• Clipperton acted as exclusive financial advisor to Concerto, an international group specialized in business intelligence, strategic communications, and public affairs, on the entry of CAPZA into its capital as a minority shareholder.
  • This transaction will provide Concerto with the additional resources needed to accelerate its international development, strengthen its presence in high-growth markets, and invest in data-driven and AI-powered capabilities to support its long-term development.
  • This transaction further strengthens Clipperton’s track record in the small and mid-market buy-out segments and highlights its expertise in advising high-growth, tech-enabled services businesses, following a series of landmark transactions with clients such as Eskimoz, Matawan, Artefact, or Ekimetrics.

Our Client

  • Founded in 2016 and led by François Hurstel, Concerto is an international group specialized in business intelligence, strategic communications, and public affairs, with a strong presence in Africa and the Middle East.
  • The group advises companies, institutions, and leaders on navigating complex political, economic, and reputational environments through an integrated approach combining public affairs, communications, media relations, and crisis management.
  • Concerto also differentiates itself through its on-the-ground network of local partners and analysts, enabling real-time intelligence and culturally attuned engagement across high-risk and high-growth markets.

Deal Rationale

  • With the entry of CAPZA as a minority shareholder, Concerto is accelerating its international development, strengthening its positions in core markets and expanding into high-potential regions, while investing in data-driven and AI-powered capabilities to support its long-term growth.
  • This transaction opens 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.
  • François Hurstel, Founder and CEO of Concerto, stated: “This transaction validates our positioning and our ambition at a time when mastering risk, reputation, and narratives has become central. I would like to thank CAPZA for the trust placed in Concerto. This transaction will allow us to accelerate our development while remaining true to our strategic direction.”

Clipperton’s extensive track record with smid buy-out transactions 

This transaction further strengthens Clipperton’s track record in the small and mid-market buy-out segments and highlights its expertise in advising high-growth, tech-enabled services businesses, following a series of landmark transactions with clients such as Eskimoz, Matawan, Artefact, or Ekimetrics.

Deal Team 

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, and Munich, as well as partnerships in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.