Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor Statement

 

I declare that I am a self-certified sophisticated investor for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005.

I understand that this means:

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• I can receive financial promotions that may not have been approved by a person authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

• The content of such financial promotions may not conform to rules issued by the Financial Conduct Authority.

• By signing this statement, I may lose significant rights.

• I may have no right to complain to either the Financial Conduct Authority or the Financial Ombudsman Scheme.

• I may have no right to seek compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

 

I am a self-certified sophisticated investor because at least one of the following applies to me:

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• I am a member of a network or syndicate of business angels and have been so for at least the last six months prior to the date below.

• I have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the two years prior to the date below.

• I am working, or have worked in the two years prior to the date below, in a professional capacity in the private equity sector, or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises.

• I am currently, or have been in the two years prior to the date below, a director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million.

 

I am aware that it is open to me to seek advice from someone authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority or from another qualified professional before signing this statement.