At the intersection of entrepreneurship and investment readiness lies a critical, often overlooked factor: legal preparedness. That’s why we are hosting a masterclass that every startup founder needs to attend — “Legal Essentials for Startups Preparing for Investment,” led by Chiamaka Ogbonnaya-Osibie of The Trusted Advisors, a proud sponsor of Lagos Startup Expo by Techpoint Africa.
Fundraising isn’t just about pitching and valuation; it’s also about being legally prepared. This masterclass breaks down the critical legal foundations that every startup must have in place before talking to investors. From incorporation structure and shareholder agreements to IP ownership, contracts, and compliance, you’ll learn how to avoid red flags that can delay or derail your fundraising.
Chiamaka Ogbonnaya-Osibie is an associate at The Trusted Advisors and a specialist in fiscal, finance, and corporate/commercial practice. She has experience advising both local and international clients on corporate finance, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, data protection, contract draughting, permits, licences, and more.
Her practice spans multiple industries, and she understands what institutional investors look for in a legally sound startup.
What attendees should expect
In this interactive, hands-on masterclass, participants will go beyond theory. Together, they’ll work through a legal checklist covering incorporation structure, shareholder agreements, IP ownership, employment contracts, tax considerations, and more. The session will also feature mock investor due diligence scenarios, helping founders identify and fix legal blind spots before they become red flags.
Participants will walk away knowing what legal documents matter, why they matter, and how to use them to build investor confidence.
Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur preparing for your first pre-seed round or a founding team looking ahead to Series A, after this session, you will walk away knowing what legal documents matter, why they matter, and how to use them to build investor confidence from the very first meeting.
Who should attend?
- Startup founders (pre-seed to Series B)
- Founding teams and co-founders
- Business development leads in growth-stage startups
- Investor-backed entrepreneurs focused on long-term value creation
This is more than just a legal session — it’s an essential startup guide for fundraising, and the seats are limited. Also, The Trusted Advisors will be providing a free legal clinic at their booth at the Expo, so founders are encouraged to visit them.
Get your VIP tickets to book your spot at this crucial masterclass here: lagosstartupexpo.com
