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To be considered a self-certified sophisticated investor, an individual must certify that at least one of the following applies:

They are a member of a network or syndicate of business angels and have been so for at least six months.

They have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the two years prior.

They work or have worked in the two years prior in a professional capacity in the private equity sector or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises.

They are currently or have been in the two years prior, a director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million.

A) Works in the Financial Sector , specifically private equity OR B) Been the director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million, in the last two years OR C) or made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the previous two years.
A HNW Investor has an annual income in excess of £100K or. have net assets in excess of £250K beyond your pension fund assets and your private residence.
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