Market entry and re-entry across frontier, recovering and high-volatility economies. We provide global market entry consulting that help organisations assess risk, develop a market entry strategy and execute new market entry initiatives with confidence.
We are business operators who understand risk, not just consultants who analyse it. Our market entry services combine strategic advisory with operational delivery. The team that scopes an entry is the team that delivers it, and stays through implementation.
The same team that scopes the entry stays through implementation. Governance, due diligence, journey management and response are one continuous line, not a relay of vendors.
We treat entry as a profitability exercise that has risk inside it. Every initiative is scored against likelihood and impact, so the decision is deliberate and the trail is defensible.
Success-based fee structures, where our incentives sit with your result. We measure ourselves on the time from a disruption to back in business, and design the work to shorten it.
From the first feasibility question to the response on the ground, with a single point of accountability. Each capability stands alone or plugs into your existing framework, only where you need it.
We assess the security environment, map the regulatory terrain and test logistics feasibility, providing market entry strategy analysis so you understand the ground truth before you commit capital.
Regional analysts and HUMINT networks across 140+ countries, calibrated to your footprint rather than general news, so you act on what is happening on the ground.
Independent verification of partners, agents and counterparties when a decision is too important to leave to chance, run by risk consultants rather than a database.
Stakeholder mapping and cultural liaison that turn local relations into access. Early warning on conflict, and the social licence that keeps a project running.
Executive and close protection, secure transport and journey management for site visits and delegations, delivered by former military and law-enforcement teams.
Intelligence-led action against counterfeit and grey-market networks. Supply-chain investigation and mapping, coordinated with local enforcement where it counts.
A 24/7 operations centre staffed by operators, not call handlers. SicuroResponse keeps crisis response on standby, with the network and credit line to move when channels close.
Board-level decision frameworks, duty of care and business continuity aligned to ISO 31000, 31030 and ISO 22301. We produce the audit trail, and a risk picture you can take to your underwriters.
More than desk research. Each guide reflects clients we support and teams we move into these markets now.
The board-level decisions for re-entry after a pause or draw-down. Governance, contracts, insurance and timing, then the response to back it.
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Sanctions are easing and reconstruction demand is real. Compliant operations, journey management and an exit strategy from day one.
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Entry, brand protection and operational resilience across the continent, built on local networks and two decades of delivery.
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Also delivering in Iraq, Libya and frontier markets worldwide. Tell us your market →
The Return on Risk Scorecard provides a practical market entry framework that evaluates initiatives against country-level risk and a likelihood-by-impact matrix, then ties the result to the share of investment at risk. It turns a gut call into a deliberate, documented decision your board and your underwriters can stand behind.
Aligned to
ISO 31000 & 31030
Risk domains
Seven
Country data
200+ markets
Quantified country scores from the Sicuro Live Travel Risk Map, built on eight weighted indicators aligned to ISO 31030:2021.
Security · health · political stability · infrastructure · natural hazards · environmental · legal and regulatory · socio-economic
A five-by-five likelihood and impact matrix aligned to ISO 31000:2018, scored across seven domains to produce a single rating from 1 to 25.
Scope, objectives and stakeholders
Country profiling and intelligence
Likelihood and impact by domain
Exposure and perception gaps
Accept, reduce, transfer, avoid or leverage
Governance and review dates
The team that scopes your entry is the team that has operated in these environments, not a separate delivery unit you meet later.
Founder
A former Royal Marines Commando, Scott has spent over 20 years advising executives, family offices and senior leaders in markets where information is incomplete and the margin for error is small. He sits on the ASIS International Travel Risk Management Steering Committee and the US State Department's OSAC MENA and Afghanistan committees, and was named a Top 30 Global Security Influencer in 2024 and 2025.
COO
Miles has well over a decade designing, scaling and leading resilience programmes across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. He has supported commercial operators, government contracts, NGOs and the extractive industries, most recently in house for an oil and gas services company, with deep experience in security, crisis management and business continuity.
Below are answers to common questions raised by our clients and prospects. For more detailed information, please contact us.
Sicuro helps organizations establish and expand operations in complex markets through strategic planning, regulatory guidance, stakeholder engagement, operational setup, risk management, and ongoing in-country support. Our focus is on turning market entry plans into operational reality.
Sicuro supports market entry projects globally, with extensive experience operating across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other challenging jurisdictions where local knowledge and trusted relationships are critical to success.
Our approach combines local intelligence, operational planning, regulatory insight, security risk management, and regional expertise to identify potential challenges before they impact your business. This enables organizations to enter new markets with greater confidence and resilience.
Yes. Beyond advisory services, Sicuro helps clients build the operational infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth, including local partnerships, compliance pathways, logistics, security, and business continuity planning.
While many firms provide recommendations, Sicuro focuses on execution. Our team works alongside clients to implement solutions, overcome operational barriers, and establish the capabilities needed to operate successfully in complex environments.
Absolutely. Sicuro has extensive experience supporting organizations in politically sensitive, security-conscious, and highly regulated environments, helping clients navigate local requirements while protecting their people, operations, and reputation.
Yes. Our support extends beyond initial market entry to help organizations strengthen operational resilience, manage evolving risks, and adapt to changing regulatory, political, and security conditions as their presence grows.
Our services are designed for organizations expanding into new or challenging markets, including multinational corporations, government organizations, NGOs, investors, and businesses seeking a trusted partner to support long-term operational success.
That "but" is the conversation. Share your market, sector and timeline. We will tell you candidly whether it makes sense, and if it does, how to do it properly.
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Understanding your current risk managements needs and challenges
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Tailored recommendations and implementation roadmap
