Innovation powers the world; it always has! At Credence, we believe in the power of innovation and are leveraging our legal skills and expertise to keep up the momentum. We are a dynamic team of young, tech-savvy attorneys with a focus on the African innovation ecosystem. We see the limitless potential that Africa has to offer the world; hence, we are committed to powering innovation out of Africa to the rest of the world. 

We are a venture capital and technology boutique law firm providing legal advice and expert guidance to startups, emerging companies, mature companies, early-stage investors, local and international venture capital firms, growth capital firms and other investors, with an exclusive focus on the African continent. 

Our services include working with African startups—including fintech and tech companies—from the early stages. We advise companies on venture financing, technology transactions, support them in scaling and accelerating their growth, and prepare them for exit or international expansion.  Our team of skilled technology attorneys are trusted legal advisors to local and international venture capital firms and other investors on their equity and debt investments in the African innovation ecosystem. Our attorneys are specialists, innovative and driven by excellence. Clients trust us  to represent their best interests in transactions—a badge of honor we are always excited to  flaunt.