Jamaica’s richest man Michael Lee-Chin invests $500,000 in digital ad firm Visual Vibe

Jamaica’s Kintyre Holdings says its subsidiary, Visual Vibe, has secured a strategic investment of US$500,000 from Portland PJX, the private investment firm of Jamaican-Canadian billionaire Michael Lee-Chin. The infusion is part of Lee-Chin’s broader commitment to back homegrown media and tech ventures while positioning Visual Vibe for a pre-IPO phase.

In a statement, Tyrone Wilson, founder and CEO of Kintyre, described Lee-Chin as a mentor over the past two years and said the investment reflects faith in Visual Vibe’s business model and expansion trajectory. The funding is expected to accelerate growth, expand infrastructure and help the company transition into new markets.

Visual Vibe is a prominent digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising firm with a 15-year legacy in Jamaica. It operates more than 40 digital indoor screens and billboards across key locations on the island. Wilson says the company plans to upgrade existing units, roll out new equipment, and diversify product offerings for advertisers. To extend its reach, Visual Vibe also inked a U.S. partnership with Dalvey Media, which operates a fleet of 175 digital advertising trucks. As part of that expansion, Kintyre has established a U.S. entity in Miami to coordinate national rollout efforts.

The US$500,000 investment from Portland PJX comes as part of Visual Vibe’s push into international markets. Kintyre expects the investment to support the acquisition of additional screens, bolster technology platforms, and strengthen its sales and operations teams on both sides of the border.