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Transformation & Program Management

Where operations
meet strategic
execution.

3M Invest & Consulting partners with industrial and logistics SMEs to lead complex transformations, relocations, and growth programs — from strategy to hands-on delivery.

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About 3M I&C

Tailored solutions to
accelerate your growth.

We are a boutique advisory firm built on 15+ years of hands-on experience leading large-scale transformation and relocation programs across logistics, supply chain, and industry. We deliver strategies that are pragmatic, data-driven, and — above all — executed on the ground.

From multi-site relocation programs and operational restructuring to interim program leadership, 3M I&C brings the rigour of major-group methodology to the agility that SMEs need. We complement this core practice with selective investment and venture activity.

Integrity & Transparency
Ethical, sustainable solutions built on full disclosure.
Market Intelligence
Deep sector expertise across Europe and beyond.
Client Partnership
Genuine collaboration. Direct access to decision-makers.
Innovation-Driven
Combining data, creativity and execution excellence.
Our Services

What We Do

A complete advisory platform, from strategy definition to hands-on execution support.

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Transformation & Program Management
We lead complex transformation, relocation, and modernization programs for industrial and logistics organizations — from governance and sequencing to on-the-ground delivery.
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Strategic Advisory & Business Optimization
We design and implement organizational and go-to-market strategies, identify growth levers, and connect clients with EU public funding and grants.
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Interim Management
Temporary, tailored executive support for critical transitions: restructuring, post-acquisition integration, or rapid scale-up phases.
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Sustainability & ESG Advisory
Helping businesses align with ESG frameworks, measure impact, and position sustainability as a competitive advantage.
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Real Estate Investment Advisory
Proprietary scoring methodology applied to seasonal rental and premium real estate opportunities across Belgium and Europe.
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Commercial Analysis & Due Diligence
Rigorous market research, competitor analysis, and due diligence support to reduce risk and inform major investment decisions.
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Sectors

Areas of Expertise

We focus where we have genuine edge: deep sector knowledge that translates into measurable client value.

Transformation & Programs

Industry, Logistics &
Supply Chain Transformation

Our core practice. We lead complex transformation, relocation, and modernization programs for industrial and logistics organizations — combining major-group methodology with on-the-ground delivery.

  • Program & multi-site relocation management
  • Operational transformation & process optimization
  • PMO design and program governance set-up
  • OPEX/CAPEX modeling and go-live sequencing
  • Interim program leadership during critical transitions
Venture & Growth

Technology &
Startup Investment

We advise on early to growth-stage technology investments across SaaS, fintech, and digital infrastructure, with ticket sizes from €25k to €75k.

  • Startup screening and investment thesis definition
  • Founder assessment and team evaluation
  • Market sizing and competitive landscape analysis
  • VC fund structuring (EuVECA / RAIF frameworks)
  • Portfolio monitoring and value-add support
Healthcare Innovation

Medical Technology &
Healthcare Ventures

Supporting med-tech companies through strategic positioning, market access, and investment readiness, bridging the gap between innovation and capital.

  • Regulatory pathway analysis and strategic planning
  • Reimbursement and market access strategy
  • Commercial due diligence for med-tech M&A
  • Investment readiness and pitch preparation
  • Partnership facilitation with healthcare institutions
Premium Real Estate

Premium Real Estate
in Belgium & Europe

We provide institutional-grade investment analysis for premium and seasonal-rental real estate opportunities across Belgium and Europe — resilient, high-yield segments assessed with a rigorous, data-driven methodology.

  • Proprietary 100-point property scoring system
  • Three-stage selection process (screening, due diligence, structuring)
  • Strategic zone and market mapping
  • Tax and transfer-cost analysis per jurisdiction
  • Yield forecasting and occupancy modeling
ESG & Sustainability

ESG Strategy &
Impact Advisory

We help companies integrate ESG principles into their core strategy, not as a compliance exercise, but as a genuine driver of long-term value creation.

  • ESG materiality assessment and gap analysis
  • Non-financial reporting (CSRD, GRI, TCFD)
  • Impact measurement framework design
  • Green financing and sustainable bond advisory
  • Stakeholder communication strategy
Case Studies

Track Record

A selection of real engagements delivered over the past two years, across three types of intervention: transformation, investment advisory, and market studies.

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Real Estate · Alternative
Tourism Property Investment
The Challenge
A private investor wanted to enter a competitive seasonal rental market without a reliable local analysis methodology, risking the selection of an underperforming asset.
What We Delivered
A proprietary 100-point scoring methodology across 5 dimensions, high-value zone mapping, and a shortlist of 10–15 qualified opportunities — cutting due-diligence time by weeks.
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HealthTech · Early Stage
HealthTech Startup Advisory
The Challenge
A solo founder building an AI-driven patient platform had a strong product vision but lacked the financial structure and investor narrative to convince seed investors.
What We Delivered
A VC-standard pitch deck, a 3-year financial model with SaaS revenue projections, and an equity structure (ESOP, vesting) — an investor-ready package and governance set from day one.
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SaaS B2B · Confidential
B2B SaaS Startup Advisory
The Challenge
A founding team developing an innovative multilingual professional-communication solution needed to structure its value proposition and growth trajectory ahead of a fundraise.
What We Delivered
A clarified differentiating positioning, a scalable and defensible business model, and founders aligned on a single execution strategy — ready to engage investors.
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Logistics · International
Logistics Market & Expansion Study
The Challenge
A Belgian customs operator outsourcing its transport function faced rising costs and structural dependence on subcontractors. The goal: assess creating its own transport company in Poland.
What We Delivered
A full feasibility study — regulatory framework, warehouse and FTE cost modeling, a 3-year model with conservative/base/optimistic scenarios and break-even per scenario — a board-ready decision tool.
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Transport · Transformation
Strategic Transformation & Growth Plan
The Challenge
A transport company founder had hit a growth ceiling with no clear view of real profitability and no formal investment plan — decisions were made on intuition. (Our first-ever client.)
What We Delivered
A 360° strategic transformation: profitability analysis by activity, a structured dashboard, and prioritized investment roadmap — a founder equipped to steer growth with concrete indicators.
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Transport · B2B Development
Commercial Strategy & Key Accounts
The Challenge
A transport company had an existing client base but unstructured commercial acquisition, an undifferentiated project portfolio, and margins under pressure. The challenge: move upmarket.
What We Delivered
A MAP (Most Attractive Projects) strategy with selection criteria and lead qualification, shifting from reactive to proactive, selective acquisition — focusing resources on higher-margin segments.
Case studies anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
The Founder

