APEXAGRI

What APEXAGRI does

Apexagri is a Paris-headquartered international consulting firm founded in 2014 through the alliance of Groupe Coopératif Maïsadour, a French agricultural cooperative, and By.O Group, a procurement and upstream value chain consultancy. The firm specializes in the structuring, optimization, and development of agricultural and agri-food value chains, with operational concentration in Africa and the Middle East and four core service lines: optimization of agricultural production activities, structuring of agricultural and food chains, evaluation of investment strategies, and acceleration of regenerative agriculture practices. Delivery is field-based, with multicultural teams operating in French, English, Spanish, Arabic and other languages, executing projects directly on-site with clients in countries spanning Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritania, Senegal, Chad, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, France, and New Caledonia.

The business model is professional services revenue earned through project-based consulting engagements sold primarily via direct enterprise field sales. The client base is split between private sector actors (agri-food corporates such as Danone Ecosystem, Mars Petcare, and Auchan Retail; luxury and cosmetics firms; and investment funds such as E20) and public sector clients (governments including the Ivorian Ministry of Agriculture, NGOs, and foundations such as Afalula in Saudi Arabia). Supporting offerings include training and capacity building programs, an expert network mobilizable per mission, white papers, and webinar content. There are no software products, proprietary technology platforms, or AI components; the offering is entirely consultative and human-delivered.

In 2026, Apexagri was acquired by Cubik Group, a French consultancy and training firm specializing in Lean Durable© and Operational Excellence with more than 100 consultants. The firm continues to operate under the Apexagri brand and leadership team (Founder/Président Marc and CEO/Directrice Générale Anaïs), now within the Cubik umbrella, with strategic partnerships maintained alongside Maïsadour, By.O Group, and DomSeeds (the Moroccan consulting arm of Les Domaines Agricoles). Headcount is reported at 11 employees, supplemented by a mobilizable expert network.

Name

APEXAGRI

Legal name

APEXAGRI

Website

https://apexagri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APEXAGRI is a Paris-based international consulting firm specializing in agricultural and agri-food value chain development, serving private agri-food, luxury, cosmetics and investment clients, plus public sector and NGO actors, primarily across Africa and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACAJAH

Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Farm Management & Operational Advisory Services

SECONDARYAFACAJAN

Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Farm Management & Operational Advisory Services

SECONDARYBPAHADAI

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory

Keywords

• Agricultural consulting
• Agribusiness advisory
• Value chain development
• Agronomic expertise
• Rural development consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements for agricultural sector development, including optimization of production activities, structuring of agricultural value chains, evaluation of investment strategies, and acceleration of regenerative agriculture practices. Services delivered to private sector (agri-food, luxury, cosmetics, investment funds) and public sector (governments, NGOs, foundations) across Africa and Middle East.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

APEXAGRI is an international consulting firm that advises public and private clients on the development of agricultural value chains, providing strategic advisory, field-based technical expertise, training, and published research. The firm supports agri-food companies, luxury and cosmetics players sourcing natural ingredients, investment funds, governments, and NGOs operating in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 2014 as an alliance between Groupe Coopératif Maïsadour and By.O Group, and now part of Cubik Group, APEXAGRI combines cooperative-rooted agronomic know-how with boutique strategy consulting.

Product overview

Apexagri is an international consulting firm that operates as a single unified advisory service rather than a software platform. The core offering consists of strategic consulting and advisory services for agricultural and agri-food sector development, delivered through a combination of field expertise missions, training programs, and publications. The firm does not offer software products but rather consultative services centered around four main expertise areas: optimization of agricultural production activities, structuring of agricultural and food chains, evaluation of investment strategies, and acceleration of regenerative agriculture practices. Supporting offerings include white papers and publications, a network of expert consultants, and webinar content. The company serves both private sector clients (agri-food, luxury/cosmetics, investment funds) and public sector actors (governments, NGOs, foundations) primarily in Africa and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic and management consulting for agricultural value chains Strategic advisory mandate covering value-chain structuring, sourcing strategy, feasibility studies, and program design for agri-food, investor, government, and NGO clients.
• Field-based agronomic and technical expertise Hands-on field missions and technical assessments delivered on the ground to support agricultural development projects, value-chain diagnostics, and production-system improvements.
• Training programs in agricultural development Capacity-building and training engagements for client teams, partners, and beneficiary organizations working in agricultural and rural development contexts.
• White papers and research publications Published research and white papers on agricultural development themes, used to position the firm and inform clients and partners.
• Webinars on agricultural development

