Venezuela is open for business.
Venezuela is open for business for the first time in a generation.
Following the removal of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026 and a rapid shift in U.S. policy, American companies are re-engaging with a country that holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, vast critical mineral deposits, and an economy that has been effectively closed to foreign investment for two decades. Property values are a fraction of their historical peaks. Businesses that survived the collapse are starved of capital. Infrastructure that once supported a major oil economy sits waiting for investment and competent management.
The opportunity is real. So is the complexity.
U.S. sanctions remain in force, though a wave of OFAC general licenses issued since January 2026 has opened specific sectors — primarily oil and gas — to authorized activity. Every transaction involving Venezuelan counterparties requires independent compliance analysis before proceeding. The regulatory landscape is evolving week by week.
This page aggregates publicly available information on business and real estate listings, financial advisors and brokers active in the market, upcoming events and investor trips, and oil and gas opportunities suited to smaller U.S. operators. It is updated regularly as conditions change.
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Active listings in the Venezuelan market.
The following business types are currently listed for sale or seeking investment on SMERGERS, a global SME marketplace with verified Venezuelan listings. Registration is required to contact sellers directly.
Interstice does not verify, screen, or endorse any listed opportunity or counterparty. Registration required to contact sellers.
Producing well opportunities in Venezuela.
The following oil and gas assets are currently listed for sale on DealStream, a marketplace for energy and industrial transactions. Both listings are active producing well operations in Venezuela.
Producing Wells
Petroleum Company in Full Operations for Sale
Puerto Cruz, Venezuela
A company with more than 29 years of experience in the oil and petrochemical industry. Operations span mechanical works, pipes, tanks and metallic structures, drilling, and civil, electrical, and instrumentation work.
Producing Wells
Petroleum Company for Sale
Venezuela
An established petroleum company with significant equipment, offices, yards, and logistics infrastructure. Full documentation available upon engagement.
Interstice does not verify, screen, or endorse any listed opportunity or counterparty. U.S. persons must conduct independent OFAC compliance analysis before proceeding.
What to evaluate in a producing well acquisition
Production History and Performance Trends
Review daily, monthly, and annual output for oil, gas, and water. Steady decline rates are a positive sign; erratic drops may signal mechanical or reservoir issues.
Operating Costs and Net Revenue
Compare lease operating expenses (LOE) and lifting costs against revenues. Low-cost properties are more resilient to price swings and deliver stronger netback.
Reserve Estimates and Remaining Life
Check engineer-estimated reserves in BOE. Ensure proved and probable reserves are properly categorized and that the remaining productive life supports the investment case.
Property values remain well below historical peaks.
Property values across Venezuela's oil-producing regions remain significantly below historical peaks in dollar terms. Transactions are typically cash-based and denominated in U.S. dollars.
U.S. persons must conduct independent OFAC compliance analysis before entering into any transaction.
Maracaibo
Zulia state, Maracaibo Basin
Venezuela's traditional oil capital and home to the Bolivar Coastal Fields, the largest producing complex in South America. Commercial and residential listings available through the following sources:
Maturín
Monagas state, Eastern Venezuela Basin
Regional capital and services hub for the Orinoco Belt, the largest concentration of heavy crude reserves in the world. Commercial and residential listings:
Puerto La Cruz and Barcelona
Anzoátegui state
Major oil export terminal at Puerto La Cruz and the adjacent city of Barcelona form the commercial center for eastern Venezuela's oil sector. Listings:
Valencia
Carabobo state
Venezuela's industrial capital and a major logistics hub connecting the Maracaibo Basin to the coast. Commercial real estate and industrial properties:
The firms most relevant to foreign investors.
Venezuela's financial and advisory ecosystem includes domestic institutions with deep local knowledge, as well as internationally based firms with significant Venezuela-focused expertise.
VIPCapital
Caracas
Caracas-headquartered investment banking boutique founded in 2002. Covers M&A, debt and equity capital raising, and structured finance for multinationals and Venezuelan conglomerates. A founding member of VENECAPITAL. The most relevant local advisory firm for buyers evaluating Venezuelan business acquisitions.
Gramercy Funds Management
West Palm Beach / Greenwich
Emerging markets investment manager with $7 billion under management, a dedicated Venezuela Special Situations fund, and one of the longest-running institutional positions in Venezuelan sovereign and corporate debt of any U.S. firm. Active in Caracas-based investor meetings in early 2026.
Síntesis Financiera
Caracas
Economic research and advisory firm providing macroeconomic forecasting, inflation and exchange rate analysis, and market intelligence for private equity firms and investment banks evaluating Venezuelan exposure.
J.P. Morgan Venezuela
Caracas
J.P. Morgan has maintained a Venezuela presence for nearly 60 years and offers investment banking, treasury, and payments services to corporate and institutional clients. For U.S. companies re-entering Venezuela, J.P. Morgan's correspondent banking relationships make it a relevant counterparty for structuring cross-border payment flows.
LatamIB
Miami
Independent M&A and capital raising boutique focused on the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with managing directors carrying more than 50 years of combined regional transaction experience and over $10 billion in closed deals.
SMERGERS
Global
Globally active SME investment platform with 48 active Venezuelan business listings across manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, and hospitality. Functions as a self-service marketplace connecting business owners directly with buyers and investors. Registration required to contact sellers.
The investment landscape is moving quickly.
The Venezuela investment landscape is moving quickly and new events are being announced regularly. The following organizations have organized or are organizing investor-focused trips, delegations, and educational content.
Signum Global Advisors
↗Charles Myers's firm has led multiple investor delegations to Venezuela in 2026 and continues to organize access trips for institutional investors and multinationals.
Orinoco Research
↗Caracas-based boutique advisory firm organizing investor trips with government access; contact founder Elias Ferrer directly for upcoming dates.
Trans-National Research
↗New Jersey-based advisory firm organizing investor delegations with meetings scheduled with Venezuelan finance ministry officials.
Startup Venezuela Summit
↗Miami-based summit series connecting Venezuelan and global investors; check site for upcoming dates.
Upcoming oil and gas conferences with Venezuela content
No upcoming conferences scheduled. Check back soon.
Disclaimer
This website aggregates publicly available information about business and investment opportunities in Venezuela for informational purposes only. Nothing here constitutes legal, financial, or investment advice. U.S. persons considering any transaction involving Venezuelan counterparties must conduct independent compliance analysis, including OFAC requirements, before proceeding. Interstice does not screen, verify, or endorse any listed opportunity or counterparty.