Leading 3M I&C

Emmanuel Mbarga, Founder & Managing Partner
Emmanuel Mbarga
Founder & Managing Partner

I founded 3M Invest & Consulting in 2024 after 15+ years leading operational transformations and complex programs across logistics, supply chain, and industry — within major groups and mid-sized organizations such as FedEx/TNT and ABB.

My conviction: SMEs deserve the methodological rigour of major groups, without the overhead. At 3M I&C, you work directly with me, from strategic framing to on-the-ground delivery.

15+
Years of experience
Get in Touch

Let's discuss
your project.

We welcome enquiries from investors, businesses, and partners. All conversations are treated with complete discretion.

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Email
info@3mic.eu
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Phone
+32 470 52 29 13
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Headquarters
Liège, Belgium
Why 3M I&C

What sets us apart.

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Senior-Led Mandates, Zero Dilution
You engage directly with senior partners from day one: no handoffs, no account managers. Every mandate receives undivided, partner-level focus throughout its entire duration.
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Cross-Sector Intelligence
We operate across industrial transformation, logistics, venture, and ESG simultaneously, generating cross-sector insight and early signal that single-discipline advisors cannot replicate.
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European Network, International Reach
Headquartered in Liège with an operational presence across Belgium, Luxembourg, and France, we support our clients on their transformation challenges across borders.
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Implementation, Not Just Strategy
We remain engaged through execution. Our interim management capability allows us to step in operationally when required, moving seamlessly from strategic advisory to concrete delivery.
"Our investment approach: backing ventures where conviction meets opportunity — focusing on sectors where deep expertise creates a structural advantage."
3M I&C

Alongside our advisory practice, 3M I&C is developing a selective investment activity through ML Capital, following a focused thesis on early-stage ventures in the BeLux market. This activity is being structured for launch in 2026.

Analysis

Perspectives

Our thinking on the markets, sectors, and strategies that matter to our clients.

Transformation
2026
Multi-Site Relocation: De-Risking the Industrial Move
Relocating production and logistics operations without disrupting service is a program-management challenge before it is a real-estate one. Our framework for sequencing the go-live.
Venture
January 2026
European Micro-VC in 2026: Navigating the New Funding Reality
As Series A rounds compress and seed valuations reset, what does the opportunity set look like for early-stage European investors?
ESG
December 2025
CSRD Compliance: Turning Regulatory Burden into Competitive Advantage
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is now in force for large EU companies. Forward-thinking firms are using it as a strategic differentiator.
Ecosystem
2025
Startup Wallonia: Belgium's Rising Innovation Hub
Dealroom's dedicated hub maps the Wallonia startup ecosystem, a growing cluster of deep tech, health, and digital ventures attracting increasing cross-border investor attention.
Read on Dealroom →
FAQ

Common Questions

What is the minimum investment size for advisory mandates?
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We work with a range of mandates. For transformation, consulting, and interim management, we work on a project or retainer basis with no fixed minimum. For investment and real estate advisory, specific thresholds apply depending on the deal. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
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All conversations are protected under a mutual NDA signed at the outset of any engagement. We maintain strict information barriers between mandates and never disclose client identities or transaction details without explicit written consent.
In which geographies do you operate?
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Our primary markets are Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and the broader European Union. We also advise on cross-border EU transactions and work with international investors seeking exposure to European assets and markets.
Do you co-invest alongside clients?
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In select situations where our interests are fully aligned, yes. Through ML Capital, our dedicated investment vehicle, we can participate alongside clients in specific venture and growth opportunities.
What sectors do you specialise in?
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Our core practice is Industry, Logistics & Supply Chain transformation: program management, multi-site relocations, and operational optimization. We complement this with selective activity in Technology & Venture, Med-Tech, ESG advisory, and premium real estate. We deliberately maintain a focused portfolio to ensure genuine expertise.
How is your advisory fee structured?
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Fee structures vary by mandate type: consulting engagements typically use a project fee or monthly retainer, while investment advisory mandates may include a success fee component aligned with deal outcomes. We are transparent about all fees before any engagement begins.
How is an engagement structured?
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Every engagement is independent and scoped to the client's specific need — there is no standard package. Whether strategic advisory, a real estate mandate, or interim management, we define the scope, objectives, and deliverables together before starting, so the engagement fits the situation rather than the other way around.
How do I start working with 3M I&C?
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The first step is a confidential discovery call, typically 30 minutes, where we learn about your situation and determine whether and how we can add value. Use the contact form below or email us directly at info@3mic.eu to submit your project.