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Cubik GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Consultancy and training firm specializing in Lean Durable© and Operational Excellence. Apexagri joined Cubik Group in 2026 as part of a new chapter in its history. The group brings together more than 100 consultants committed to sustainable organizational performance improvement. Apexagri continues operations under the Cubik umbrella while maintaining its focus on agricultural sector development.
• Groupe Coopératif MaïsadourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Apexagri through alliance formed in 2014. Maïsadour is an agricultural and agri-food cooperative based in southwest France. Provides deep agricultural sector expertise and connection to French agricultural best practices. Key experts like Michel (ex-Head of Plant Division) and Denis (Head of New Markets at MAS Seeds subsidiary) are from this group.
• By.O GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Apexagri through alliance formed in 2014. By.O Group is a consulting firm specializing in procurement and upstream value chains. Apexagri operates within the By.O Group collective which emphasizes three core values: audacity to undertake, collaborative approach, and team play. Marc, founder of both Apexagri and By.O.
• DomSeedsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe consulting branch of the Moroccan group Les Domaines Agricoles, dedicated to supporting innovation. Brings expertise in agricultural innovation specific to the Moroccan and North African context. Complementary to Apexagri's consulting capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Syspons Consulting: European consulting firm specialized in agricultural and food value chain development across emerging markets, including Africa. Comparable to Apexagri in its niche focus on structuring agri-food chains, sustainable production, and development-sector advisory work.

Broad incumbents

• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting firm with a dedicated agriculture and food practice. Overlaps with Apexagri on agricultural value-chain strategy and sustainability advisory for large corporate and government clients, but operates at far greater scale and breadth.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global consulting firm with agriculture and climate/sustainability practices serving food, agribusiness, and development clients. Comparable to Apexagri on value-chain strategy and sustainability transformation, but at significantly larger scale.
• Bain & Company: Global management consulting firm with an agriculture and sustainability practice serving food and consumer goods clients. Comparable to Apexagri on corporate-level agribusiness strategy and sustainability work, but with much broader capabilities and global reach.
• Deloitte: Global professional services firm with an agriculture and food sector practice spanning strategy, sustainability, and supply chain advisory. Comparable to Apexagri on enterprise-level agricultural transformation and ESG/sustainability work, but with broader portfolio.
• KPMG: Global professional services firm serving agri-food clients on strategy, sustainability, and supply chain transformation. Comparable to Apexagri on advisory for major food and consumer goods companies, though typically with broader scope and scale.

Direct peers

• Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition: Lagos-based consulting firm that provides strategy and value-chain advisory to agri-food actors across West Africa. Highly comparable to Apexagri in geography (Sub-Saharan Africa), client base (private and public agri-food stakeholders), and service offering (sector structuring, investment evaluation, sustainability advisory).
• TechnoServe: Non-profit organization that delivers market-based solutions for agricultural value chain development in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Comparable to Apexagri in its focus on structuring competitive agri-food chains and supporting smallholder/producer networks across emerging markets.
• Dalberg Advisors: Global advisory firm focused on international development and impact investing, with strong agricultural sector work in Africa and emerging markets. Comparable to Apexagri in serving governments, foundations, and investors on agricultural strategy, investment evaluation, and program design.

Regional players

• CIRAD: French agricultural research and international cooperation organization that supports agricultural development in tropical and Mediterranean regions. Comparable to Apexagri in French-origin expertise focused on African and Mediterranean agricultural value chains, though primarily research rather than commercial consulting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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