I help investors, private equity funds, and corporates navigate complex financial landscapes—whether through private market investments, growth strategy consulting, operational developments , or fund selection & due diligence .

Nexalt Capital

Independent Investment Advisory Tailored to Your Needs.

I am Samuel Penagos, and with almost 20 years of experience across strategic investment and business development, I specialize in structuring high-impact financial solutions.

I work independently or as part of specialised teams, helping investors, private equity funds, and corporates align their strategy, capital, and execution across borders.

I bring a cross sector perspective combining fund and asset management, management consulting and M&A, and hands-on operational leadership.

How I help clients

  • Helping investors assess opportunities, manage risks, and build long-term investment strategies.

  • Supporting corporates and private equity firms in identifying and executing external growth opportunities:

    • Conducting global M&A scans to identify high-potential targets.

    • Scouting technologies that reinforce strategic positioning and value proposition.

    • Evaluating opportunities through in-depth commercial and technology due diligence and valuation analysis.

    • Providing end-to-end support throughout the acquisition process.

    • Building and structuring new operating models, such as compliant trade corridors, integrated export processes, or fund platforms.
      Helps turn strategy into real-world infrastructure—legally sound, financially secure, and operationally viable.

    • Supporting scale-up, from business model validation to implementation roadmaps and coordination with stakeholders.
      Secures transaction value and accelerates go-to-market or operational efficiency.

    • Leading complex, cross-border execution projects, including regulatory coordination, logistics flows, stakeholder alignment, and compliance oversight.
      Bridges strategy and field execution in sensitive or multi-party environments.

    • Hands-on support to founders or operational teams, contributing to go-to-market activation, onboarding partners, or managing product/service rollout.
      Adds senior capacity during key phases where bandwidth and speed matter most.

    • Pain points solved:

      • Difficulty translating strategic plans into concrete, structured execution paths.

      • Limited internal capacity to pilot high-stakes or multi-actor initiatives.

      • Risk of execution delay or misalignment post-transaction or post-fundraising.

      • Need for experienced operational leadership without long onboarding or full-time hiring.

    This type of support is typically delivered as a project-based mandate or interim embedded role.

  • Identifying and evaluating high-performing funds (mutual funds, hedge funds, PE funds) and building alternative multi-manager strategies tailored to investor objectives.

    • Tailored market research to help clients understand sector dynamics, competitive positioning, and investment context.

      Gives decision-makers clarity on opportunity size, market entry strategies, or acquisition rationale.

    • Development of Investment Memorandums (IMs) and strategic narratives for deals, funds, or capital raises.

      Turns internal insight into compelling, investor-ready documentation that supports both internal alignment and external traction.

    • Fundraising preparation and coaching for startups, funds, or corporates approaching strategic investors.

      Helps teams sharpen their ask, structure the message, anticipate investor questions, and improve overall confidence and effectiveness.

    • Pain points solved:

      • Lack of internal resources or bandwidth to produce high-quality, investor-grade materials.

      • Uncertainty around how to position or structure a narrative to resonate with the right audience.

      • Difficulty translating business plans or strategic goals into concise, fundable messages.

      • Need for a fresh, external perspective to challenge assumptions or refine the pitch.

    This support is often integrated within broader mandates (e.g. fundraising, M&A, or strategic review), or provided as a standalone service.

Proven experience in complex context.

I recently led the structuring of the first compliant ASM gold export framework in Madagascar, ensuring full traceability, regulatory alignment, and financial safeguards. This initiative secured high-value transactions while establishing a sustainable export corridor for the client.


Sector
Sustainable Gold Trade Finance

Client
Global Metals Industry

Year
2024-25

Skills
Project Management & Leadership | Regulatory Compliance & Due diligence | Contract Negotiation | Supply Chain Process Optimisation | Multicultural Team Leadership |


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