We provide general legal advice and expert guidance to startups and emerging companies in Africa on all aspects of their operations. Usually, we begin by working with founders at an early stage, assisting and guiding them in bringing their innovative ideas to fruition. During this early stage, we sometimes act as their in-house legal counsel, enabling them to have access to complete advice at an affordable bargain. Specifically, we provide legal guidance to startups and emerging companies on formation, licensing, intellectual property protection, and other legal issues with the aim of guiding them to becoming industry leaders. 

Venture Financing: Company-side representation 

At the core of our legal advice and support to startups and emerging companies is venture financing. We advise and represent companies when obtaining venture financing from investors, including advising on due diligence, structuring, drafting and negotiating venture financing documentation, helping with obtaining consent, and ensuring closing. Our representation encompasses: 

• Early-stage investments, including seed funding and Series A 
• Growth-stage investments such as Series B and Series C 
• Late-stage investments such as Series D and beyond 
• Bridge Financing 
• Venture loans