Organization · Family Office
Lamanai Capital
Lamanai Capital operates as an investment arm of Hyde Group Belize, focusing on long-horizon capital stewardship with an emphasis on Belize and global markets. It is not a conventional venture capital fund actively sourcing startup pitches.
Overview
What Lamanai Capital does
What Lamanai Capital is
Lamanai Capital operates as an investment arm of Hyde Group Belize, focusing on long-horizon capital stewardship with an emphasis on Belize and global markets. It is not a conventional venture capital fund actively sourcing startup pitches.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Family Office
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 28, 2026
Official channels
Find Lamanai Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
Lamanai Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Lamanai Capital focuses on long-horizon capital stewardship, emphasizing continuity and building lasting institutions over short-term exits. It seeks to expand Hyde Group's Belize platform and global market ambitions through strategic, heritage-linked ventures.
Focus narrative
Lamanai Capital is oriented towards strategic investments that enhance Hyde Group's existing portfolio. It targets sectors such as luxury fashion, retail, tourism, technology, and automotive mobility, with a particular emphasis on ventures that can leverage Belize's unique market position and heritage.
Value beyond capital
Lamanai Capital provides strategic support and resources to its portfolio companies, leveraging the extensive network and heritage of Hyde Group. It aims to foster innovation while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and community development.
Focus and fit
- Sectors
- Food & AgricultureFintech
- Regions
- Caribbean · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Sylvian Hyde, a luxury fashion brand; Hyde's Super Market, a premium grocery platform; Hyde's Meats, an organic meat business; and RAFT, a blockchain-based payment platform for the Caribbean. Other ventures include a luxury tourism project at Hick's Caye Estate and HYDE Motors, which focuses on automotive innovation.
Common questions
What to know about Lamanai Capital
Upseed classifies Lamanai Capital under the Family Office organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 28, 2026
Known limits
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