Transaction Advisory
At Africa Insight Advisors (AIA), we specialize in bridging the gap between foreign investors and local opportunities, facilitating attractive deals that build robust businesses and deliver strong returns.

Capital
Raising

We understand the challenges East African businesses face in unlocking growth capital. Our end-to-end capital-raising process is designed to secure funding efficiently while ensuring alignment between investors and investees. From crafting compelling investment narratives to managing negotiations, due diligence, and closing, we take ownership of every step.

Our Capital Raising Services Include:

  • Developing persuasive narratives to attract investor interest.
  • Creating investor-ready pitch decks and financial models.
  • Shortlisting and engaging potential investors.
  • Managing deal execution through to close, including supporting our clients in negotiating material points, and creating alignment between both sides of the the transaction.
  • Supporting the documentation sharing and informational deep dive required during the due diligence.

 

We work across industries, sourcing debt, equity, or mezzanine financing for businesses at all stages, from seed capital to Series D. With a network of over 300 global investors—including DFIs, private equity funds, impact investors, family offices, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals—we ensure the right partnerships for long-term growth.

Ready to bring in financing that unlocks your next growth phase, or just want to learn more about the process? Lets Chat

Acquisitions

Global interest in Africa has reached unprecedented levels, with significant capital inflows across industries. Yet, international businesses often struggle to translate promising macroeconomic trends into actionable opportunities.

For multinationals seeking strategic acquisitions, AIA provides a full suite of services to identify and evaluate opportunities, model potential returns, adapt operations to local contexts, and manage the deal lifecycle—from assessment to integration.

 

Want to expand your footprint into Africa? Lets chat.

Divestitures
and Sales

Maximizing value during an exit requires strategic insight and an expansive network. While many advisors focus on financial investors, we think beyond the traditional buyer pool. Having executed dozens of strategic advisory engagements across many markets, we have a far more developed network of potential buyers than pure financial advisory firms. AIA identifies diverse potential buyers, including:

  • Local businesses pursuing bolt-on acquisitions.
  • Multinationals expanding into new markets.
  • Industry players aiming to scale operations.

 

Our creative, tailored approach ensures our clients secure the highest returns and achieve successful exits.

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Market Entry Strategy

AIA helps established international companies navigate the complexities of entering the East African market, ensuring a seamless transition to operational and financial success.

Strategic Advisory

We work with players already active in the East African market to diversify, professionalize and formalize, and otherwise solve problems and modernize.

Helping East African Businesses Reach New Heights