We support business leaders in their growth strategies and impact challenges in emerging markets.
Backed by a strong entrepreneurial mindset, we craft locally rooted solutions built on a deep understanding of Africa’s economic and social dynamics.
By working with classM, clients expand their activity in highly growing African markets. We deliver solutions fully tailored to the environment of our clients.

















































Our services include identifying opportunities, assessing growth drivers, conducting technical and economical feasibility studies to support project development.
Our work is based on in-depth sectorial analysis to understand industry trends identify bottlenecks and design go-to-market strategies.
We provide comprehensive commercial, technical and ESG due diligence expertise to ensure informed and responsible investment decisions.
We also work upstream in sourcing deal opportunities by analysing value chains to identify investment needs and uncover key business opportunities.
We provide implementation support through tailored action plans, identification of local partners, and marketing.
Our project monitoring services include setting up indicators to track progress and impact, ensuring resource optimization, and delivering detailed operational reporting.
We design strategies that enhance local economic development by promoting inclusive value-sharing and local content solutions. We focus on projects that generate significant and lasting local economic benefits.
Identification of business opportunities for Nutriset Development in Ghana and Senegal.
Client : NutrisetCreation and management of a fruit and vegetable production and commercialisation company.
Client : AGRO SOURCING LOGISTICSCreation and management of a fruit and vegetable purchasing centre in Gabon.
Client : LA CLÉ DES CHAMPSEquity investment and financial management of a food trading company in Uganda.
Client : PURE GROW AFRICAGlobal market study on fish farming in Africa.
Analysis and recommendations for the horticultural sector in Guinea.
Client : COLEADMarket study for Nutriset Development’s Technical Assistance offer.
Client : NUTRISETIdentification of economic activities for the inhabitants of the areas concerned by the restoration and conservation measures of 12 forests in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : ETICWOODEconomic diagnosis of the periphery of the Cavally reserve, and feasibility study for a beekeeping project.
Client : FONDATION EARTHWORMTraining of Erium (formerly Air Liquide Africa) teams on the IFC PS2 standard.
Client : ADENIASizing and feasibility study of a financially autonomous operational unit to structure the market gardening sectors of Faranah and improve the income of farmers in the area.
Client : RIO TINTOFeasibility study for the development of a premium nutmeg value chain in Maluku, Indonesia.
Client : ERAMETTraining of CSR managers in the extractive sector on good practices for the development of economic activities.
Client : CLASSMSupport for the implementation of a plantain purchasing centre in Cameroon.
Client : ERAMETTechnical & Commercial and Environmental & Social Due Diligence for an investment in an agricultural service company.
Client : SCFBaseline analysis of an investment in an onion production unit (SAF Ingredient).
Client : AATIFUpstream analysis for investment opportunities of IFC in the maize value chain for investment.
Client : IFCSupport for the structuring of an agri desk to develop a financial service for the agricultural sector.
Client : IFCAudit of SNV’s good practices in the WAEMU zone.
Client : SNVStudy of the Angolan market in the context of the rehabilitation of an irrigated perimeter of 1,500 hectares.
Client : TRESOR PUBLICIdentification of international commercial opportunities in the bean sector.
Client : PURE GROW AFRICAAssessment of the group’s compliance with the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive).
Client : COMPAGNIE FRUITIEREAnalysis of the Moroccan agro-industrial sector to identify potential project leaders for investments.
Client : FMOFeasibility study for an oilseed processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : PCCETFeasibility study for a shea plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : INVESTISSEUR PRIVEAnimation of management teams to define and appropriate a vision for 2028.
Client : SCBAnalysis of diversification opportunities in the pineapple sector in Côte d’Ivoire.
Identification and prioritization of opportunities for an agroforestry project in Maluku, Indonesia.
Client : ERAMETOpportunity study for an economic development project in Cameroon.
Client : KHPCOpportunity analysis and feasibility study of a specialty nutritious food plant.
Client : SOVEREIGN CARBON AGENCY DJIBOUTIESG due diligence for the acquisition of Air Liquide’s assets in 12 African countries.
Client : ADENIAOpportunity study on the cassava and yam sector in West Africa and Europe.
Client : COMPAGNIE FRUITIEREAnalysis of strategic agricultural value chains in ARISE target countries.
Client : ARISEAnalysis of the economic and social impact of the cotton sector in Togo and recommendations to support the development of the sector.
Client : NSCT (OLAM)AMO for the launch of a cattle breeding and slaughtering project.
Client : RANCH DU TUYFeasibility study for fish farming in Gabon.
Client : ASSALA ENERGYFeasibility study for a cocoa and plantain project in Cameroon.
Client : ERAMETModel analysis and advocacy support for a mining project.
