Raising capital is one of the most defining decisions for a startup founder. But beyond finding investors, the structure of the fundraising matters just as much as the money itself. The wrong instrument can create governance headaches, distort ownership, or even scare off future investors. For Nigerian startups, several types of tools dominate early-stage fundraising… Continue reading Dear Nigerian Startup: SAFE, Convertible Notes, or Equity? Choosing the Right Fundraising Tool.
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The Founder Left…… Now What?
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?
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
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