Concerto, a French group specializing in economic intelligence, strategic communication, and public affairs, welcomes CAPZA as a minority investor in its capital. The investor holds approximately 30% of the capital, with no change in governance.
Announced on January 29th, the operation is intended to support the trajectory of the French group founded in 2016 by François Hurstel, who has made emerging markets its main playing field. Present in Abidjan, Dakar, Nairobi, Cape Town, Casablanca, Tunis, Dubai, and Paris, the company aims to accelerate its development by consolidating its presence in existing markets while expanding into new markets, particularly in English-speaking Africa and the Middle East. “In a context where risk management and storytelling have become central, Concerto has been able to anticipate market expectations,” says an industry observer.
With around sixty consultants, the group currently serves nearly sixty clients, ranging from large multinationals and African champions to governments and international institutions. Its interventions cover both emerging countries and major global economic hubs, from Europe to India, through North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
It is precisely this hybrid positioning that caught CAPZA’s attention. “Concerto has established itself as a unique player, capable of operating in markets with high geopolitical, economic, and reputational stakes, particularly in Africa,” emphasizes Thomas Meurisse, director of investments at the fund.
