OUR PLATFORM
Advisory Built on Relentless Execution
XST Capital Group was founded by Joel Simkins, a nearly 30-year Wall Street veteran, in 2024 to serve the companies defining the next era of technology, media, and digital entertainment. Execution is at the core of our business — grounded in rigorous analysis, deep sector knowledge, and an unwavering focus on optimizing value for our clients. Our team brings decades of experience across both advisory and operating roles, enabling a differentiated perspective that bridges strategic insight with transaction expertise.
The XST Advantage
Industry expertise
XST Capital Group brings decades of operational and transaction experience — giving our clients the benefit of advisors who have lived and worked inside the industries we serve. Our deep sector knowledge gives us the unique ability to move quickly, anticipate deal dynamics, and position clients for successful outcomes.
Broad access
Our relationships span the full ecosystem — from early founders and operators to established acquirers and institutional investors across venture capital and private equity, built over decades of active participation in the market. When XST goes to work on a transaction, we open doors that others cannot, creating competitive environments in pursuit of exceptional results.
Relentless execution
At XST, execution is not a process — it is a discipline. We take ownership of every transaction from first call to closing, driving each engagement forward with urgency, precision, and an unrelenting focus on results. Our clients trust us not just to advise, but to get the deal done.
Demonstrated experience
Every engagement at XST begins and ends with one question: what is the most optimal outcome for our client? We align our work closely with each client's strategic objectives, applying the full weight of our expertise, network, and execution capabilities to deliver transactions that optimize value and create lasting impact.
Our Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-side and sell-side advisory across lower to middle market transactions, underserved by traditional bulge-bracket advisors. Our M&A practice is built on extensive industry relationships and the ability to reach the right buyers and partners. We run structured, competitive processes designed to enhance value and certainty of close. Whether advising a founder on their first exit or an acquirer on a strategic sale, we control every variable — positioning, buyer outreach, diligence management, and negotiation — so our clients walk away with the most optimal outcome.
Capital
Debt and equity financing solutions tailored to each client's growth stage and strategic objectives. We connect companies with the capital partners best positioned to support their next phase of growth, running targeted, disciplined processes that create genuine optionality and close on terms that reflect the quality of the business. Every raise is approached with a defined investor thesis, a targeted outreach strategy, and a commitment to closing.
Strategic Advisory
Objective counsel on corporate strategy, business development, human capital, long-term positioning, and valuation. We serve as a trusted strategic partner to management teams and boards navigating inflection points — whether evaluating a potential transaction, assessing a partnership, or determining the right path to maximize long-term value. Our advice is anchored in transaction experience, market knowledge, and a singular focus on outcomes for our clients.