Venezuela oil rush: US investors chase Trump's $100 billion call
Published 13 June 2026 ยท finance
US investment groups are actively pursuing opportunities in Venezuela's oil sector following the lifting of sanctions and a new hydrocarbons law. Lionheart Capital is leading
US investment groups are actively pursuing opportunities in Venezuela's oil sector following the lifting of sanctions and a new hydrocarbons law. Lionheart Capital is leading the charge with a proposed merger to create the first Nasdaq-listed company offering direct access to Venezuelan oil assets, aiming for a $1 billion valuation.
Published: June 13, 2026 โข 4:36 PM IST ยท Updated: June 13, 2026 โข 5:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
US investment groups are actively pursuing opportunities in Venezuela's oil sector following the lifting of sanctions and a new hydrocarbons law.
Lionheart Capital is leading the charge with a proposed merger to create the first Nasdaq-listed company offering direct access to Venezuelan oil assets, aiming for a $1 billion valuation.