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“Sigur” (/'sí.guɾ/) is a word of Old Norse origin that carries the meanings of achievement and triumph. It is also connected to the Latin root of the word “safety” — conveying notions of confidence, stability and protection. This combination defines the essence of the Sigur Group: a financial holding built to lead with firmness, clarity and strategic ambition.
We draw inspiration from the legendary journey of King Sigur, also known as Sigurd (Old Norse: Sigurðr, Siegfried), a central figure in Scandinavian mythology. Celebrated for his courage, Sigurd confronted and defeated the fearsome dragon Fafnir — a symbol of challenges that few dare to face. But his feat was not impulsive: it was the result of a purposeful journey, grounded in intelligence and a deep understanding of the challenge before him.
This story echoes in our philosophy. In the financial world, “dragons” take shape as complex scenarios, misaligned assets, inefficient markets or unbalanced structures. These are precisely the territories in which we specialize. It is not enough to confront challenges — one must understand them, deconstruct them and overcome them with precision.
Our symbol, the mountain with the sun behind it, represents more than solidity. It is a clear metaphor for our field of activity — special situations that are inherently complex and demanding. The mountain commands respect. It is steep, unpredictable and often inhospitable. But for those who know how to read it, chart the right path and maintain the proper pace, it offers something few ever achieve: the summit — clear, sovereign, exclusive.
The sun behind it is no coincidence: it marks the moment of arrival — the awakening of value, the clarity of the peak, the point at which vision and execution align. This is the destination we set with our clients.
To strategically and precisely guide the creation of sustainable value within the financial universe. Sigur Group exists to understand and overcome complex challenges — transforming uncertainty into opportunity and assets into solid, transparent structures aligned with our clients’ goals. Our mission is to reach the summit with vision and method, always guided by trust, stability and excellence in execution.
To be a reference in financial solutions for special situations, recognized for our ability to interpret complex contexts, redesign structures and unlock value where few perceive potential. Our objective is to build, alongside our partners and investors, a path of achievements grounded in analysis, technical discipline and long-term gains.
To be the leading reference in financial intelligence for complex and challenging situations. We strive to consolidate a culture of precision, creativity, clarity and agility, in which each decision reflects the union between analysis and execution.
Photograph of the Sö 101 rock, one of the Sigurd Stones (an archaeological find composed of 9 Swedish runic inscriptions depicting the myth of King Sigurd and the fall of Fafnir). This artistic representation dates back to the Viking Age and is estimated to have been created around 1030 AD.
Above, an imagined depiction of the moment when Sigurd fulfills his mission and conquers the dragon.
Sö 101 - Sundby, Sweden. Harald Faith-Ell and Elias Wessén painting the “Sigurdsristningen” (Sigurd carving). Photo: The Swedish National Heritage Board (1928).
Sö 101 - Sundby, Sweden. Photo: Patrick Bürgler (1998).
1 - Sigurd sitting by the fire, preparing the heart of the dragon Fafnir for his foster father, Regin, Fafnir’s brother. The heart is not yet ready, and upon touching it, Sigurd burns himself and puts his finger in his mouth. By tasting the dragon’s blood, he begins to understand the birds’ songs.
2 - The birds warn that Regin will not keep his promise of reconciliation and will attempt to kill Sigurd, leading Sigurd to behead him.
3 - Regin lies dead next to his own head, with the blacksmith tools he used to reforge Sigurd’s sword, Gram, scattered around him.
4 - Sigurd’s horse, Grani, loaded with the dragon’s treasure.
5 - Sigurd’s victory over Fafnir.
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Sigur Group is structured into three complementary fronts, operating in a coordinated manner under the same philosophy of excellence and independence in Special Situations:
We operate with discretion, technical mastery and long-term vision, especially in highly complex operations and scenarios that demand a specialized approach. Our commitment is to delivery — and, above all, to the most efficient and intelligent path toward it.
Our team is composed of highly qualified, multidisciplinary professionals with backgrounds in financial institutions and major economic groups, bringing together decades of experience in the financial market and in consulting both in Brazil and abroad.
At Sigur Group, we value not only the strong theoretical and academic foundation of our professionals but also their practical experience in solving complex challenges, always focused on maximizing results for our partners and clients. Below, we present further details about our key leadership members:
Mr. Felipe Bueno holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from PUC-Rio and began his career at Banco Votorantim, where he spent twelve years in the Large Corporate segment, structuring debt transactions in both domestic and international markets, in addition to derivative transactions, asset brokerage, and financial restructuring processes.
After this period, he became a partner at SLW Corretora for two years, and later founded and served as CEO of Singulare’s Rio de Janeiro office for four years, leading one of the country's main brokerage operations at the time.
He later founded Sigur Capital (formerly BX Capital), where he is the majority partner and CEO, building since 2012 an extensive track record in distressed credit transactions, financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, long-term funding with government entities, and the acquisition of state and federal court-ordered claims (precatórios).