Identification of economic opportunities in the Sabodala area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGIdentification of economic opportunities in the Lafigué area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGMarket and feasibility study for the development of a mine core production plant.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGSetting up a fish farm in Omboué.
Client : PERENCO GABONSupport for the construction of an impact investment fund.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGDefinition and structuring of the business model of the FADEV impact fund.
Client : PROPARCOCompetitive analysis and recommendations for the cotton and soybean sectors in Togo.
Client : IFCAnalysis of 6 Burkinabe companies and 12 Guinean companies in order to identify their technical assistance needs to be implemented for future investment.
Client : IFCLogistical support for the identification of local partners.
Client : LARIVEDeep-Dive analysis of the cassava, maize and aquaculture sectors in the DRC.
Client : IFCSupport to the Mastercard Foundation’s West Africa teams to structure a support program for the rice sector in the WAEMU zone.
Client : MASTERCARD FOUNDATIONStrategic support for the operationalization of the new Mastercard Foundation strategy in West Africa.
Client : MASTERCARD FOUNDATIONFundraising for a shea processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : MALI SHI SAMarket and feasibility study of the animal feed sector in Mali.
Client : NMA SANDERSIndustrial and commercial due diligence in the context of an investment project in the agro-industrial sector.
Client : GROUPE AVOSAnalysis of agricultural value chains in the countries of intervention of ARISE to determine a model applicable in other countries.
Client : ARISEMarket study on liquefied petroleum gas in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Client : LARIVEDevelopment of an agropole model in Côte d’Ivoire.
Analysis of reference standards for non-financial corporate reporting.
Feasibility study for a fish farm in the Baguinéda area in Mali.
Development of a CSR strategic plan and sustainability project sheets.
Client : IVOIRE COTONAnalysis of plastic recycling options and search for partners.
Client : PERENCO CONGOSizing economic development opportunities.
Client : ERAMETStudy of the opportunity of economic activities in the city of Port-Gentil.
Client : TOTALENERGIES GABONAnalysis of the Senegalese agro-industrial sector to identify potential project leaders for investments.
Client : FMOAnalysis of processing opportunities in the shea sector (refining and fragmentation of raw butter).
Client : IFCStudy of post-harvest practices in the horticultural sector.
Client : LARIVEDefinition and action plan of a carbon strategy.
Client : IPS WEST AFRICAAnalysis of investment opportunities in Free Trade Zones.
Client : IFCAnalysis of the logistics market potential and identification of prospects in different economic sectors (wood, wind, industry, construction and transport, health) in Cameroon.
Client : FLYING WHALESDevelopment of the economic model for a vast land complex of 300,000 hectares intended to preserve and enhance biodiversity.
Client : GSEZ ARISEMarket study on Bananas in Europe.
Economic sizing and study of the technical feasibility of the valorization of cereals in Mali.
Client : OMNIUMFeasibility study for a fonio processing unit in Mali.
Client : OMNIUMMarket study of poultry sectors in Benin.
Client : EHUA AGRIPA BENINFeasibility study for an animal feed production unit in Cameroon.
Client : PERENCO CAMEROUNStructuring the local economic development pillar in Cameroon.
Client : PERENCOStudy of opportunities for the creation of activities with a strong economic and social impact.
Client : BIOVEA ENERGIEIdentification of economic opportunities in the Ity area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGIdentification of economic opportunities in the Kalan area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGIdentification of economic opportunities in the Houndé area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MININGMarket study on cotton, rice, and onions in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Senegal, and Mali.
Client : COFINAFeasibility study on the local production of ready-to-use therapeutic foods to combat malnutrition.
Client : UNICEFMarket study and financial structuring of investment projects in the agri-food sector in Mali.
Client : IFCFeasibility study for the processing of mango, ginger and sweet potato.
Client : IFCFeasibility study for a food crop development project in Benin.
Client : ARISEMarket study of selected value chains and local processing opportunities in 4 West African countries for special economic zones.
Client : ARISEAnalysis of the logistics market potential and identification of prospects in different economic sectors (wood, wind, industry, construction and transport, health) in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : FLYING WHALESMango Market Research in Brazil.
Feasibility study for rum production in Côte d’Ivoire.
Market study on fertilizers in France and West Africa.
Feasibility study for an industrial maize plantation.
Client : HORUS IMPACTMarket research for processed soy products in West Africa.
Client : AGROPOLSupport for the preparation of a 20 MW biomass power plant project in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : ERANOVEBaseline study and operational documentary review of 10 agro-industrial sectors in Mali and Burkina Faso.
Client : IFC/PROPARCOAnalysis of five agro-industrial value chains and food systems with high density of agri-food SMEs in three countries of the Sahel region.
Client : SAFINMarket study, identification of investment opportunities in the agro-industrial sector in Mali and development of business plans and economic models for investment projects.
