Investor-Grade Intelligence

Connecting US Capital to Francophone West Africa

DUPM & Co. delivers proprietary deal flow and on-ground diligence from Benin, Togo, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso—markets where US investors lack local presence.

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100M+

Population across
Francophone West Africa

$150B+

Combined GDP of
target markets

15

Vetted investment-ready
startups in pipeline

<15%

Of African VC capital
flows to Francophone markets

The Opportunity

A Broken Bridge, A Clear Solution

Francophone West Africa represents massive opportunity, but US investors lack the local intelligence and networks to deploy capital confidently.

⚠ The Problem

  • × US investors can't verify what's real on the ground—no French fluency, no local presence
  • × African startups struggle to navigate US investor expectations and pitch processes
  • × Francophone markets receive <15% of African VC capital despite 100M+ population and $150B+ GDP
  • × Big consultancies charge $150K+ and fly in from Nairobi—slow, expensive, disconnected

✓ Our Solution

  • ✓ On-ground presence in Boston and Cotonou—we can be at a startup's HQ in 48 hours
  • ✓ French/English fluency and cultural context—we understand both ecosystems
  • ✓ Proprietary deal flow—15 pre-vetted, investment-ready startups with normalized traction metrics
  • ✓ Investor-grade rigor—LP scoring, IC-ready memos, regulatory compliance audits
Our Services

Tiered for Your Needs

Whether you're exploring Francophone markets or ready to deploy capital, we meet you where you are.

TIER 1

Market Intelligence

Comprehensive landscape reports for investors exploring Francophone Africa but not yet ready to deploy capital.

  • 30-40 page market analysis
  • Top 20 companies by sector
  • Regulatory environment assessment
  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Investment climate analysis
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TIER 2

Due Diligence

On-ground verification for investors with term sheets or serious interest in specific companies.

  • Deep-dive company analysis
  • Customer/supplier verification
  • Regulatory compliance audit
  • Competitive positioning
  • Red flags report & Go/No-Go
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TIER 3

Proprietary Deal Flow

Quarterly curated pipeline of 15-20 pre-vetted, investment-ready startups with ongoing support.

  • Quarterly deal memos (top 5)
  • Normalized traction metrics
  • Investor meetings facilitation
  • Post-investment support
  • 3-5% success fee on closes
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About

Built by a Team That Bridges Both Worlds

The team brings experiences across finance, operations & strategies, technology, and entrepreneurship. From managing $40M wealth management portfolios to running $20M operations at major fashion retail company and e-commerce, the team understands what both sides need.

MassChallenge Boston 2019 Boston ↔ Cotonou

Based between Boston and Cotonou, the team provides the on-ground intelligence and investor-grade diligence that US investors need to deploy capital confidently in Francophone West Africa.

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Whether you're exploring Francophone markets or ready to deploy capital, we're here to help.