Startup Law

The Legal OS for Startups.

Investor-ready incorporation, cap tables, vesting, compliance and fundraising support for Kenya’s fastest-growing teams.

Check your legal health

Typical timeline

3 to 7 days

Best for

Founders raising

Delivery

Digital workflows

Built for founders backed by

Top accelerators

Diaspora angels

Venture capital

Startup Legal Health

Select what your startup already has in place. We will instantly calculate your investor-readiness and flag critical gaps.

We are a registered company

Clean private limited company formed with proper director and CR12 records.

Basic compliance is sorted

We have our KRA PINs, business licenses, and know our regulatory flags.

IP assignments are signed

Founders and contractors have legally assigned all intellectual property to the company.

Our cap table is clear

Equity splits are documented, and founders are on formal vesting schedules.

We use standard contracts

We have proper written agreements for users, clients, and employees.

We have a privacy policy

Data collection rules and website terms of service are published and mapped.

Diligence Posture

Score: 0/100

Uninvestable

What you need to fix

Check the boxes on the leftCheck the boxes above to see your real status. Building without legal foundations is dangerous.

Commercial Reality

The Cost of Bad Foundations

Founders often delay legal setup until they are raising money. But investors don't fund messy cap tables or unsecured IP. Fixing bad legal foundations later gives investors massive leverage to lower your valuation.

Step 1

Messy IP &
Ghost Founders

Step 2

Lawyer Cleanup
Fees

The Result

Lost Valuation &
Dead Deals

Our Process

The Startup Lifecycle

Formation & Setup

We set up entities that won’t break in diligence, with proper governance and regulatory basics in place from day zero.

Proper Incorporation (CR12)
Tax & Compliance Mapping
Standard Commercial Templates

IP & Equity Control

We lock down the core assets of your business to ensure you own what you build and prevent founder deadlocks.

IP Assignment Agreements
Founder Vesting Schedules
Cap Table Structuring

Fundraising Ready

We review term sheets, draft SAFEs, and manage the legal side of your raise so you can focus on the pitch.

Data Room Diligence Checks
Term Sheet & SAFE Reviews
Deal Closing & Resolutions

Monthly Retainers

“Your External General Counsel”

Fixed monthly retainers designed for scaling startups. No surprise hourly bills. Clear scope, rapid turnarounds, and ongoing compliance.

Compliance calendar

We track statutory deadlines so diligence doesn’t become panic.

Contract reviews

Fast answers for day-to-day contracts, hiring, and ops decisions.

Predictable legal cover.

Focus on building. We handle the paperwork.

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Clarity First

Startup Law FAQs

How long does the startup formation process take?

For standard entities, we typically complete registration and setup within 3 to 7 business days, provided founder KYC documents are submitted promptly.

Do you work with startups outside Nairobi?

Yes. We serve clients across Kenya and the diaspora. Identity verification and signing can be handled via secure digital workflows.

Are government and registry fees included?

Our legal fee is separate. Government fees and disbursements are billed at cost with transparent receipts.

How does the monthly legal retainer work?

We agree on a fixed monthly fee for ongoing compliance, contract reviews and advice, so you get predictable support without surprise hourly bills.

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