Qualified Investors Exemption

This exemption allows issuers to target professional investors and eligible counterparties while bypassing the need to prepare a full prospectus.


Who Qualifies as a Professional Investor?

  • Entities and individuals who meet specific criteria set by MiFID II, such as:

    • Financial institutions, investment firms, and insurance companies.

    • Large corporations meeting financial thresholds (e.g., balance sheet size, turnover).

    • Individuals who meet wealth and experience thresholds, such as high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).


Offering Cap

  • Unlimited—there is no maximum fundraising limit.


Restrictions

  • Issuers must categorize investors and ensure they meet the qualifications of professional status under MiFID II.

  • Retail investors cannot participate in offerings conducted under this exemption.


Compliance Notes

  • A full prospectus is not required, significantly reducing regulatory costs and time.

  • Issuers must maintain records of investor qualifications for audit and compliance purposes.


Why Choose This Framework?

The Qualified Investors Exemption is ideal for issuers targeting institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, as it streamlines the compliance process while allowing unlimited fundraising.


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