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.
Indonesia, Rest of the world
– 2025 Feasibility study for the development of a premium nutmeg value chain in Maluku, Indonesia.
Client : ERAMET
Rest of the world
– 2024 Assessment of the group’s compliance with the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive).
Client : COMPAGNIE FRUITIERE
Indonesia, Rest of the world
– 2024 Identification and prioritization of opportunities for an agroforestry project in Maluku, Indonesia.
Client : ERAMET
Europe, Ghana, Rest of the world
– 2023 Opportunity study on the cassava and yam sector in West Africa and Europe.
Client : COMPAGNIE FRUITIERE
Rest of the world
– 2022 Analysis of reference standards for non-financial corporate reporting.
Europe, Rest of the world
– 2021 Market study on Bananas in Europe.
Brazil, Rest of the world
– 2020 Mango Market Research in Brazil.
France, Rest of the world, West Africa
– 2020 Market study on fertilizers in France and West Africa.
Rest of the world
– 2018 Diversification strategy in the energy sector.
Client : CFAO
Rest of the world
– 2017 Red Berries Market Analysis.
Rest of the world, Romania
– 2017 Analysis of the banana market in Romania.
Lebanon, Palestine, Rest of the world, Tunisia
– 2016 Optimisation of investments for local economies in the Mediterranean.
Client : EDILE
Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Rest of the world
– 2013 Development of a plan for a sustainable CSR strategy.
Client : DOLE FRANCE
Madagascar, Mongolia, Rest of the world
– 2013 Support for the development of a local content strategy.
Client : ECOLOGWe 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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