Sigur Capital is currently recognized as an independent reference in the Special Situations segment in Brazil, having served companies such as Gafisa, Renova Energia, Alliança Saúde, ZPMC Holdings, BTG Pactual, among many others.
Additionally, he is CEO of the Sigur Group holding company and serves as an Independent Board Member at Prio S.A., a publicly traded oil and gas company listed on the Brazilian stock exchange.
Mr. Leandro Schuch is a lawyer with a Bachelor of Law degree from Universidade Candido Mendes, a Master's degree in Economic Law from the University of Coimbra, a postgraduate degree in Tax Law and Consumer Relations Law from UERJ, and an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV-Rio.
With a solid background in the legal and corporate sectors, he served as a partner at Pinheiro Guimarães Advogados for three years and later founded Schuch Advogados, a reference in Corporate, Tax, and Arbitration Law.
He also served as Head of Litigation Finance at Mogno Capital, participating in the restructuring of several large companies across multiple sectors, as well as in major M&A transactions and debt issuances in Brazil and abroad.
He is currently a partner at Sigur Group, leading the group’s legal division. He is also the Chief Financial Officer of the Brazilian Institute of Lawyers (IAB) and President of the Legal and Arbitration Council of the Federation of Foreign Trade Chambers (FCCE), associated with the National Confederation of Commerce.
Mr. Júlio Santos holds a degree in Economics from EPGE FGV-Rio, with complementary studies in International Relations from CPDOC, and also a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UFRRJ.
He is licensed as a portfolio manager by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), holds the ANBIMA CFG, CGA, and CGE certifications, and since 2024, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, being an active member of the CFA Society.
He began his career at Banco BTG Pactual in the Funds Administration segment, working in share pricing, communication with asset managers, and the preparation of manuals and fund regulations.
He later worked in the financial department of Novonor at the Porto Novo Consortium, contributing to urban revitalization and infrastructure projects in Rio de Janeiro.
He then joined the equities desk at Capital Investimentos, responsible for analysis and coverage of publicly traded companies that comprised—or could comprise—the asset manager’s portfolios.
For more than eight years, he has been part of Sigur Group, where he is a partner and serves as Head of Structuring, contributing directly to the development and execution of strategic transactions involving equity, debt, or hybrid instruments in Special Situations.
With a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the Institute of Economics at UFRJ, he has built over 15 years of solid experience in financial analysis and planning, working in corporations, global consulting firms, and startups.
He served as Manager of Valuation and Financial Modelling at Deloitte, leading assessment projects and supporting national and international transactions; worked at Lojas Leader, contributing to the company's turnaround process; worked at Odebrecht, focusing on debt structuring and project finance; and at BR Malls, assessing expansion and greenfield projects.
In the startup ecosystem, he stood out as co-founder and CFO of Orgânicos in Box.
He currently leads M&A transactions at Sigur Group, conducting complete merger and acquisition processes—including origination, strategic analysis, modelling, valuation, financial structuring, and negotiation support—while also evaluating assets and developing investment theses, contributing to high-impact strategic decisions for clients and investors.
Mr. Leonardo Metsavaht Hannequim Paes holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from FGV-Rio, a foundation that supports nine years of experience in equity and credit investment analysis, across different asset managers in the market.
He began his career as an operational and risk analyst at Canepa Asset Brasil, where he developed systems and internal controls.
He later led coverage of multiple sectors at Galt Capital, developing investment theses and contributing to process standardization for decision-making.
He also worked at Tralfagar Investimentos, expanding his scope to corporate credit and illiquid investments, and taking on responsibilities related to trading and the management of equity and credit products.
He currently leads liquid assets operations at Sigur Group, conducting qualitative analyses, financial modelling, investment thesis development, and supporting high-impact strategic decisions for clients.
Mr. João Basso holds a degree in Business Administration from PUC-Rio, a background that guided his path toward corporate finance and business valuation.
He began his career at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as a trainee in Valuation & Modelling, where he worked for four years until reaching the position of senior analyst.
During this period, he participated in impairment testing projects, purchase price allocation (PPA), financial modelling and feasibility studies, technical report preparation, and audit support in acquisition reviews and impairment tests, with significant involvement in the technology, energy, public concessions, and service sectors.
Among his main achievements, he conducted financial proposals related to acquisitions by TOTVS, carried out market studies for carbon credit pricing, and contributed to the development of Petrobras’ discount rate calculation manual through literature review, market analysis, and technical research.
He is currently part of the Sigur Group team as a financial analyst, contributing to financial analysis and modelling.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa, is certified by ANCORD, licensed by the CVM as an Investment Advisor, and holds the ANBIMA CPA-20 certification.
He began his career in 1986 at Banco Citibank S.A., serving as Head of the Funding Desk for high-income clients in the One and Gold segments.
He later led the Personnalité segment at Banco Itaú in Rio de Janeiro and participated in the creation of the Private Banking divisions at Singulare and Gradual Investimentos, gaining extensive experience in the financial market throughout his career.
He founded HDGI Investimentos and now leads Sigur Investments, the private segment of Sigur Group.
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