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 Promotion) Order 2005.

Have you:

A) Worked in a professional capacity in the equity sector, or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises in the last two years?

B) Been the director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million, in the last two years?

C) Been a member of a syndicate of business angels for more than six months, and are you still a member?

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.

COBS 4 Annex 4 Self-certified sophisticated investor statement available here

I accept that being a Sophisticated investor will expose me to a promotion for investment where there is a risk of losing all the money I invest. I am aware that it is open to me to seek professional advice before making any investment in a high-risk investment.