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Techpoint Africa - Nov 19, 2024
How to calculate vested shares when you are leaving a startup?
46% of professionals are considering leaving their jobs in 2024. Vested shares are fully owned after meeting specific conditions.
Techpoint Africa - Oct 07, 2024
African investors push for more frequent updates, but startup founders fear confidentiality risks
Investors want more frequent reporting from portfolio startups. Only 70.8% of investors received regular updates in 2023, increasing to 89% in 2024.
Techpoint Africa - Aug 31, 2024
A Nigerian startup founder's guide to equity allocation
Equity distribution determines ownership, control, and relationships within a startup. Factors such as contribution, skills, time commitment, and future scenarios should be considered when allocating equity.
Techpoint Africa - Aug 14, 2024
A legal perspective on building a winning startup team
Start by understanding the employee's perspective and holding yourself to the same standards you expect from your team. Properly document your relationship with employees through contracts and standard operating procedures.
Techpoint Africa - Apr 30, 2024
What you need to know before shutting down your startup
At least 50% of startups will not survive the first five years of business and will shut down due to various factors. Properly shutting down a startup protects the reputation of the founders and increases their chances of raising funds for future ventures.