International Business Development & M&A Advisory

Where Opportunity
Meets Clarity

We open markets. We build relationships. We close deals.

A boutique advisory firm built for companies that think beyond borders — and need partners who have already been there.

Rome, Italy
New York, USA

Former operators.
Not just advisors.

NU-Advisory is a boutique cross-border advisory firm specializing in international business development, M&A, and strategic market expansion. We bring 65+ years of combined senior-level experience across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.

"Whatever the geography. Whatever the sector. We know who to call."

We have lived and worked in the markets we serve. We have built commercial pipelines from zero, managed multi-million euro P&Ls, and delivered results where others didn't know where to start.

65+
Years Combined Experience
4
Continents
€600M+
Cumulative Transaction Value
4
Languages

Our Services

Business Development

  • International market entry strategy
  • Target identification & qualification
  • Distribution & partnership agreements
  • Commercial representation
  • Trade mission coordination

M&A Advisory

  • Cross-border transaction execution
  • Buy-side & sell-side advisory
  • Target identification & due diligence
  • Deal structuring & negotiation
  • Post-merger integration support

Strategic Consulting

  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Competitive market analysis
  • Commercial due diligence
  • C-Level advisory & interim roles
  • JV & strategic alliance structuring

Financial Structuring

  • Transaction financing advisory
  • Capital markets access — USA & Europe
  • Export credit & SACE financing
  • Investor introduction & roadshows
  • CFO-level financial analysis

The Markets We Serve

Europe

Italy (HQ Rome)
Spain & Portugal
UK & Germany
Eastern Europe

North America

USA (New York)
Canada (Toronto · Ottawa)
Mexico

Latin America

Brazil (São Paulo)
Colombia
Chile & Peru
Argentina

Asia Pacific

Thailand & Vietnam
Indonesia & Malaysia
Singapore (hub)
Japan & South Korea

Tailored to you.
Built for results.

Every engagement is different. We adapt our approach to your objectives, your markets, and your timeline — always with full commitment and senior-level execution.

01

We Listen First

We start by understanding your goals, your product, and your markets. Then we build a plan together — no templates, no one-size-fits-all.

02

Flexible Engagement

We structure our collaboration around your needs — from focused project mandates to longer-term commercial partnerships. Scope, timeline, and terms are always agreed together.

03

Market Mapping

We identify the right buyers, distributors, and strategic partners in your target markets — names, contacts, opportunity assessment. A qualified pipeline, not a list of guesses.

04

Aligned Compensation

Our fee structure is aligned to your success. We agree on terms that make sense for both sides — transparent, fair, and tied to real outcomes.

05

Senior Execution

You are represented at C-level, in every market, at every meeting. No juniors, no intermediaries. The person you meet is the person who does the work.

06

Full Transparency

Regular updates, shared pipeline, clear reporting. You always know exactly where we are and what we are building — together.

The People Behind
The Mandate

Founding Partner

Business Development & Commercial Strategy · Rome, Italy

35+ years of international executive experience in cross-border business development and high-ticket industrial technology sales across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Former operator — not just an advisor.

  • VP South Europe, Xeikon — 450% revenue growth
  • European Director, Xerox Global Services London — P&L €50M+
  • Walter Wheeler Award 2001 — first non-American recipient
  • Co-founder, Brazil's largest residential solar operation
  • 17 years North America · 3 years UK
IT · EN · ES · PT

Senior Partner

Capital Markets & M&A · New York, USA

30+ years of senior leadership in capital markets, international banking, and M&A across North America, Europe, and Asia. Direct access to US capital markets, institutional investors, and Fortune 500 C-suite networks.

  • Former CFO, NASDAQ/NYSE-listed shipping company — USD 700M revenue
  • Former CFO, TSX-listed Catalyst Paper — CAD 2B revenue
  • VP & Global Treasurer, Kinross Gold (NYSE/TSX) — USD 3B revenue
  • Senior roles at Pitney Bowes — EMEA & APAC
  • Southeast Asia network — direct contacts across the region
EN · IT · ES

Let's Talk About
Your Next Market.

Headquarters

Rome, Italy · New York, USA

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