01Fintech · Market entry
A new financial services ecosystem
Developed the market entry strategy for a super-app ecosystem connecting payments, e-commerce and financial services.
Explore the engagementStrategy. Innovation. Implementation.
Beyond the
expected.
Into possibility.
Discover new markets. Build new ventures.
Turn your next ambition into action.
Trusted by ambitious African organisations
Our expertise
Choose your
next horizon.
From the first strategic question to the team that helps you deliver.
01Corporate & business unit strategy
Create a clear advantage. Align your portfolio, priorities and path to growth.
Explore this expertise02New venture creation
Find unmet needs. Validate the opportunity. Build your next business.
Explore this expertise03AI strategy & transformation
Shape your AI strategy, with AI engineers to support implementation.
Explore this expertise04Exponential innovation
Reimagine your business model, offerings and customer experience.
Explore this expertise05Market intelligence & research
Go beyond the obvious to understand customers, markets and opportunity.
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Ambition in motion.
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02Financial services · Venture creation
Opening access to SME finance
Created the strategy and product design for digital business lending, opening a route to working capital for underserved enterprises.
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03Namibia · Customer & product strategy
Reaching underserved markets
Designed the customer and product strategy for a mobile financial services platform, supporting broader financial inclusion.
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04Enterprise AI · Strategy to execution
Turning AI ambition into an offering
Shaped innovation strategy, market research and competitive positioning for a new enterprise AI offering, with continued product strategy support.
Explore the engagement“This [strategy delivery] was way more than we expected to get.”
Managing Director, JSE-listed technology group
We navigate the deep.Why Blue Pentagon
Strategic thinkers.
Hands-on builders.
We work alongside your team from the first strategic question to launch and scale. Our roots in Blue Ocean Strategy keep us focused on finding a distinctive path to growth.
15 yearsAverage team experience
Level 1B-BBEE firm
Before we begin
A few good
questions.
Who do you work with?
We work with executive teams at established organisations, including medium and large corporates, multinationals and JSE-listed companies. Our experience spans telecommunications, financial services, technology and other sectors.
Do you support implementation?
Yes. We work alongside client teams to conceptualise, build, launch and scale initiatives. For AI engagements, we can bring together a team of AI engineers to support implementation. The team and scope are tailored to your needs.
How does an engagement start?
Start with a 30-minute conversation about your priorities and the opportunity you want to explore. From there, we can discuss the scope and approach that fits your organisation.
Your next chapter
Where could
you go next?
Tell us what you’re exploring. Let’s arrange a 30-minute conversation about the opportunity ahead.
Aphiwe Bevu
Managing Director
aphiwe@bluepentagonsa.com