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- Startups
Startups
We expertly handle the setting up and operation of startups which include online platforms and applications in the sectors of electronic payment, ridesharing, financial services, medical, and education – among others. Our clients include: Fawry, Bee, Masary, Jumia pay, Khazna, Orcas, Rabbit, Sequoon, Abgad, Yasir – and others.
The typical services we offer:
- Incorporating startups.
- Designing workflow from a legal perspective, drafting T&Cs.
- Drafting partnerships, share purchase and shareholders agreements – and venture capital
financing documents. - Conducting due diligence, drafting corporate acquisition documents.
- Advising on employment, taxation, IP, data privacy, consumer protection, etc.
- Advising on all regulatory matters with the relevant competent authorities.
- Drafting settlement agreements, leading negotiations between shareholders and suppliers.
Clients Testimonials
“A prominent adviser to the telecoms sector, Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, has developed a similar profile in assisting technology start-ups and media companies.”
The Legal 500
'At Zaki Hashem, they have a strong understanding of all types of documentation related to investing in startups and VC funds. Their team is up to date on all the different regulations and market trends of such documentation and transactions.'
IFLR1000 (Client Testimonials)
“'Zaki Hashem's approach is to build a deep understanding of their client’s business and a long-term relationship’, says a client about the firm’s TMT practice, which covers the telecoms sector, media and sports, as well as start-ups and electronic platforms.”
The Legal 500 (Client Testimonials)
Transaction Records
2023 | Nexta
Advising Nexta regarding starting an application that will provide Egyptians with a tech-savvy banking experience through the issuance of a joint prepaid card branded Next - supported by the relevant application.
2022 | Dopay
Advising Dopay regarding setting up the legal model and all contracts and Terms and Conditions related to salary advance model in light of recent Egyptian Laws and Regulation.
2019 | Europe-based Fintech start-up (micro finance)
Advising a Europe-based Fintech startup in the industry of micro finance and saving products with the aim to become a digital bank in the future.
2019 | US-based Fintech startup (micro finance)
Advising a US-based Fintech startup in the industry of micro finance and consumer finance services and negotiating its entry into the CBE’s regulatory sandbox.
2019 | Europe-based Fintech start up (freight sharing)
Advising a Europe-based Fintech startup in the industry of freight sharing offering services similar to the ridesharing industry for trucks.
2019 | Yodawy
Advising Yodawy since the inception of its activities in Egypt in 2019 and supporting its startup business to now become one of Egypt’s widely used online medication, teleconsultation, and lab test ordering applications.
