We help African businesses earn the trust of those who fund their projects, open new markets to them and shape their environment.

ARMD Insights
About

ARMD is a business intelligence and strategic communications consultancy dedicated to African industrial groups and financial institutions.

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6 Areas of expertise
from lobbying to data processing
8 Markets covered
across sub-Saharan Africa
8+ Years
of experience
4 Locations
Abidjan, Paris, Douala, Washington
1 000+ Media mentions
secured for our clients
$200M+ In financing
secured by our clients
Our method

Inform. Enhance. Protect.

Every engagement starts with a simple question: what is the main obstacle holding the business back, and how can communication help overcome it?

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Strategic challenges

What is holding your business back today?

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Capital

A lack of suitable financing

We prepare the documents, messages and executives needed to convince investors or financial partners.

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Market

A distinctive offer the market does not recognise

We clarify what sets your business apart and support it with evidence your customers and partners can verify.

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Institutional relations

Limited access to public decision-makers

We identify the authorities and decision-makers relevant to your projects, then prepare meetings and follow-up.

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Reputation

Inaccurate or incomplete information about you

We verify the information available about your business, correct inaccuracies and organise your presence in the media and online.

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Talent

Difficulty attracting and retaining skilled people

We clearly present your roles, culture and career opportunities to support recruitment and retention.

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Legacy

Expertise at risk of being lost

We turn the journey of a leader or the history of a business into a lasting project: a book, a foundation or a public-interest programme.

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Our references

Examples of engagements and results

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Fintech and international payments

Signal the credibility of a pre-seed round

10+confirmed articles
  • Clarify the fintech business model and ambition
  • Tailor angles to French- and English-language newsrooms
  • Secure an exclusive with CNBC Africa
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MultiprintMultiprint
Packaging and industrial printing

Build credibility for a $40M funding round

9media outlets covering the group
  • Build credibility with financial stakeholders
  • Redesign the website and prepare the corporate film
  • Manage social channels and provide ongoing advice
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Nasco GroupNasco Group
Agro-industry and investment

Publicise $150M in financing

20+media outlets (Bloomberg, Africa Intelligence, Business Insider Africa…)
  • Support communications for the group and its CEO
  • Develop media relations and communication materials
  • Plan the film, CSR communications and events
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Cyber Africa ForumCyber Africa Forum
Cybersecurity and digital sovereignty

Raise an event’s profile

1,000+articles generated around the Forum
  • Build coverage across Africa and internationally
  • Negotiate press, television and radio partnerships
  • Produce content and materials for the Forum’s editions
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