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Tariq Sijilmassi Unveils Tessera Capital: Morocco’s New Independent Investment Bank
Former Crédit Agricole du Maroc chief Tariq Sijilmassi announced the creation of Tessera Capital, an independent investment bank registered with the Moroccan Capital Market Authority. Based in Morocco, Tessera Capital targets CEOs, shareholders and investors facing complex decisions such as ownership transfers, governance restructuring, sustainable growth and corporate turnarounds. By blending traditional advisory tools with data‑driven analytics and AI, the firm aims to provide transparent, human‑centred guidance for businesses navigating the country’s fast‑moving economic landscape.
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Launch of Tessera Capital
Tariq Sijilmassi, former chairman of Crédit Agricole du Maroc (CAM), announced the official launch of Tessera Capital. The firm is registered with the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) as a Financial Investment Advisor, positioning itself as an independent boutique investment bank.
Strategic Focus
Based in Morocco, Tessera Capital offers financial and strategic counsel to CEOs, shareholders and investors dealing with high‑stakes situations such as ownership transfer, governance redesign, sustainable growth initiatives, and corporate turnarounds. The launch comes at a time when the Moroccan economy is accelerating through large‑scale investments, infrastructure transformation and the rise of high‑value‑added sectors.
Key Service Areas
- Family Business Transmission & Governance
- Corporate Advisory for Holdings and Transitioning Groups
- Green Economy & Sustainable Transition
- Growth Advisory for Mature SMEs
- Turnaround & Restructuring Support
Innovative Advisory Approach
Tessera Capital blends classic financial‑strategic tools with decision‑support mechanisms powered by data analytics and artificial intelligence. This hybrid model seeks to enhance the reliability of information and illuminate strategic choices for its clients.
Service Portfolio
- Valuation Prime – comprehensive valuation of companies and assets.
- Governance Boost – structuring governance frameworks and management processes.
- Equity & Debt Advisory – advice on financing structures and capital raising.
- Global Strategic Advisory – defining long‑term strategic road‑maps.
- M&A Activation – support for acquisition and divestiture operations.
“I created Tessera Capital because I deeply believe in our country and the mission we carry,” said Sijilmassi. “Morocco is at a decisive and exciting crossroads, and I am convinced that many businesses can better seize this transformation when they receive fair, human‑centred, and truly useful guidance.”