Startup Law,
Ethiopian Speed.
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.
PLC & SC Structuring
Incorporation strategy for tech startups — choosing between PLC and Share Company structures, shareholder agreements, and vesting schedules designed for future funding rounds.
Learn more →Investment Agreements
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 →Growth to Public
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 →Investor Relations
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.
Startup Services
1. Fundraising Instruments
We structure SAFE Notes (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) and Convertible Notes that align with Ethiopian Commercial Code requirements.
2. Employee Stock Options
Talent is everything. We design ESOP plans that incentivize your team while complying with tax and labor regulations.
3. Founder Agreements
Protecting the cap table. We draft robust shareholders' agreements with vesting schedules, drag-along/tag-along rights, and IP assignment clauses.