Startups & Venture Capital
Legal infrastructure for Ethiopia's fastest-growing technology companies.
Build.<br>Raise.<br>Scale.
We help Ethiopian startups structure their cap tables, raise venture capital, and protect their intellectual property — from seed to Series A and beyond.
Equity Structuring
Designing optimal share structures, founder vesting schedules, and employee stock option plans (ESOPs) under Ethiopian company law.
Learn more →VC Investment Docs
Drafting SAFE notes, convertible notes, term sheets, and shareholders' agreements for startup funding rounds.
Learn more →IP Protection
Registering trademarks, patents, and software copyrights at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office to protect startup IP.
Learn more →Incorporation
Fast-track company registration and structuring for tech startups, including issuance of founder shares.
Startup Services
Due Diligence
Legal data room preparation for startups undergoing investor due diligence ahead of fundraising rounds.
Exits
Advising founders and investors on secondary sales, acquisitions, and structured exit transactions.
3. Founder Agreements
Protecting the cap table. We draft robust shareholders' agreements with vesting schedules, drag-along/tag-along rights, and IP assignment clauses.