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
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Helping investors assess opportunities, manage risks, and build long-term investment strategies.
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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.
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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.
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Identifying and evaluating high-performing funds (mutual funds, hedge funds, PE funds) and building alternative multi-manager strategies tailored to investor objectives.
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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 |