Sam Mbugua

Sam Mbugua is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate finance and strategy, currently serving as Co-Founder at MystiQuest Journeys since August 2023. Previously, Sam held roles as Venture Support Manager and Associate at Delta40 Venture Studio from November 2023 to August 2024, and contributed as a Corporate Finance & Strategy Associate at Komaza from June to November 2023, focusing on fundraising initiatives. Prior to these positions, Sam served as a Senior Analyst at Open Capital, engaged in management consulting and technical assistance from June 2021 to May 2023. Sam’s foundational experience includes working as an Analyst on Strategic Projects at the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya from June 2016 to May 2021, where responsibilities included risk assessment, quality assurance, and resource coordination, alongside steering the implementation of a 10-year Capital Markets Master Plan. Sam holds an Associate's degree in International Introduction to Securities and Investments from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and a Bachelor's degree in Economics & Finance from Kenyatta University.