Bytelex Advocates specialises in legal assistance to tech start-ups and emerging companies, described by clients as a ‘tech-savvy partner that understands the needs and challenges of emerging growth and high tech companies in the East African region', with sector-specific knowledge in fintech, mobility, renewable energy, electric vehicles and cosmetics. The ’outstanding' Raymond Asiimwe whose ‘grasp of legal matters related to startups is extraordinary' assists on matters relating to the full range of a company’s life cycle, including entity selection, employee and founder share schemes, tech licensing, IP creating and monetisation and M&A. The group also includes Irene Eyogyiire who specialises in finance, tax and infrastructure, and the intellectual property expert Martin Asingwire.
Testimonials
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‘The practice has innovated new technology and start up specific products such as compliance portals.’
‘The wide network they have was very helpful. I was able to be connected with who I wanted to within the limited timeframe.’
Key clients
- International Trade Center (Startup Academy Uganda Programme)
- Pindo Inc
Work highlights
- Advised Anik Industries on negotiating a development finance facility from the Uganda Development Bank.
- Advised Pindo Rwanda on its pre-seed round of $650,000.