M&A advisory services in Qatar

Qatar's M&A market is concentrated but growing, with QIA-affiliated buyers, regional GCC strategics and international acquirers all present across tech, fintech and enterprise services.

The QFZ and QSTP structures, combined with Qatar's 0% personal income tax and Vision 2030 backdrop, are creating conditions for a broadening exit market across both bootstrapped and venture-backed Qatari companies.

Flow advises both bootstrapped and venture-backed Qatari founders on M&A exits, bringing a strong PE and strategic acquirer network, lean end-to-end process management and KPI-driven preparation that positions the business credibly for regional and international buyers from the first conversation.

Qatar tech M&A deals in the last 12 months

$160M

Qatar median tech M&A valuation

2.3x

Qatar median tech M&A revenue multiple

$320M

Qatar biggest tech acquisition in the last 12 months

Selling your tech company in Qatar

Qatari M&A involves significant cross-border and free zone-specific structuring. Most material Qatari exits involve international acquirers; the QFZ common-law-influenced framework makes the legal mechanics relatively familiar to international counsel.

International deal mechanics

Qatari private M&A typically uses international (often English-law-influenced) documentation. Both locked-box and completion accounts are used, with locked-box growing in PE-led and tech deals.

W&I insurance is emerging

W&I insurance is becoming more common in Qatari deals above roughly USD 25M, particularly in cross-border transactions. Premiums (around 1.5-2.5% of cover) typically split between buyer and seller.

Regulatory and free zone consents

Sector-specific regulatory consents and QFZ/QSTP registrar approvals may be required pre-completion. Qatar Competition Authority review applies above relevant thresholds.

Capital gains for founders

Qatar-resident individuals do not pay personal income tax or capital gains tax on share disposals. Qatar-resident corporate sellers are subject to 10% corporate income tax (0% in QFZ) on disposal gains. One of the most founder-friendly exit tax regimes globally for Qatar residents.

Sectoral foreign investment

Specific Qatari sectors (financial services, telecoms, defence) have foreign ownership caps and approval requirements. Most pure-tech transactions operate without sector-specific approval.

Cross-border tax considerations

Many Qatari companies have founders or shareholders tax-resident in other jurisdictions. The post-tax outcome of a Qatari exit can be materially shaped by the holder's home-country tax treatment.

Recently acquired tech companies in Qatar

Biggest M&A recently in Qatar was a $320M acquisition of Snoonu by Jahez International Company in July 2025.

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	Logo		Description	Buyer
Jul-25		Snoonu	Snoonu is a Doha-headquartered personal concierge and on-demand delivery service operating throughout Qatar. Established in April 2019, it began with door-to-door logistics and offline assistance before introducing its eCommerce app in October that year. Customers order groceries, pharmaceuticals, and retail items via the platform, with delivery fees starting at QR10 based on distance. Snoonu collaborates with local retailers and supermarkets, processing thousands of daily orders in Doha, Al Rayyan, and Wakrah.	Jahez International Company	$320M	2.3x
Jul-25		Gulf Automation System	Gulf Automation System is a Muscat-headquartered firm focused on industrial automation system design, assembly, and integration. It serves clients in manufacturing, oil and gas, and water treatment sectors with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and custom application development.	Petrotec	$500K	-
Apr-26		maktApp	MaktApp develops online software tools for e-commerce, invoicing, project management, and payments to simplify business processes and boost efficiency.	Infinity Fintech Ventures	-	-
Jan-26	Q	Q Data QFZ	Q Data QFZ develops and operates hyperscale data center infrastructure in the UAE, supporting global cloud computing giants and AI platforms with high-capacity, secure facilities.	Syntys	-	-
Nov-25		Enavra	Enavra is a Doha-based developer of bio-based plastics including biodegradable films and compostable packaging from sugarcane and starch feedstocks. Its EnavraBio materials replace PET and PE in single-use applications compliant with ASTM D6400 standards. Enavra supplies food packaging converters in the Middle East.	Papercut Factory	-	-

Who is buying tech companies in Qatar?

