How will the investment change decision-making?
Consider investor rights alongside the founders’ ability to operate the business and obtain further funding.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
TECHNOLOGY & STARTUPS · NIGERIA
Startup Investment Lawyers in Nigeria
Review funding terms, investor rights and investment documents. Laude advises founders and investors on the legal work behind startup funding in Nigeria.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Startup Funding & Investment: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Term sheet review
Explain the proposed commercial and legal terms, including conditions that affect the next stage of the deal.
Investment agreements
Prepare or review the documents intended to record the investment and the parties’ responsibilities.
Investor due diligence
Organise relevant company, ownership and commercial records for the agreed review process.
Shareholder rights
Consider consent, information, transfer and exit provisions alongside the wider ownership structure.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
You have received an investment offer or are preparing to invest in a startup.
The product is moving forward
A launch or feature change creates new customer, contributor or vendor commitments that need to be reviewed together.
A partner asks for documents
A customer, investor or platform requests agreements and records. Identify what exists, what is missing and what needs clarification.
The team or model changes
New contributors, users or revenue streams can expose assumptions in the arrangements made at an earlier stage.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
An investment offer can affect control, information rights and future fundraising as well as the amount of money available. Founders and investors need to understand how the proposed terms work together. We help review the funding structure, identify points for negotiation and prepare the legal documents and records required within the agreed transaction scope.
Which conditions must be satisfied before funds are committed or received?
A realistic work plan should identify responsibility for each outstanding item.
A CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
How the process works.
A straightforward process designed to give you clarity, practical advice and a considered next step.
- 1
Define the matter
We start with your objectives and the circumstances behind your startup funding & investment enquiry. The firm confirms whether it can assist and agrees scope and fees.
- 2
Review the information
We consider the relevant records and questions, including term sheet review and investment agreements where within scope.
- 3
Explain the decisions
We discuss findings, missing information and the options available. You can ask questions before deciding how you want to proceed.
- 4
Carry out the agreed work
We prepare documents, advise, negotiate or coordinate the steps included in the engagement, with outstanding responsibilities made clear.
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL CONVERSATION
What to have ready.
Prepare the term sheet, capitalisation table, company documents and proposed timetable.
- Term sheet or investment proposal
- Current and proposed capitalisation table
- Company and shareholder documents
- Key agreements and requested due diligence materials
You do not need every document to make an enquiry. Tell us what is available and what is missing. Wait for our team to confirm the appropriate channel before sending sensitive material.
OUR PEOPLE
Lawyers who understand
the commercial context.
Good advice starts with understanding your objectives and the decisions ahead. The firm will identify the appropriate support once it has assessed your enquiry.
Meet our team
Shareholder Agreements
Agree how ownership, decisions, investment and exits will work before a disagreement puts the business under pressure.
Explore our approach →Founder Agreements
Document how co-founders share ownership, contribute to the business and handle decisions or departures.
Explore our expertise →Different
perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Can you review a term sheet before we accept it?
Yes. Share the full proposal and any stated response date. We can discuss a focused review of the terms and the issues to resolve before proceeding.
Do you advise investors as well as startups?
The firm can assess an enquiry from either side, subject to conflicts and the agreed scope. Each party should be clear about whom the firm represents.
Will you advise on whether the valuation is fair?
Legal advice addresses the rights, obligations and structure in the documents. Financial valuation and commercial investment assessment may require separate advice.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Prepare the term sheet, capitalisation table, company documents and proposed timetable. Start with an outline; the team will confirm a suitable channel before requesting sensitive documents.
How are scope, fees and timing agreed?
The work depends on the documents, complexity and decisions involved. We discuss the proposed scope, fees and timing before beginning. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed separately; no fixed fee or completion date is promised here.
Does an enquiry mean the firm is acting for me?
No. The firm must assess the enquiry, check whether it can accept instructions and confirm engagement. Please do not send highly confidential information or assume a deadline has been accepted before that confirmation.
Let’s discuss your next step.
Speak with our team about your legal needs.