CAPZA announces its entry into the capital of Concerto, an international group specialised in business intelligence, strategic communications and public affairs, with a strong presence in Africa and the Middle East, as a minority investor. This transaction marks a new chapter of growth for Concerto, with no change in governance: the management structure remains centered around its founder and CEO, François Hurstel, alongside the partners and the executive committee.

Concerto advises companies, institutions and leaders on navigating and managing complex environments characterised by high political, economic and reputational stakes. The group relies on an integrated approach combining business intelligence, international public affairs, strategic communications, media relations and crisis management, with a strong local footprint, particularly across Africa, the Middle East and other emerging markets.
 

In an international context marked by profound geopolitical, economic and informational shifts, the ability to manage risk, reputation and narratives has become a critical imperative for companies and institutions. Concerto has anticipated these challenges and positioned itself at this intersection, supporting its clients in decision-making, risk anticipation and the design of effective influence strategies.

 
With the arrival of CAPZA, Concerto intends to accelerate its international expansion through a pragmatic approach: strengthening its positions in markets where the group is already established, while opening new territories through a combination of targeted acquisitions and the creation of new teams. These priorities notably concern Anglophone Africa, the Middle East and other high-potential emerging markets, alongside strategic investments in artificial intelligence and data-driven capabilities to support the group’s scale up.

“This transaction sends a strong signal. It validates our positioning and our ambition at a time when managing risk, reputation and narratives has become essential. I would like to thank CAPZA, a leading private equity player, for the trust placed in Concerto. This partnership will allow us to accelerate our growth while remaining true to our strategic direction. – François Hurstel, Founder and CEO of Concerto.
 
“Concerto has established itself as a key player, capable of operating in markets with significant geopolitical, economic and reputational stakes, particularly in Africa. We are delighted to support the group in this new phase of its development.” – Thomas Meurisse, Principal, CAPZA.

 
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