Grow, Merge, or Exit with Confidence in Africa's Creative Economy
Through the PAAN Mergers & Acquisitions Program, powered by Agency Futures, we connect Africa's most ambitious agencies with strategic opportunities to grow, scale, or exit, backed by world-class M&A expertise and a trusted Pan-African network.
Lead with the Vision
From Local Player to Continental Leader
The African creative and marketing industry is at an inflection point. Borders are fading and the biggest opportunities belong to agencies bold enough to make strategic moves.
The PAAN M&A Program gives you the platform, people, and process to make it happen with confidence.
Acquire across Africa
Enter new markets by acquiring a thriving agency.
Merge to win bigger
Unlock scale and capability to land larger contracts.
Sell for a strong exit
Secure a profitable, well-structured exit.
Expand capabilities
Add new services and enter new industries.
The Power of the Partnership
A Partnership Built for Africa's Biggest Moves
PAAN: Unmatched access to Africa's most connected network of agencies.
Agency Futures: Decades of global deal‑making experience in creative, marketing, and professional services.
Opportunities you won’t find on the open market — sourced through PAAN’s trusted network.
The program is open to established marketing and creative agencies across Africa who are looking to expand their reach, merge with complementary businesses, or prepare for a strategic exit. We work with agencies of all sizes, from boutique studios to regional powerhouses.
PAAN provides comprehensive M&A support including deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation services, negotiation support, and post-transaction integration guidance. We also offer strategic consulting to help agencies position themselves for successful transactions.
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the transaction, but typically ranges from 6-18 months from initial consultation to deal closure. We work closely with all parties to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
Our fee structure is transparent and success-based. We offer an initial consultation at no cost, followed by a structured fee arrangement that aligns with your transaction goals. Contact us for a detailed breakdown of our services and pricing.
How it works
Your Journey to Strategic Growth
Discover
Confidential consultation to understand your goals and positioning.
Match
Access a curated list of potential buyers, sellers, or partners.
Strategize
Deal structure, valuation, and negotiation guidance from seasoned experts.
Close & Grow
We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on the future.
Who should Join
Scaling Agencies
Ready to expand regionally or globally.
Exit‑Ready Leaders
Planning a strategic sale or succession.
Diversifiers
Seeking to add services via acquisition.
Investors
Targeting Africa's high‑growth creative sector.
The African creative economy is consolidating — fast.
Agencies that act now will own the client relationships, capabilities, and market presence others will be chasing in five years.
Will you lead the wave or watch from the sidelines?
Take Your Agency to the Next Level
Secure your competitive edge with Africa's most connected M&A platform for creative agencies.
Collaborate
Innovate
Dominate
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