BlackSwan Capital continues to expand its international platform and strategic advisory capabilities.
We are pleased to welcome Julio Pedro Uqueio, based in Denmark, as a Partner at BlackSwan Capital.
Julio Pedro is an international business executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience in project origination, large-scale project structuring and cross-border partnerships, particularly in emerging and high-growth markets.
His addition significantly strengthens BlackSwan’s growing footprint on the African continent, where we see substantial opportunities in energy, natural resources, infrastructure and sustainability-driven investments.
International Executive with Energy Sector Track Record
Throughout his career, Julio Pedro Uqueio has worked with leading international companies across the global energy and engineering sector, including:
- SGS
- Jindal Africa
- Schlumberger (SLB)
- Halliburton
Through these roles he has developed deep expertise in engineering environments, project execution and international energy markets, particularly across Africa and other emerging regions.
His professional focus spans mining, oil & gas and environmental projects, sectors that remain fundamental to global economic development and the evolving energy landscape.
Entrepreneur and Strategic Project Developer
In addition to his corporate career, Julio Pedro is an entrepreneur and project developer.
He is the Managing Director and Founder of Mati2ilt, a company providing engineering and sustainability solutions, as well as Uq Group Holding, where he focuses on the development and structuring of large-scale projects.
His work is centred on building partnerships between:
- Governments
- Institutional investors
- International industry partners
to facilitate the development of strategic projects across energy, natural resources and sustainable infrastructure sectors.
Strengthening BlackSwan’s African Strategy
Africa is expected to become one of the most important growth regions for energy production, natural resources, infrastructure development and industrial expansion over the coming decades.
With his strong network across several African countries, Julio Pedro Uqueio will support BlackSwan’s activities in building cross-border partnerships, investment platforms and project structures across the continent.
His experience in connecting governments, investors and international companies makes him a valuable addition to BlackSwan’s international platform.
Statements
Julio Pedro Uqueio commented:
“Africa represents one of the most dynamic regions for energy, infrastructure and resource development in the coming decades. I am excited to join BlackSwan Capital and contribute to building strategic partnerships that connect international capital with transformative projects across the continent.”
Martin Wolfram Steininger, CEO of BlackSwan Capital, added:
“Julio brings a powerful combination of entrepreneurial leadership, engineering sector experience and a strong network across African markets. His expertise will significantly strengthen BlackSwan’s international expansion strategy.”
Building Global Partnerships
BlackSwan Capital operates at the intersection of capital markets, infrastructure, energy and international advisory.
Expanding our global network with experienced partners in key regions is a central element of our strategy.
Julio Pedro Uqueio brings international project experience, deep industry expertise and strong regional networks, making him a natural fit for BlackSwan’s continued global expansion.
We are delighted to welcome him to the team.
When capital is critical, execution matters. 🦢⚡
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