Legal Readiness & Fundraising Basics for Early-Stage Founders!
Join our Legal Counsel, Anais Samaha and Head of Accelerator, Daif Alrajhi for a practical deep dive into legal diligence, data room readiness, and early-stage fundraising structures, covering what investors review first and how convertibles and equity rounds works.
Know how to set up a minimal, investor-ready legal data room that meets early-stage expectations.
Identify the key documents investors review first and why they matter.
Get a hands-on overview of common fundraising instruments, including convertibles and equity rounds.
Understand the principles behind valuation caps, discounts, and conversion mechanics, and how they affect your ownership.
- Build confidence in navigating investor conversations and responding to early diligence requests.
- Gain practical insight into how different fundraising structures operate in real-world deals.
- Learn from the experience of supporting hundreds of startups across the MENA ecosystem, including common pitfalls and best practices.
Anais is a startup lawyer with hands-on experience working with early-stage companies across the MENA ecosystem. At 500 Global, she has spent the last four years supporting accelerator programs, overseeing diligence and onboarding, and helping founders navigate fundraising instruments and core deal terms.
Daif is the Head of Accelerator at 500 MENA, where he leads the design, execution, and investment selection for one of the region’s top startup programs. He has worked with 100+ early-stage companies, helping them scale and prepare for investment across MENA.
Alongside running the accelerator, he’s involved in deal sourcing, due diligence, and investment committees bridging founder support with fund strategy.
Previously, Daif advised startups across sectors and stages, bringing a mix of operational insight and regional ecosystem expertise.
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