Understanding Vesting and Sweat Equity in Nigerian Startups. When you’re starting a business, few things feel more exciting than sharing the dream with a co-founder. Someone who believes in the vision just as much as you do. You have found someone who shares your vision, passion, and drive. But what happens when that person walks… Continue reading The Founder Left…… Now What?
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Clean Cap Table, Strong Startup: How to Build a Company Investors Want to Back
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Every startup begins with a dream: often a big idea, a few co-founders, and the passion to build something valuable. But as your startup grows, so does the need to organize what lies behind the product: your structure, your agreements, and your cap table. For many Nigerian startups, the… Continue reading Clean Cap Table, Strong Startup: How to Build a Company Investors Want to Back
Why Every Nigerian Business Needs a Trademark.Â
In Nigeria, many entrepreneurs stop at registering their business names with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), assuming this provides them with full legal protection. However, CAC registration, while crucial for legal recognition, does not grant exclusive rights to use the name in commercial trade. For true brand protection, businesses must go further — they must… Continue reading Why Every Nigerian Business Needs a Trademark.Â
Beyond CAC: What Nigerian Businesses Miss Without a Legal Compliance Retainer.
Is your business secure ? Starting a business is often a flurry of activity—logo design, product development, securing your first clients, etc. Amid the excitement, many entrepreneurs believe that once they've registered their business with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the legal side is sorted. That is a costly assumption. While registration is a necessary first… Continue reading Beyond CAC: What Nigerian Businesses Miss Without a Legal Compliance Retainer.
How to Build a Legally Sound and Scalable Startup Incubator.
Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash Launching a startup incubator is more than just providing office space and mentorship—it requires a solid legal foundation, a structured investment model, and a clear execution plan to attract both high-potential startups and the right investors to fund it. Without these elements, even the most well-intentioned incubators can struggle… Continue reading How to Build a Legally Sound and Scalable Startup Incubator.
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