Papercut Factory, Infinity Fintech Ventures and Petrotec are the most active acquirers in Qatar.

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Logo		Description	Key acquisitions
	Papercut Factory	-	Enavra	1
I	Infinity Fintech Ventures	Infinity Fintech Ventures is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vodafone Qatar Q.P.S.C.	maktApp	1
	Petrotec	Petrotec is a Doha-based engineering firm serving Qatar's energy sector. The company supplies field instrumentation, rotating equipment like pumps and compressors, and integrated control systems. Services extend to calibration, maintenance, and installation for upstream and downstream operations. Petrotec partners with global brands such as Emerson and Siemens for automation solutions. Its portfolio includes safety shutdown systems and fire and gas detection tailored to harsh desert environments.	Gulf Automation System	1
	Syntys	Syntys is a carrier-neutral data center operator deploying hyperscale infrastructure for AI clusters, colocation, and cloud providers in key markets.	Q Data QFZ	1
	Jahez International Company	Jahez International Company is a Riyadh-headquartered online food delivery platform operating in Saudi Arabia. Launched in 2016, the app connects restaurants, delivery drivers, and customers for meal orders with features like real-time tracking, AI-driven recommendations, and payment integration. Jahez supports dine-in, takeaway, and home delivery across major cities using in-house developed software with big data analytics.	SnoonuThe Chefz	1
	Lillia	Lillia delivers an app-based program for managing type 2 diabetes through personalized diet plans, fitness tracking, and glucose monitoring. Available in India, the platform connects users to certified coaches and nutritionists via video consultations. Lillia incorporates CGM device integration and community forums for sustained metabolic health improvements.	Droobi Health	1
	Sakan	Sakan is a Dubai-headquartered proptech platform offering end-to-end real estate services in the MENA region. The company provides property listing, virtual tours, mortgage pre-approval, and transaction management for buyers, sellers, and investors. Sakan operates rental management services in UAE and Saudi Arabia, integrating blockchain for secure title transfers and AI-driven valuation tools.	hapondo	1

Public tech companies in Qatar

almeera is Qatar's largest publicly listed tech company, with a market cap of $747M.

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Logo		Description	Sectors
	almeera	Almeera Consumer Goods Company Q.S.C is a Qatar-based company operating in the retail industry. The company and its subsidiaries are involved in wholesale and retail trading of consumer goods commodities, owning and managing consumer outlets, and trading in foodstuff and consumer goods. The three operating segments of the company include the Retail segment is a key revenue driver, that comprises the buying and selling of consumer goods, the Investment segment, which comprises equity and funds held as available-for-sale investments and fixed deposits and the Leasing segment, which comprise mainly of renting shops in various malls owned by the group. The company operates in Qatar and Oman.	Vertical E-commerceFood Delivery	$3.62	-	$747M	$895M	1.1x
	Meeza QSTP	Meeza QSTP LLCis an established end-to-end Managed IT Services and Solutions provider based in Qatar that aims to accelerate the growth of the country and the region through the provision of world-class services and solutions. Company's offerings include Managed IT Services, Data Centre Services, Cloud Services, and IT Security Services, in addition to expertise in Smart Cities Solutions and Artificial Intelligence.	IT Consulting	$0.932	+12.6%	$605M	$676M	5.6x

Why Flow Partners as your M&A advisor

We operate across four fundamental principles that over the years enabled us to successfully advise many Qatari 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 Qatar and beyond

Sector expertise

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

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

M&A

German software testing provider

M&A

Leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services

M&A

Spanish neobanking platform for Gen Z and Millennials

M&A

Online price comparison and booking platform for rental cars

M&A

Digital testing, cybersecurity, content and digital forensics provider

M&A

Online casual dating platform for curious individuals

M&A

European DAM software provider

M&A

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

M&A

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

M&A

€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.

M&A

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.

M&A

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

M&A

€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).

M&A

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

M&A

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

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