Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Hugo Stride Gonzalez is an Investment Associate specializing in Impact Investing. He brings a strong background in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and investment analysis to his current role at Creas, a leading impact investing firm in Spain.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As an Investment Associate at Creas, Hugo is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing impact investment opportunities across various sectors. He plays a key role in conducting in-depth financial and impact analysis, valuating potential investments, and contributing to the firm's investment decision-making processes. Through his work, Hugo helps drive Creas' mission to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside competitive financial returns.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Creas, Hugo gained valuable experience in the financial services industry. He held positions as a Private Equity Analyst at Alantra, where he supported deal origination and due diligence for buyout and growth capital transactions. Additionally, he worked as an M&A Analyst at Jobandtalent, contributing to the firm's cross-border mergers and acquisitions activities.
Earlier in his career, Hugo gained exposure to the consulting and engineering domains, serving as a Junior Consultant at Groupe PSA and a Support Engineer at LIRMM.
Academic Background
Hugo holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Seville, where he specialized in Sustainable Energy Systems. During his studies, he demonstrated strong academic performance and contributed to various student initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
- Impact investing and sustainable finance
- Private equity and venture capital
- Financial analysis and investment due diligence
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Project management and strategic consulting
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Hugo has been actively involved in the impact investing community, serving as a Nova Member at -Nova-, a platform that connects impact-driven entrepreneurs and investors. In this capacity, he leverages his expertise to support the growth and development of sustainable businesses.
Conclusion
With his diverse experience in the financial services industry and his passion for impact investing, Hugo Stride Gonzalez is well-positioned to contribute to Creas' mission of driving positive social and environmental change through strategic investments. His analytical skills, industry knowledge, and commitment to sustainable development make him a valuable asset to the firm and its portfolio companies.
