_vzla keep on executing and launching new verticals. Yummy is well on its way to become Venezuela’s SuperApp

(Before Yummy Travel there were no OTAs in Venezuela)

[Vicente Zavarce @metavarce]

Hoy lanzamos Yummy Travel ✈️

Si alguna vez intentaste volar Maracaibo → Caracas → Madrid, ya conoces el problema. No hay dónde comprar ese viaje de una sola vez. Ni en las aerolíneas, ni en Kayak, ni en Expedia. En Venezuela, los vuelos nacionales y los internacionales viven en mundos separados.

Entonces te toca ir a una agencia. Llamadas, mensajes, esperar que te confirmen. Y al final, te cobran en dólares. Tus bolívares no te sirven para comprar un pasaje.

Eso cambia hoy. Con Yummy Travel reservas vuelos nacionales + internacionales en una sola compra. Un itinerario, un pago. En bolívares.

No te mandamos a otra página a terminar la compra. Es como tener una agencia de viajes en tu teléfono, sin llamadas ni esperas. Buscas, comparas, compras. Todo dentro de Yummy.

Y como es Yummy, se conecta con todo lo demás. Imagina: compras el vuelo y en el mismo flujo pides tu Rides al aeropuerto, y cada reserva te da tokens del Yummy Club para usar en el resto de la app.

Viajar desde y hacia Venezuela debería ser así de simple. Desde hoy lo es.

Pronto disponible en la app y ya pueden probar en este link: https://t.co/ZtIqmIARCK

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@metavarce qué increíble !

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

@KingofBears7 he's not responding to my DMs

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

Going to NYC in a few weeks.

Who should I meet with to talk about investing in Venezuela?

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

If you're a Venture Capitalist or Angel Investor, and are interested in attending the Demo Day of Casa212 (first startup accelerator/residency program in Venezuela) on December 12th in Caracas, please DM me

We have 7 amazing founder teams that will be presenting that day.

🚀🇻🇪

[Francisco Amador | Sleepwell @SleepwellCap]

what is the most *amazing* podcast episode you’ve listened to recently?