If you meet condition A, B or C below, you may choose to be classified as a Self Certified Sophisticated Investor for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 Financial Promotions Order.
Have you:
A) Worked in a professional capacity in the private equity sector, or in the provision or finance for small and medium enterprises, in the last two years?
☐ No
☐ Yes
If yes, what is/was the name of the business/organsation? _______________________________________________
B) Been the director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1.6million, in the last two years?
☐ No
☐ Yes
If yes, what is/was the name of the company, and it’s Companies House number (or international equivalent)?
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C) Been a member of a network or syndicate of business angels for more than six months, and are still a member?
☐ No
☐ Yes
OR
None of these apply to me.
☐ Yes
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I declare that I have answered yes to A and/or B and/or C, and wish to be treated as a Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor.
I understand that this means:
a) I can receive financial promotions where the contents may not comply with rules made by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA);
b) I can expect no protection from the FCA, the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
I am aware that it is open to me to seek advice from someone who specialises in advising on investments.
I accept that I could lose all of the money I invest.
I am aware that Eighty Eight Estates does NOT give financial advice and as such cannot make personalised investment recommendations to me. If I require financial advice I understand that it is my responsibility to seek appropriate advice from an independent financial adviser prior to making any investments.