East Africa Deal Exchange
The EADE Process

How EADE Works

A structured, confidential process for East African business transitions — designed to protect both sellers and buyers at every stage.

For Sellers

Your journey as a seller

Six structured steps from readiness to a confident transition.

  • Exit Readiness Check

    Complete the Business Value Score to understand your readiness across five dimensions: financial, operational, market, transition risk, and deal readiness. This generates an indicative score (0–100) and recommended next steps.

    Takes approximately 10–15 minutes.

  • Confidential Consultation

    An AcquiHub advisor reviews your readiness score and meets with you to understand your business, timeline, legacy goals, and preferred transition pathway.

  • Valuation Confidence Band

    AcquiHub prepares an indicative valuation range based on your sector, financials, market conditions, and comparable transactions. This helps align your expectations before approaching buyers.

    Indicative only — not a formal valuation.

  • Buyer Strategy & Listing

    Choose your path: list on EADE under the Volume Path for broader buyer discovery, or engage a curated buyer list under the Precision Path for confidential, white-glove outreach.

  • Buyer Introductions & Negotiation

    AcquiHub facilitates verified buyer introductions after screening for fit. All introductions are managed to protect your identity, employees, and brand until you approve disclosure.

  • Closing & Transition Support

    AcquiHub supports deal orchestration through to closing, including coordination with legal, accounting, and advisory partners. Optional post-exit advisory is available.

For Buyers

Your journey as a buyer

Access curated East African opportunities through a verified, structured onboarding.

01

Register

Create your account and submit your buyer profile — investment thesis, target sectors, countries, and capital range.

02

Verify

Complete the EADE buyer verification. We confirm your identity, acquisition criteria, and capital readiness before granting deal access.

03

Access Deal Flow

Browse anonymised listings and submit access requests for businesses that match your criteria.

04

Engage & Acquire

AcquiHub facilitates introductions, site visits, and negotiations — supporting both parties through to a successful close.

Buyer Verification

Three verification tiers

Higher verification unlocks deeper access to confidential deal information.

Bronze

Bronze Verified

  • Identity verification
  • Basic buyer profile
  • Access to anonymised listings
  • Submit access requests
Silver

Silver Verified

  • All Bronze benefits
  • Capital proof verification
  • Acquisition criteria review
  • Access to sector detail on listings
  • Priority matching
Gold

Gold Verified

  • All Silver benefits
  • Escrow readiness confirmation
  • Full financial teaser access
  • Management meeting facilitation
  • White-glove deal support

Ready to get started?

Register your account today and join the East Africa Deal Exchange.

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