Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape is witnessing a digital overhaul of its foundational legal processes. Legal tech startup Charikaty recently secured a MAD 1.5 million investment during Season 3 of the hit television show Qui Veut Investir Dans Mon Projet? on 2M. This capital injection comes from two heavyweight investors: Ilan Benhaim, co-founder of Veepee, and Karim Amor, President of MeM by CGEM. The deal signals growing investor confidence in platforms that simplify the “bureaucratic friction” inherent in emerging markets.
Modernizing the Moroccan Incorporation Engine
The startup targets a massive administrative bottleneck in the North African kingdom. Morocco currently registers over 90,000 new companies annually. However, the traditional process remains bogged down by complex paperwork and lengthy physical procedures. Charikaty transforms these multi-week hurdles into a streamlined digital experience.
- Full-Stack Digitization: The platform handles legal structuring, documentation, and government filings entirely online.
- Beyond Formation: Services extend to corporate modifications, trademark registration, and legal dissolution.
- Compliance Management: Automated tools ensure SMEs remain compliant with evolving local regulations.
Strategic Alignment with Maroc Digital 2030
This investment aligns perfectly with the Moroccan government’s “Maroc Digital 2030” strategy. The initiative seeks to position the country as a regional hub for digital transition and administrative reform. Charikaty’s founders, Amr Mouaqit and Driss Sijelmassi, have already presented their vision to the Ministry of Digital Transition. The startup recently graduated from the Plug and Play & Technopark Morocco Accelerator. This program provided the founders with access to over 230 investor meetings and high-level mentorship.
Targeting the Global Moroccan Diaspora
A significant portion of Charikaty’s expansion strategy focuses on Moroccans Living Abroad (MDM). Investing in the homeland is a priority for the diaspora, yet remote legal management has historically been a barrier. Charikaty provides the digital bridge necessary for cross-border entrepreneurship.
- Remote Access: Enabling the diaspora to launch and manage businesses without physical presence.
- Transparent Pricing: Replacing opaque legal fees with clear, subscription-based or flat-rate digital models.
- Nationwide Expansion: Scaling operations beyond Casablanca and Rabat to support regional development.
The Future of Moroccan Legal Tech
The legal tech sector is no longer a niche play in the MENAP region. It is now a critical infrastructure layer for economic growth. Charikaty plans to utilize this new funding to refine its proprietary technology and expand its service suite for SMEs. By reducing the barriers to entry for new businesses, the platform acts as a catalyst for formalizing the economy. As administrative reform accelerates, digital-first platforms like Charikaty will likely become the primary gateway for all corporate legal activity in Morocco.