Client : API MALIAssessing the market potential for the establishment of a network of dialysis centres in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Market study of spices in Cameroon.
Market study of essential oils in Côte d’Ivoire.
Technical audit and investment strategy to develop a fresh mango export business.
Client : CAYOR FRUITSESG due diligence of cocoa sourcing and trading activities.
Client : TOUTONMarket study on market gardening in Central and West Africa.
Client : COLEACPOpportunity study in the oilseed sectors in Mali, with a special focus on the soybean sector.
Client : OMNIUMAnalysis of investment opportunities in banana flour.
Study of economic opportunities in the Fernan Vaz region in Gabon.
Client : PERENCO GABONAudit of Laham Industrie’s strategy to improve the profitability of a modern slaughterhouse located in Kayes.
Client : IFCTechnical Audit of Agricultural Projects for IFC Financing.
Client : IFCStudy of the potential for the recovery of the brewery’s by-products.
Client : BRASSIVOIREStudy on the African Wine and Spirits Market.
Analysis of an investment opportunity in the insect sector.
Market research on tropical flowers.
Study of the cardboard packaging market in West and Central Africa.
Analysis of investment opportunities in chocolate production.
Ecosystem project in Jorf Lasfa.
Client : ENGIEMarket study of the agricultural component of a solar farm.
Client : AKUO ENERGYESG due diligence for a fruit processing project.
Client : THE MORINGA PARTNERSHIP/FUNDDrafting of a food security program.
Client : SUD CAMEROUN HEVEADiversification strategy in the energy sector.
Client : CFAOStrategic support for Powercorner in the mini-grid sector in Ethiopia.
Client : POWER CORNERSupport to the East Africa deployment strategy.
Client : ENGIEStrategic support for the Solar Home Systems market in Ethiopia.
Diversification strategy in the Agro/Agril sector in Mali.
Client : OMNIUMAnalysis of the potential for a banana production in South Africa.
Red Berries Market Analysis.
Analysis of the banana market in Romania.
Launch of a new industrial activity.
Client : OXBOWPre-sizing of a cattle farm in Morocco.
Client : ANTHONY SOWANMarket study and production cost estimation for the establishment of a lychee processing plant.
Valorisation of cotton by-products in the livestock-meat sector.
Client : GEOCOTONFeasibility studies to produce Castel’s raw material locally in Angola.
Client : CASTELAnalysis of expansion potential in Uganda.
Client : SPIE OIL & GASDevelopment of a CSR impact control solution for the company Clé des Champs.
Client : ERAMETTechnical, commercial and financial feasibility study for the establishment of a shea processing unit.
Client : OMNIUMDeployment of a water purification solution in Senegal.
Client : SOCIETE DU CANAL DE PROVENCE (SCP)Analysis of the potential and challenges of the Sugarloaf Pineapple market.
Technical and Economic Feasibility for the Rehabilitation of an Ancient Coffee Plantation in Angola.
Client : ANGOITALIAOptimisation of investments for local economies in the Mediterranean.
Client : EDILEDevelopment strategy for an agricultural BlueZone in Lomé.
Client : BOLLORESizing of Agro/Agri value chains.
Client : GEOCOTONStructuring of the Océnana project, aimed at selling agricultural products on the Ivorian market.
Development of the local sourcing strategy.
Client : BOURBONStrategic support for the development of Setec in Senegal.
Client : SETEC INTERNATIONALDevelopment of a plan for a sustainable CSR strategy.
Client : DOLE FRANCESupport for the development of a local content strategy.
Client : ECOLOGDevelopment of a strategy to control social impacts.
Client : SOMDIAADue diligence for an investment fund.
Client : AGRILANDDevelopment of a strategy to control social impacts.
Client : SHALINA RESSOURCESSupplier audit in a new country of operation.
Client : CISRisk analysis of an infrastructure project.
Client : AIDAWe believe that truly sustainable projects are rooted in strong, profitable economic models. We see companies as powerful drivers of value creation and territorial development.
Our entrepreneurial mindset is grounded in real-world experience. Over the past 15 years, we’ve invested in and operated local businesses across Cameroon, Gabon, and Uganda. We’ve also played a key role in launching and scaling investment vehicles dedicated to financing high-impact SMEs.
Our approach challenges available data with local realities from the ground to design models and deliver actionable, strategies for our clients.
classM comes from the latin word Classis, meaning “crew”. classM’s team is a crew navigating towards one goal: serving our clients while aligning the interests of local and global talents.
If you are targeting growth in Africa, or facing local impact challenges in emerging markets, we are always happy to discuss.
Please reach out to contact@classm.fr
We are always looking for talents with strong analytical skills and a demonstrated interest in complex markets.
If you are interested in joining our teams, please send your resume to rh@classm.fr