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    “A poorly drafted SAFE...can unravel an entire deal, especially when the company advances to later funding stages.”

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    African startups themselves also seem ignorant of what succession plans are and how to effectively implement them.

    Real-Life African Example: How to Structure Voting Rights in a Crowded Startup Cap Table

    Each round of investment brings new stakeholders, and each investor may want assurances on having a voice in crucial matters.

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    While this might have seemed like a practical decision, observers couldn’t help but wonder if this was an avoidable mistake.
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    Ugandans living abroad have found themselves unexpectedly classified as potential threats to the state.

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