Pivoting Without Losing Your Roots
One of the hardest decisions in business is knowing when to pivot. For many founders – especially in family businesses, a pivot can feel like abandoning roots, like changing the very DNA of what you have built. But the truth is: pivoting should not be seen as erasing the past but as a means to […]
Don’t Buy that Property Just Yet – Read this First
Don’t Buy that Property Just Yet (Especially if you are building for the Future in Nigeria) The Wake Up Call A friend once shared how his family spent months tied up in probate, just trying to access a property their father left behind in Lagos. No clear plan, no legal structure – just family drama, […]
Private Capital: What Suits Your Family?
In today’s evolving African investment landscape, families and founders are asking smarter questions: How do we invest wisely? What structures protect our values, not just our money? And most importantly—what suits us? With over $4 billion raised in private capital across Africa last year, we’re seeing families step into deals that offer more than […]
Structure & Strategies for Preserving Generational Wealth
For many of us, the hustle to build wealth is familiar. We work tirelessly to create businesses, make investments, purchase property, and land the big paychecks. But once we reach a place where we’ve built the life we envisioned, we often don’t stop to think about what happens next. What happens to our wealth, businesses, […]
Family Harmony & Wealth: How a Multifamily Office Can Ease Black Tax Burdens
Navigating the complexities of black tax isn’t just about balancing your family’s financial expectations with your own goals—it’s a journey that touches upon pride, motivation, and the challenges of preserving your wealth for future generations. For high-earning individuals like athletes or entertainers; your success often comes with a dual-edged sword. While your achievements bring […]
Investing in Your Child’s Future: The Power of Education Trusts
Education is the key that unlocks the doors to our children’s future. But as we all know, quality education often comes with a hefty price tag. In today’s rapidly changing world, planning for your child’s academic journey is more critical than ever. It’s about ensuring they have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. […]
The valuation game and legal vehicles
We got used to the idea that most entrepreneurs set up companies with the aim of solving a problem and making profit while at it. Business growth and sustainability are some of the buzzwords when such discussions come up.
Are You Ready For Venture Capital Funding?
At the development stage of every business, it is likely to require an infusion of funds to help it grow. At this point, several financing options come to mind one of which is venture capital financing. Venture capital financing is a kind of equity investment in a business by external investors who are not the […]
How To Structure A Family Business
If your goal is to own a business you can pass on to the next generation, listen up! The leadership, structures and processes in your family and business are the reasons why you will be able to pass your company on to future generations. You may be wondering how families like the Fords, Waltons’ and […]
The Collaboration of the Advisory Board and the Board of Directors
In a 2018 report by International Finance Corporation[1], family businesses were stated to constitute the world’s oldest and most dominant form of business organizations. Also, these businesses represent more than 70% of the overall businesses and play a key role in the economy growth and workforce employment in most countries. The statistics show that 95% […]