What HERA does
Four verticals, one philosophy
HERA invests where essential needs, demand, and experienced leadership converge. Across four distinct investment verticals, our approach remains consistent: partner with exceptional people, strengthen the organizations they lead, and build for long-term value.
- HealthcareAdvancing the infrastructure that improves lives and expands access to care.
- EnergyPowering resilient communities and economies.
- Real EstateInvesting in the environments where people live, work, gather, and belong.
- Alternative BusinessesSupporting founder-led and distinctive businesses with enduring potential.
Why HERA
Built differently from the beginning.
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Experience first
Our perspective begins with experience. HERA brings together operators, clinicians, executives, and founders who understand what it takes to build and lead organizations in complex industries.
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Generational stewardship
Time changes how you build. We make decisions with an understanding that what we build today should remain valuable through changing markets, leadership, and generations.
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Discipline
Strategy creates possibility. Execution creates value. Active partnership creates energy. We work alongside leadership teams to translate opportunity into scalable systems, stronger operations, and sustainable performance.
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Value
We measure success beyond financial performance. Our ambition is to strengthen what’s been built, allowing people and communities to thrive.
Contact
Tell us what you're building.
We’re interested in the business, but we’re equally interested in the people building it. Tell us what you’re working on, where you see the opportunity, and what you’re trying to build next.
HERA Journal
Perspective for people building what lasts.
Who we are
Institution builders
We’ve built companies, led organizations, managed complex operations, developed platforms, and navigated regulation. Our experience shapes how we invest and how we partner.

Dr. Julio Peguero
Founder & Executive Chairman
Dr. Peguero believes strong businesses are built through trust, clear communication, and meaningful long-term relationships with the people who invest, lead, and build alongside you.
Connect with Dr. Julio Peguero on LinkedIn
Mel Davies
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Mel Davies believes enduring institutions are built when purpose, people, and performance are aligned — and when leaders have the courage to rethink the systems that stand in the way of all three.
Connect with Mel Davies on LinkedInPortfolio
Institutions in the making
Across HERA’s investment platform, we partner with people and organizations where disciplined capital, operational expertise, and long-term stewardship can unlock enduring value.

Centro Joyero Select
Commercial Real Estate Redevelopment
Real Estate2026

Oncology Consultants
Oncology Clinical Research Platform
Healthcare2026

GS Power — Gold Sky Group
Power Generation Infrastructure
Energy2026
How we partner
What you can expect in working with the firm
Present
Observe deeply, listen first, seek understanding.
Precise
Every decision is disciplined, informed, and intentional.
Purposeful
Every investment, partnership, and decision is aligned with meaningful vision and disciplined execution.

