Ipogram Business Onboarding Requirements
Structured requirements and onboarding form for companies. Ensure credibility, job creation potential and product readiness.
Foundational Criteria
- Registered Business Entity Proof of registration (CAC or equivalent)..
- Minimum Operational Track Record At least three years of active business activity. Evidence: invoices, sales data, client testimonials.
- Legal & Ethical Industry Business must operate in legally acceptable sectors.
Product Standards
- Existing Product or Service Tangible, digital, or hybrid; market-ready or proven prototype.
- Distribution Capability Must be distributable. Provide at least one distribution channel (logistics partner, e-commerce, agents).
- Product Documentation Description, production flow, QA, pricing, IP/trademark details (if any).
- Scalability Clear path to scale (production, sales, or tech improvements).
Employment & Labour Potential
- Active Staff At least 1 employee, contractor or partner. Provide payroll summary or staff IDs where possible.
- Job Creation Potential Expansion/hiring plan demonstrating how capital will create jobs.
Leadership & Governance
- Defined Leadership Founders, management team, and role definitions. Short bios required.
- Ethical Management No known fraud; evidence of basic policies for transparency and record-keeping.
Trust & Credibility
- Verification Registration docs, founder ID (NIN/Passport/Driver's License), business address proof.
- Reputation Client testimonials, social proof, reviews, press mentions (if available).
- Disqualification Negative fraud reports or unresolved legal issues will disqualify an applicant.
Financial Readiness
- Basic Financial Records Income/expense summary, bank statements, sales records (6–12 months preferred).
- Willingness to Share Metrics Post-funding reporting: growth metrics, job creation updates, reinvestment plans.
Alignment with IPOGRAM Mission
Companies should align with our mission of grassroots entrepreneurship, inclusive capital formation, and sustainable job creation.
Quick Checklist
Registered (CAC/RC)
3+ years operation
Product-ready
Distribution channel
At least 1 employee
Leadership bios
Financial statements
Founder ID & address proof
Summary Checklist Table
| Requirement | Description | Proof / Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Business | Valid CAC or equivalent registration and 3+ years registration | Certificate of Incorporation, RC Number, TIN |
| Operational Track Record | At least 3 years of activity (sales, invoices, clients) | Sales records, invoices, client references |
| Product Ready | Market-ready product or validated prototype with documentation | Product datasheet, photos, QA notes |
| Distribution | Has or can implement distribution channels | Logistics partner, e-commerce links, distributor agreement |
| Employment | At least 1 active worker and capacity to hire | Payroll, staff IDs, contracts |
| Leadership | Clear leadership structure and bios | Org chart, CVs, bios |
| Trust & Verification | Founder ID, business address, no fraud history | ID docs, utility bill, references |
| Financial Records | Basic bookkeeping and openness to reporting | Bank statements, income/expense summaries |