Ethiopia's startup ecosystem is accelerating. Foreign VC funds, accelerators, and angel investors need counsel who understands both Silicon Valley term sheets and Ethiopian investment regulations.
Incorporation strategy for tech startups — choosing between PLC and Share Company structures, shareholder agreements, and vesting schedules designed for future funding rounds.
Learn more →SAFE agreements, convertible notes, and equity term sheets adapted for Ethiopian law. We protect founder equity while making your cap table attractive to international investors.
Learn more →For startups scaling toward the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, we provide governance frameworks, board structuring, and disclosure policies that prepare you for capital markets scrutiny.
Learn more →We bridge the gap between international VC expectations and Ethiopian legal requirements — drafting investment agreements that work in both jurisdictions and reduce friction at every funding milestone.
We structure SAFE Notes (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) and Convertible Notes that align with Ethiopian Commercial Code requirements.
Talent is everything. We design ESOP plans that incentivize your team while complying with tax and labor regulations.
Protecting the cap table. We draft robust shareholders' agreements with vesting schedules, drag-along/tag-along rights, and IP assignment clauses.