M&A advisory services in Rwanda

Rwanda's M&A market is emerging but strategically significant - Kigali Innovation City and the RDB's investor-friendly environment attract cross-border acquirers seeking exposure to East and Central Africa's high-growth markets.

Exit activity includes venture-backed trade sales and impact-investor-driven acquisitions across drone logistics, mobility and agrifood - with Zipline, AC Group and Africa Improved Foods illustrating the range of acquirer interest from global strategic buyers.

Flow advises both bootstrapped and venture-backed Rwandan founders on sell-side M&A, drawing on a strong PE and strategic acquirer network across Africa and internationally, KPI-driven preparation, and a lean end-to-end process from mandate to close.

Rwanda tech M&A deals in the last 12 months

Rwanda median tech M&A valuation

Rwanda median tech M&A revenue multiple

Rwanda biggest tech acquisition in the last 12 months

Selling your tech company in Rwanda

Rwandan M&A is limited in absolute terms but follows pan-African mid-market conventions with country-specific overlays around RDB and the relatively streamlined regulatory environment.

Completion accounts dominate

Rwandan private M&A is predominantly completion-accounts based. Locked-box has limited adoption. The deal volume is modest by African standards.

W&I insurance is uncommon

W&I insurance is uncommon in pure-Rwandan deals. Cross-border deals at the offshore-parent level use W&I more commonly with standard premium structures.

RURA and Competition Authority review

Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) reviews transactions above the relevant turnover thresholds. Most pure-tech tuck-in deals don't trigger.

Capital gains for founders

Rwandan individuals are taxed on share disposal gains as part of personal income. Offshore holding structures (Mauritius, Delaware) materially shape the post-tax exit outcome.

Cross-border tax considerations

Most material Rwandan tech exits involve offshore (Mauritius/Delaware) holding entities. Rwandan source taxation can apply to sales of foreign entities deriving substantial value from Rwandan assets.

Streamlined closing mechanics

Rwanda's RDB-administered registry and digital-first government infrastructure make closings unusually efficient by African standards. Material structural advantage for cross-border deal execution.

Why Flow Partners as your M&A advisor

We operate across four fundamental principles that over the years enabled us to successfully advise many Rwandan companies.

Access to relevant buyers

We have extensive network and direct access to world's most prominent financial and strategic buyers, cultivated through years of successful M&A track record across bulge bracket investment banking.

No corporate red tape

We run lean deal processes, without BS, unnecessary time-wasting efforts and corporate inefficiencies. Our approach values candor, transparency and high-impact work to make sure great deals get done.

Thorough preparation

KPI-driven storytelling is more art than science. We have unmatched understanding of digital businesses and are experts in building sharp equity stories that present your business in a clear, concise manner.

Optimize value, not valuation

Valuation is only one side of the medal. We help creating attractive and efficient transaction structures that bridge incentive gaps between sellers, buyers and management teams.

We provide M&A advisory services across Rwanda and beyond

Sector expertise

Explore our M&A advisory offering across a variety of tech sectors in Rwanda.

Software

Vertical and horizontal SaaS, AI-native software products, infrastructure SaaS, cybersecurity

AI & ML

Foundation models, AI applications, AI infrastructure, semiconductors, AI consulting

Fintech

Neobanking, online payments, fintech infrastructure, lending platforms, wealth tech, online brokerage, vertical FS software

Consumer internet

Consumer software subscription platforms, edutech, online content, social networks, online dating

Digital media

Streaming platforms, mobile and console gaming, content distribution, digital publishing, VR & AR

E-commerce & marketplaces

Consumer and B2B marketplaces, inventory-based e-commerce, classifieds, lead generation platforms

Consumer products

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, consumer electronics, smart home devices, lifestyle products

Mobility

Ridesharing, micromobility, food delivery, logistics tech, autonomous tech, EV charging infrastructure

Digital health

Digital therapeutics, telemedicine, mental health solutions, EHR and practice management, vertical healthcare SaaS

Industrial technology

Industry 4.0 solutions, 3D printing, climate tech, industrial IoT, robotics, smart manufacturing

Digital infrastructure

Data centers, cloud infrastructure, edge computing, network security, vertical infrastructure SaaS

IT services

Software development and testing, digital transformation, cloud services, advertising agencies, IT support services

Selected case studies

We've closed sell-side and buy-side transactions across European, US and emerging-market tech.

Our M&A track record spans strategic exits to corporate acquirers, PE buyouts, and cross-border deals where regulatory and structuring complexity actually matters.

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We acted as exclusive sell-side advisor to MAILINGWORK, a Chemnitz-based email marketing software platform, on its sale to French digital marketing leader Positive Group.

Recently completed M&A advisory projects

Selected M&A transactions and prior deal experience.

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Polish publicly listed diversified industrial firm

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German email marketing software platform

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German software testing provider

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Leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services

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Spanish neobanking platform for Gen Z and Millennials

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Online price comparison and booking platform for rental cars

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Digital testing, cybersecurity, content and digital forensics provider

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Online casual dating platform for curious individuals

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European DAM software provider

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$3bn acquisition by Blackstone. Family of online dating brands (Badoo, Bumble, Chappy, Lumen).

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€135m acquisition by Takeaway. Leading B2B online food delivery platform in Israel.

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€80m acquisition by Zur Rose. Online e-commerce platform for pharmacy, beauty and wellness.

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$200m acquisition by EMK. World's largest data collection and transformation platform.

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Acquisition by ProSiebenSat.1 / General Atlantic. Online marketplace for household products and services.

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€300m acquisition by Oakley Capital. Leading European online matchmaking platform.

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Acquisition by Axel Springer. Leading Israeli online classifieds platform (jobs vertical).

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$800m acquisition by Adobe. Marketplace for royalty-free images, graphics and HD videos.

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€80m acquisition by Lifull. Spanish vertical search engine for real estate, cars and jobs.

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Acquisition by Oakley Capital. Italy's largest online car insurance, gas and electricity brokerage.

Strategic Advisory

Strategic advisory. Cashless mobile taxi app connecting passengers to nearby taxis.

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Acquisition by IAC. Digital social media platform for Q&A.

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$228m acquisition by Axel Springer. Israel's leading classifieds and advertising portal.

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Acquisition by Quant. Turkish membership-based daily deals site.

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€320m acquisition by Bonnier. Pay television company across the Nordic region.

Minority Acquisition

€290m minority acquisition by News Corp. German direct broadcast satellite Pay TV (DACH).

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€3.2bn acquisition by ProSiebenSat.1. European media group (TV, radio, print).

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€3.1bn acquisition by KKR and Permira. German mass media and digital company.

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Unlike traditional M&A advisors, we truly understand tech businesses and the unique challenges they face. Our investment banking background combined with deep sector expertise allows us to build compelling equity stories and navigate complex transactions.

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