Strategic Alliance Makers

We turn intent into signed deals

Strategic connections that drive growth. We partner with companies and Family Offices as operator-led advisors to scale and accelerate portfolio value across Europe, the US-LATAM, and West Africa.

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📍 Paris 📍 Miami 📍 Abidjan

Pierre-L. DAMERY - Founding Partner - Europe • Africa • US

Thomas DEREDEC - Senior Partner - US • LATAM • Asia

Who We Are

Building bridges between continents

Founders & Strategic Advisors

After 20 years navigating between Europe, the US, LATAM and Africa, we've learned that the best opportunities don't come from reports — they come from strategic connections.

We founded DM-Advisory to solve a simple problem: capital, talent, and opportunities exist everywhere, but they rarely meet at the right moment. We bridge that gap.

Through Cercle Awalé and our cross-continental network, we create the alliances that move the needle — connecting investors with verified deals, entrepreneurs with strategic capital & partnerships, and diaspora with high-impact opportunities.

40+ Years Experience
3 Continents
7+ Key Market Sectors
What We Do

Three ways we create value

We blend GTM strategy with on-the-ground execution — lighthouse customers, channel agreements, and public–private partnerships. When your bench is thin, we step in as fractional/interim C-level, owning targets, teams, and outcomes.

01

Deal Sourcing

We source, qualify, and connect you to vetted opportunities in your target sectors and geographies. Success-based engagement with on-the-ground due diligence.

02

GTM Execution

We prepare, position, and connect you to the right capital and strategic partners. From fundraising strategy to lighthouse customer acquisition.

03

Fractional Leadership

We operate as your fractional CRO, COO, VP Partnerships, or GM — owning targets and driving execution with outcome-based milestones.

Our Services

Built for operators,
by operators

For Investors & Family Offices

Deal Sourcing & Facilitation

We source, qualify, and connect you to vetted opportunities in your target sectors and geographies.

  • Qualified deal flow (Europe, US, West Africa)
  • On-the-ground due diligence
  • Strategic introductions to founders & operators
  • Success-based engagement
For Entrepreneurs & Portfolio Companies

Fundraising & GTM Support

We prepare, position, and connect you to the right capital and strategic partners.

  • Fundraising strategy & investor mapping
  • GTM playbook design & execution
  • Lighthouse customer acquisition
  • Channel & partnership development
For Scale-ups & Portfolio Companies

Fractional/Interim Leadership

We operate as your fractional GM, CRO, COO, VP Partnerships — owning targets and driving execution.

  • Fractional C-level roles
  • Build & lead teams through growth phases
  • Outcome-based milestones
  • Playbook creation & handover
How We Work

Our approach

Outcome-based engagements with clear milestones. We operate until the playbook repeats, then hand over.

Operator-Led

We don't write reports. We own outcomes. Every engagement is led by operators who've built, scaled, and exited. We step into your organization as interim leaders or advisors who execute.

Outcome-Based

Clear milestones. Defined KPIs. Success fees aligned with results. We're paid when you win — whether that's a signed customer, a closed deal, or a repeatable playbook.

Cross-Continental

With presence in Paris, Miami, and Abidjan, we don't parachute in for a workshop. We operate on the ground, navigate local ecosystems, and bridge capital, talent, and opportunities across continents.

Connection-First

The best deals happen through strategic connections, not cold outreach. We leverage our network — investors, diaspora, operators—to create the introductions that move the needle.

Africa Focus

Africa 2035

Africa isn't emerging. It's already building the future. We focus on connecting capital, talent, and opportunities across Africa's fastest-growing ecosystems.

Our thesis: The biggest opportunity isn't in aid or passive investment. It's in strategic alliances between local builders, qualified diaspora, and agile international partners.

1.7B People by 2035
$5T Combined GDP by 2035
700K+ Active Startups
$100B Diaspora Transfers/Year
Community

Cercle Awalé

Our private community connecting the African diaspora in Paris — entrepreneurs, investors, and executives building bridges between continents.

Curated Network

Builders, capital allocators, and operators who are actively investing and building across Africa, Europe, and the US.

Deal Flow Access

First look at vetted opportunities, co-investment chances, and strategic partnerships.

Quarterly Events

Intimate gatherings focused on meaningful connections — no pitch decks, just conversations that lead to deals.

Next event: Africa Deal Night - Abidjan — Limited participants

Ready to turn intent into deals?

Whether you're an investor looking for qualified deal flow, an entrepreneur seeking strategic capital & partners, or a diaspora member wanting to invest intelligently — let's talk.

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