Running a startup in Africa is not easy, and dealing with equity and shares can make it even harder. Founders often struggle to keep track of who owns what, manage legal paperwork, and communicate with investors, which takes a lot of time and effort.

That’s why we created Organize 2.0 to simplify equity management so you can focus on growing your business. It’s more than just an equity tool; it’s designed to address the unique challenges African startups face.

Why we built Organize 2.0

African startups face several challenges in managing their business structures. Many early-stage startups operate several companies (3-5, and some up to 25) in different countries. This creates complicated legal, tax, and regulatory requirements. 

Issuing stock from places like Delaware becomes confusing and makes it harder to grow the company, leading founders to hire lawyers to solve these issues. Most startups need at least two lawyers, one for venture funding and another for local company matters, leading to higher costs and confusion. As a result, equity ownership becomes disorganized, with data scattered across different systems. This makes it hard to track ownership and ensure employees get the shares promised to them.

What makes Organize 2.0 different?

Last year, we launched Organize 1.0, and it was a success. We’re now processing 5% of all venture capital deals in Africa and have worked with startups worth $500 million. With Organize 2.0, we’re making it even easier for startups to manage ownership, legal work, and financing.

Our success stories

Case 1: Helped a late seed startup with 25 entities clean up their cap table and secure a $5M Series A term sheet in one week.

Case 2: Fixed a fintech’s complex structure across multiple countries, leading to $1M SAFE conversion, $15M debt facility, and preparation for an $80M Series A.

Case 3: Simplified a Series B startup’s structure, optimized stock options, and supported their successful Series B extension.

We streamline complex issues, so founders can secure funding faster.

What can you do with Organize 2.0?

• Make smarter ownership decisions: Organize helps founders plan equity and funding with long-term growth in mind. It’s more than just tracking shares, it’s about making decisions that support your business goals.

• Build better equity processes: Organize sets up equity management systems that match your company’s structure, reducing legal issues and speeding up revenue in Africa’s complex markets.

• Simplify corporate operations: African startups often have messy structures. Organize brings all your entities into one place, aligning them with local rules and making it easier to manage your business as you grow.

Our vision for the future

Organize 2.0 is just the start. Over the coming months, we’ll be adding new features that help founders and investors unlock liquidity, turning equity into cash. Our goal is to help startups grow, not just by managing ownership, but by creating new ways to unlock the value of that ownership.

We believe solving these liquidity issues will make African venture capital more effective and help startups reach their full potential.

Your growth partner

We know that making decisions around ownership and financing can be hard, especially in the fast-paced world of African startups. That’s why Organize 2.0 is your partner. We work closely with startups in sectors like fintech, agriculture, climate, and logistics to help them build the right equity structure for their business.

• Optimize: Align your business structure across countries to reduce legal hassles.

• Calculate: Plan funding rounds and forecast ownership scenarios.

• Value: Get accurate valuations suited for African markets.

• Own: Manage and distribute equity effortlessly.

• Distribute: Give your team and investors real-time access to their shares.

We’re here to help you make smart decisions that will strengthen your company and set you up for long-term success. We are currently giving priority access to startups across these sectors: Financial Technology, Agriculture, Healthcare, Climate, Logistics & E-commerce. 

Request access today: www.raise.africa