Trusted by 200+ business
owners across Southern Africa
Selling Your Business Isn't Just a Deal.
It's Your Legacy.
Get the right buyer, unlock maximum value and exit with confidence.
At Deal Leaders International (DLI), we help business owners prepare, position and sell their companies for maximum value. Our proven process, combined with a powerful global network, ensures that you are connected with the right buyers.
We represent the seller, not the buyer. Every step of the way, our focus is on protecting your legacy, securing the best outcome and giving you control of the process.
Through our partnerships with Pandea Global M&A and CapEQ in the UK, we give you unparalleled access to high-net-worth acquirers and strategic partners in more than 30 geographies. With over 100 deals concluded and access to more than 5,000 qualified buyers, we have the track record and reach to deliver results that count.
SERVICE PATHWAYS
Preparing To Sell
Get your mid-market business exit-ready with our structured Foundation Phase.
Ready To Sell
From mid-market deals to complex corporate transactions, we connect you with the right buyer.
DLI Advisory
From strategic reviews to structured exit planning, we help private equity and corporates maximise value with tailored advisory solutions.
FEATURED DEAL
August 2025
Alterra Capital Partners Strategic Investment in Cobra Group Holdings
We are proud to announce that DLI acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Cobra Group Holdings on its strategic investment from Alterra Capital Partners.
Cobra, founded in 1986, is Africa’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialised mining support and firefighting vehicles, as well as the continent’s largest producer of hose reels. This partnership with Alterra will accelerate Cobra’s growth across Africa and beyond, strengthening its impact on workplace safety, industrial resilience and local job creation.
At DLI, we are honoured to have guided Cobra on this milestone transaction — a deal that showcases the strength of African industrial champions and the global appetite for high-quality, differentiated businesses from our continent.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
When the time comes to sell my business, I know I won’t want to face buyers alone. Having DLI by my side will mean I can rely on them to focus on the hard facts, navigate the market with experience and make the process far easier than trying to do it myself.
– Business Owner
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