VE Hospitality Group South Florida Largest Private Companies.
Miami, FL. November 2025
VE Hospitality Group has once again been named to the South Florida Business Journal’s 2025 list of the 100 Largest Private Companies, ranking #51 based on its 2024 revenue of $147.9 million and a team of 1,500 employees. This marks the third consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the prestigious list and reinforces VE’s leadership as the highest-ranked hospitality company in the region.
Published annually, the South Florida Business Journal’s list highlights the most influential privately held companies in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, which collectively generated over $87.23 billion in revenue and employ more than 33,550 people locally.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized once again among South Florida’s largest private companies,” said Matias Pesce, co-owner & CEO of VE Hospitality Group. “This ranking is not just a reflection of our financial growth, it’s a testament to the passion, consistency, and culture that fuel everything we do. Our purpose is clear: to make people feel special, from our guests to our employees and our partners. That’s the power of hospitality done right.”
Expanding Coast to Coast
VE Hospitality Group operates over 26 restaurants and hotel venues across Miami-Dade & Broward County, and an additional 4 restaurants in Las Vegas, bringing its total portfolio to approximately 30 operating concepts. From coastal neighborhoods to the Las Vegas Strip, VE continues to scale its high-touch, culturally rooted hospitality brand while maintaining an unwavering focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
Driven by Vision, Defined by Values
VE Hospitality Group’s growth is shaped by a clear and forward-looking vision:
“To grow a portfolio of iconic destinations that inspire connection and joy, places where people feel seen, celebrated, and at home, wherever VE goes.“
This vision comes to life through unique restaurant and hotel concepts that are both distinctive and memorable, each designed to foster genuine human connection. Whether it’s a lively culinary destination or a boutique hotel, VE creates places where people feel valued and part of something special, everywhere VE goes; it brings its culture of care, creativity, and connection.
Supporting this vision is a strong set of core values, brought to life through VE’s signature mantra:
“Because Hospitality is our Lifestyle.”
These values are captured in the acronym STYLE:
S – Serve with Heart: True service makes people feel special through warmth and attention.
T – Thrive as One Team: Across every room and kitchen, hospitality is built together.
Y – You Come First: From guests to team members, people are the priority.
L – Lead with Purpose: Leadership is lived through example and integrity.
E – Evolve Through Creativity: Innovation in flavors, design, and experiences keeps VE fresh, relevant, and alive with style.
“We lead with purpose and serve with heart,” added Pesce. “Our STYLE values are not just words, they guide our teams every day. They’re the reason people return to our restaurants and hotels, not just for what we offer, but for how we make them feel.”
Purpose-Driven Growth in Hospitality
At VE Hospitality Group, the emotional core of the business is simple: to make people feel special. Every detail, from a perfectly plated dish to a heartfelt greeting, is designed to create meaningful, memorable moments.
With a growing national footprint and nearly 30 operating restaurants and hotels, VE has become a leader in experiential hospitality, celebrated for its culinary creativity, immersive environments, and culturally rooted service.
Looking ahead, the company continues to explore expansion opportunities in domestic and international markets, always bringing with it the spirit of Latin heritage, global inspiration, and constant commitment to human connection.
About VE Hospitality Group
VE Hospitality Group is a Miami-based, multi-concept hospitality company operating award-winning restaurants, boutique hotels, and lifestyle destinations across South Florida and Las Vegas. Founded in a culture of passion, innovation, and connection, VE is redefining what it means to deliver hospitality with heart.
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By E.Machado
Media Contact/ VE Hospitality Group
Elba Machado – VP Communications, Media & Government Relations
emachado@vehospitality.com
