Horizon Blue Ocean

Navigating the Complexities of Global Disruption

Horizon Blue Ocean empowers businesses and governments to navigate global disruption through advanced horizon scanning, data-driven insights, and strategic advisory. Our proprietary platforms and "We Do Not Compete, We Create" philosophy deliver actionable foresight, enabling clients to anticipate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities across diverse sectors and regions. Impact: enhanced strategic agility, risk mitigation, and optimized operations. I founded Horizon Blue Ocean in September 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden.

We are a boutique consultancy start-up that specializes in geopolitical risk assessment, scenario planning, and capability building for sustained growth.

Horizon Blue Ocean is a next-gen geopolitical foresight firm

Our Core Value Proposition

Advanced Horizon Scanning & Scenario Planning: We leverage proprietary methodologies, rooted in complexity science and advanced data analytics, to identify and assess emerging geopolitical, technological, and economic trends. This enables us to develop robust scenario plans, providing clients with a clear understanding of potential future states.
Strategic Advisory & Capability Building: We provide tailored advisory services to senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making in the face of uncertainty. Our approach focuses on building organizational resilience and adaptability, enabling clients to proactively address future challenges.
Data-Driven Insights & Proprietary Platforms: We develop and deploy customized self-service platforms and monitoring dashboards, delivering actionable, real-time insights to support strategic decision-making. These tools empower clients to continuously monitor and adapt to evolving market dynamics.
Global SME Engagement & Ecosystem Development: We cultivate strategic partnerships and provide direct consulting services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs across key emerging markets, including DRC Congo, Cairo, Saudi Arabia, and South Sudan. This on-the-ground experience provides us with unique insights into regional dynamics and fosters the development of resilient value chains.

Client Profile Snapshot

Horizon Blue Ocean serves a diverse portfolio of clients, including 6 SMEs across key emerging markets. We also partner with select organizations in sensitive sectors, where confidentiality is paramount

Key Client Locations Include:

- DRC Congo
- South Sudan
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Oceania
- Sudan (operational amidst the ongoing war)

>>We operate in a wider range of frontier & emerging markets.<<

Sectors Served (Among Others):

- Food and Value Chains
- Global Health Services
- Fintech (RegTech, DeFi, AML, & CTF for Financial Inclusion & Informal Economy Integration)
- Education Services
- Energy
- Digital Transformation
- Silver Economy
- Evaluation Services

We are actively expanding our client base and geographical reach, focusing on delivering tailored solutions that drive tangible results.

We pride ourselves on building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients.

In the Spotlight

Charting a Course for Social Protection in Sudan: Bridging Research and Policy
(June 2025)
📍 Nairobi, Kenya

In Sudan's unpredictable environment, rigid plans don't work. Strategic foresight isn't optional; it's essential. It's about building local resilience, managing uncertainty, and transforming weak signals into decisive pathways.

This strategic foresight session was designed and facilitated by Wigdan Seedahmed, Horizon Blue Ocean founder and CEO. We empower organizations to master strategic foresight, ensuring you're always prepared.

Access the full report here and the publication's listing here.