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Venture capital for technology companies

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

We sometimes get asked by technology companies: Where can we find someone to invest money into our company in exchange for equity? Here are some options of people to contact in no particular order:[private] Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Cape Venture Partners (CVP) - Tony Mallam - Partner Hasso Plattner Ventures Africa - Andrea Bohmert ...

Shareholders Agreement template

Monday, September 29th, 2008

How will they help you? It is essential that shareholders of each company sign a shareholders agreement - preferably at the beginning of the relationship.  Read our article Mother of all disputes to find out why.  Essentially, a shareholder agreement prevents disputes and conflict in the future. Who are they suitable for? Any ...

Questions every Shareholder should answer

Monday, September 29th, 2008

It is essential that shareholders of each company sign a shareholders agreement - preferably at the beginning of the relationship.  Read our article Mother of all disputes to find out why.  In preparation for concluding a shareholders agreement, each shareholder should read and consider the issues raised in the following ...

Mother of all disputes

Monday, July 21st, 2008

According to the Romans, community of property or co-ownership was the mother of all disputes. And this still holds true today. How often does the following scenario play out? Two or more people decide to start a business together. The reasons and people are diverse. One has a network, ...