# EU: Qualified Investors Exemption

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

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### Who Qualifies as a Professional Investor? <a href="#who-qualifies-as-a-professional-investor" id="who-qualifies-as-a-professional-investor"></a>

* 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).

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### How Much Money Can Be Raised? <a href="#how-much-money-can-be-raised" id="how-much-money-can-be-raised"></a>

* There is **no limit** on the amount you can raise under the Qualified Investors Exemption.

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### Are There Any Restrictions? <a href="#are-there-any-restrictions" id="are-there-any-restrictions"></a>

* 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.

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### Compliance Notes <a href="#compliance-notes" id="compliance-notes"></a>

* A full prospectus is not required, significantly reducing regulatory costs and time.
* Issuers must maintain records of investor qualifications for audit and compliance purposes.

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### Why Choose Qualified Investors Exemption? <a href="#why-choose-qualified-investors-exemption" id="why-choose-qualified-investors-exemption"></a>

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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