Artefact, a global consulting firm focused on advancing the adoption of data and artificial intelligence (AI), is expanding its footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This expansion complements the firm’s existing African hubs in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cape Town, South Africa, and brings the total number of employees to over 200 across the continent.
The firm views its new presence in Côte d’Ivoire as a strategic move to better serve the Francophone African market, where it aims to deploy AI solutions tailored to the unique needs and concerns of local businesses. By strengthening its footprint in this region, Artefact plans to collaborate with local enterprises to create innovative and locally relevant AI-driven solutions.
Since its entry into Africa in 2020, Artefact has established a presence in several African countries, including Senegal, Egypt, and Madagascar. The company’s rapid expansion demonstrates its commitment to fostering the growth of AI technology and data-driven solutions across the continent, ensuring that local businesses have the tools needed to compete in a global economy.
Médéric Chomel, managing partner for Africa, commented on the significance of this expansion, noting that strengthening the firm’s presence in Côte d’Ivoire would enable Artefact to more effectively meet the needs of its clients in Francophone Africa. The company looks forward to working closely with local companies to deliver AI solutions that are not only innovative but also highly relevant to their specific business challenges.
Fabrice Zapfack, partner for Côte d’Ivoire, highlighted the broader ambition behind the expansion, emphasizing Artefact’s commitment to contributing to the growth of Africa’s tech ecosystem. He stated that the company’s goal is to combine global AI expertise with a deep understanding of local market realities, helping businesses unlock the power of data in a sustainable way.
Artefact’s expansion into Côte d’Ivoire is a bold step toward strengthening Africa’s digital transformation and promoting the development of a robust tech ecosystem across the continent. By combining local knowledge with cutting-edge technology, Artefact is positioned to play a key role in driving AI innovation in Africa.
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