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BlackSand Capital

Apex Member Partner — Honolulu, Hawaii

Apex Business Group Worldwide presents BlackSand Capital — a Hawaii-specialist real estate private equity firm distinguished by its integrity, creativity, and deep commitment to the local community. Founded in 2010, BlackSand Capital has overseen approximately $5 billion in Hawaii property investments across hotels, residential, workforce housing, retail, office, and industrial buildings. Connecting visionary founders with the global Apex ecosystem across 80+ countries.

What Apex Is

Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as BlackSand Capital can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.

Invited Member
BlackSand Capital

Founded in 2010, BlackSand Capital is a Hawaii-specialist private equity firm headquartered in Honolulu. Led by Chairman and CEO B.J. Kobayashi, BlackSand is the only Hawaii-focused real estate private equity firm, distinguished by its integrity, creativity, and intimate knowledge of the local market. The firm has overseen the investment of approximately $5 billion in Hawaii properties.

BlackSand Capital invests across multiple real estate sectors including hospitality, residential condominiums, workforce housing, retail, office, and industrial properties. Select investments include Kaimana Beach Hotel, Hyatt Place Waikiki, Waikiki Galleria Tower ($270M acquisition), Kapiolani Village Apartments, Royal Lahaina Resort, and the Premier Place office building on Maui. Their philosophy: 78% of investors are Hawaii-based — keeping investment dollars local.

BlackSand Capital founded and manages XLR8®, a series of community-focused accelerator and incubator programs. XLR8UH® is an award-winning venture accelerator investing in University of Hawaii entrepreneurs and technologies — ranked by Forbes as one of the top 30 accelerators in the nation. XLR8HI® serves as Hawaii's Entrepreneurship Center, and XLR8YOUTH™ is a first-of-its-kind innovation intensive for youth. In 2024, BlackSand Capital acquired Acasia Group, expanding its global reach into the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

Mission: We are proud to be locally owned — our investment dollars stay in Hawaii, making it a better place to live and work.
www.blacksandcapital.com · info@gotoapex.com
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · Tel: (808) 722-6360
Key Figures
$5B
Invested in Hawaii
10+
Major Properties
78%
Local Investors
2010
Year Founded
9+
Team Members
Hospitality
Primary Sector
Hawaii
Exclusive Focus
Invited
Apex Role

"Our investor base is composed primarily of people who live in or have a deep connection to Hawaii. We are proud to be locally owned."

— B.J. Kobayashi, Chairman & CEO, BlackSand Capital
Startup Application

Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program

Aligned with BlackSand Capital' investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit this application. Registration at myapex.me is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads.
Your unique Apex Participant ID. You receive this upon registration at myapex.me. Required to submit.
1. Founder & Company Information
Basic information about you and your startup.
Describe what your company does in one sentence.
"Keeping investment dollars in Hawaii and making it a better place to live and work." — BlackSand Capital
BlackSand Capital values founders with deep roots in Hawaii and a commitment to strengthening local communities.
2. Problem & Technology
What are you building and why does it matter?
What is the problem, why is it important, and who suffers from it?
"We capture rare opportunities often not presented in the market." — BlackSand Capital
BlackSand Capital focuses on real estate and community-oriented investments. Describe how technology enhances your offering in real estate, hospitality, or community development.
3. Market & Traction
How big is the opportunity and what have you achieved so far?
Users, revenue, partnerships, pilots, LOIs, notable milestones.
4. Funding & Investment
BlackSand Capital invests in real estate and community-oriented ventures in Hawaii.
"Our deep foundation in Hawaii rises from a multi-generational family legacy." — BlackSand Capital
What specifically draws you to BlackSand Capital's Hawaii-focused approach and community commitment?
5. Additional Information
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Apex Business Group Worldwide SL (abc-worldwide.com/ecosystem) does not act as an investment broker, placement agent, or funding intermediary. Alpha Academy — Club Society Multiverses (abc-worldwide.com/alphaacademy) does not represent BlackSand Capital or any investor. BlackSand Capital is an invited member of the Apex Ecosystem. Submission does not guarantee review, response, or investment.

BlackSand Capital may browse submitted applications at their sole discretion. All participation is voluntary and non-binding. Apex does not sell applicant data. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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