Angel Investor Accreditation (Form)

Certify as an Accredited Investor

There is an FCA regulatory framework for angel investing that both protects the Angel and the entrepreneurs they invest into.

Before we can send you any deals or receive any investments from you, you will need to ensure that you are self-certified as either a High Net Worth or Sophisticated Investor, as defined by the FCA under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).

As a certified high net worth individual you confirm that you either:

have an annual income in excess of £100K or
have net assets in excess of £250K beyond your pension fund assets and your private residence

As a certified sophisticated investor you confirm one of the following:

You have been a director of a company turning over at least £1 million within the last two years
You have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the last two years
You have been a member of a network or syndicate of business angels for at least six months
You have worked in the past two years in a professional capacity in the private equity sector or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises.

As part of the onboarding process to Sie Syndicate, we will require that you sign a self certification as either a HNWI or a sophisticated investor. If you’re unsure of your standing, please get professional advice.

First Name

Last Name

I self certify that I am a high net worth investor:

Which of the following statements applies to you? Pick the one that is most recently true.

In the last financial year I have had an annual income of £100,000 or more. (Income does not include any one-off pension approvals).

In the last financial year, I have had net assets of £250,000 or more. (Net assets do not include: your home (primary residence), your pension (or any pension withdrawals) or any rights under qualifying contracts of insurance.)

I self certify that I am a Sophisticated Investor

In the last two years you have done ONE of the following:

Been a member of a network or syndicate of business angels for more than 6 months

Been the director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1M

Worked in private equity or in the provision of finance for medium and small enterprises

Have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the previous two years