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.
Ghana, Senegal
– 2025 Identification of business opportunities for Nutriset Development in Ghana and Senegal.
Client : Nutriset
Mali
– 2023 Fundraising for a shea processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : MALI SHI SA
Mali
– 2023 Market and feasibility study of the animal feed sector in Mali.
Client : NMA SANDERS
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2023 Industrial and commercial due diligence in the context of an investment project in the agro-industrial sector.
Client : GROUPE AVOS
Benin, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Togo
– 2023 Analysis of agricultural value chains in the countries of intervention of ARISE to determine a model applicable in other countries.
Client : ARISE
Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
– 2023 Market study on liquefied petroleum gas in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Client : LARIVE
Cameroon
– 2022 Analysis of the logistics market potential and identification of prospects in different economic sectors (wood, wind, industry, construction and transport, health) in Cameroon.
Client : FLYING WHALES
Gabon
– 2022 Development of the economic model for a vast land complex of 300,000 hectares intended to preserve and enhance biodiversity.
Client : GSEZ ARISE
Benin
– 2021 Feasibility study for a food crop development project in Benin.
Client : ARISE
Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Togo
– 2021 Market study of selected value chains and local processing opportunities in 4 West African countries for special economic zones.
Client : ARISE
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2021 Analysis 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 WHALES
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Senegal, Togo
– 2020 Assessing the market potential for the establishment of a network of dialysis centres in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2019 Study of the potential for the recovery of the brewery’s by-products.
Client : BRASSIVOIRE
Cameroon
– 2018 Drafting of a food security program.
Client : SUD CAMEROUN HEVEA
Rest of the world
– 2018 Diversification strategy in the energy sector.
Client : CFAO
Ethiopia
– 2018 Strategic support for Powercorner in the mini-grid sector in Ethiopia.
Client : POWER CORNER
Ethiopia
– 2018 Support to the East Africa deployment strategy.
Client : ENGIE
Ethiopia
– 2018 Strategic support for the Solar Home Systems market in Ethiopia.
Mali
– 2018 Diversification strategy in the Agro/Agril sector in Mali.
Client : OMNIUM
Mali
– 2017 Technical, commercial and financial feasibility study for the establishment of a shea processing unit.
Client : OMNIUM
Senegal
– 2017 Deployment of a water purification solution in Senegal.
Client : SOCIETE DU CANAL DE PROVENCE (SCP)
Togo
– 2016 Development strategy for an agricultural BlueZone in Lomé.
Client : BOLLORE
Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria
– 2014 Development of the local sourcing strategy.
Client : BOURBON
Senegal
– 2014 Strategic support for the development of Setec in Senegal.
Client : SETEC INTERNATIONALWe 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
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