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.
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2025 Identification of economic activities for the inhabitants of the areas concerned by the restoration and conservation measures of 12 forests in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : ETICWOOD
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2025 Economic diagnosis of the periphery of the Cavally reserve, and feasibility study for a beekeeping project.
Client : FONDATION EARTHWORM
Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
– 2025 Training of Erium (formerly Air Liquide Africa) teams on the IFC PS2 standard.
Client : ADENIA
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2025 Training of CSR managers in the extractive sector on good practices for the development of economic activities.
Client : CLASSM
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2024 Feasibility study for an oilseed processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : PCCET
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2024 Feasibility study for a shea plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : INVESTISSEUR PRIVE
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2024 Animation of management teams to define and appropriate a vision for 2028.
Client : SCB
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2024 Analysis of diversification opportunities in the pineapple sector in Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
– 2024 ESG due diligence for the acquisition of Air Liquide’s assets in 12 African countries.
Client : ADENIA
Benin, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Togo
– 2023 Analysis of strategic agricultural value chains in ARISE target countries.
Client : ARISE
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2023 Identification of economic opportunities in the Lafigué area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MINING
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2023 Market and feasibility study for the development of a mine core production plant.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MINING
Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Senegal
– 2023 Support for the construction of an impact investment fund.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MINING
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2023 Logistical support for the identification of local partners.
Client : LARIVE
Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Senegal, Togo
– 2023 Support to the Mastercard Foundation’s West Africa teams to structure a support program for the rice sector in the WAEMU zone.
Client : MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
– 2023 Strategic support for the operationalization of the new Mastercard Foundation strategy in West Africa.
Client : MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
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
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2022 Development of an agropole model in Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2022 Development of a CSR strategic plan and sustainability project sheets.
Client : IVOIRE COTON
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2022 Study of post-harvest practices in the horticultural sector.
Client : LARIVE
Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire
– 2022 Definition and action plan of a carbon strategy.
Client : IPS WEST AFRICA
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2021 Study of opportunities for the creation of activities with a strong economic and social impact.
Client : BIOVEA ENERGIE
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2021 Identification of economic opportunities in the Ity area.
Client : ENDEAVOUR MINING
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
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2020 Feasibility study for rum production in Côte d’Ivoire.
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo
– 2020 Market research for processed soy products in West Africa.
Client : AGROPOL
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2020 Support for the preparation of a 20 MW biomass power plant project in Côte d’Ivoire.
Client : ERANOVE
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 Market study of essential oils in Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana
– 2019 ESG due diligence of cocoa sourcing and trading activities.
Client : TOUTON
Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire
– 2019 Analysis of investment opportunities in banana flour.
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2019 Study of the potential for the recovery of the brewery’s by-products.
Client : BRASSIVOIRE
Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Nigeria, Senegal
– 2018 Study on the African Wine and Spirits Market.
Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal
– 2018 Study of the cardboard packaging market in West and Central Africa.
Côte d'Ivoire
– 2014 Structuring of the Océnana project, aimed at selling agricultural products on the Ivorian market.
Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Rest of the world
– 2013 Development of a plan for a sustainable CSR strategy.
Client : DOLE FRANCEWe 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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