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Thousands of founders in Francophone Africa fail every year because of avoidable legal mistakes.

Most startups don’t know how to protect themselves, structure their company, or get legally ready to raise funds.

Traditional law firms are too expensive, too slow, or simply out of reach.

That’s why we created African Legal Factory.

🎯 Our mission:
Make legal protection accessible to every ambitious startup in Africa.

What if your startup was not compliant ?

Too many founders focus on their product, fundraising or branding…
And ignore the legal foundation that protects everything else.

At African Legal Factory, we’ve helped over 4,500 entrepreneurs regain control of their legal risks across Africa.

With our Legal Audit Express, you’ll be able to:

✅ Identify legal blind spots that could cost you big
✅ Know your current legal stage (Starter / Builder / Pro)
✅ Receive a clear legal roadmap to structure your startup, step by step

💡 In under 3 minutes, get a full overview of your top legal priorities — no jargon, no fluff, no stress.

Better to fix it now… than regret it later.

🔒 100% free, fast and confidential
📩 Instant report sent to your inbox

To structure, secure & fund your startup — without wasting time (or making mistakes)

To start strong, you need the right documents — at the right time.
No stress. No errors. Just clean, plug-and-play contracts.

🧱 Incorporation Pack

Launch your company (SAS, LLC, or OHADA structure) easily, without missing a step.
📄 Bylaws, simplified shareholder agreement, meeting minutes… all included and ready to customize.

🤝 Business Pack

Work safely with clients, partners & freelancers.
📄 Terms & Conditions, service contracts, NDAs… fully compliant with OHADA law.

🚀 Fundraising Pack

Get legally ready to raise funds like a pro.
📄 Term sheet, BSA-AIR, investor agreements… it’s all in there.

Simple – Smart – Customizable
Built specifically for companies operating across Francophone Africa.

🎯 Legal security should never be a blocker. With our packs, it becomes a growth tool.

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Got a Legal Question — Urgent or Strategic?

Book 45 minutes with a startup lawyer specialized in fundraising & tech.

You’re about to sign a deal, onboard a co-founder, close a round, or launch your product…
But something feels off legally? You don’t want to mess this up?

Stop guessing. In 45 minutes, I’ll give you clear legal answers you can act on.

👩🏽‍⚖️ I’m Sonia Mavouna, startup lawyer (10+ years) specialized in VC & tech.
I’ve helped 4500+ founders and investors across Africa & Europe secure their deals and scale with peace of mind.

⚡ What You Get:

✅ 1 legal problem → 1 clear & actionable solution
📍 45-min video call — sharp, focused, confidential
📩 Pre-session form to save time
💸 Only €230 incl. VAT — secured booking

Don’t risk your startup on a legal guess. Book now and get clarity — fast

💼 Incubators, Accelerators, Foundations & Universities:

What if your founders were legally bulletproof from day one?

Every year, thousands of startups fail —
Not because of a bad idea, but due to a poorly drafted contract, a forgotten founders’ agreement, or an unprotected brand.

The problem isn’t the ambition. It’s the lack of legal readiness.
We fix that.

🌍 15+ leading incubators and foundations across Africa trust us.

At African Legal Factory, we embed legal education and tools into your programs to help founders:

✅ Build strong legal reflexes from day one
✅ Access plug-and-play contracts tailored for startups
✅ Secure their company before raising funds or going to market

🎯 Our offer:

🧠 Dynamic legal workshops on key startup topics (IP, contracts, fundraising, compliance)
📄 Ready-to-use legal kits tailored for African startups
💬 1:1 legal coaching sessions with startup law experts

🎓 Give your founders the legal power no one teaches at school.

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