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Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.

Risk Warning

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.

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Risk Information

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Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk. 

What are the key risks?

  1. You could lose all the money you invest
    • Investments on this platform are shares in a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which is used to fund small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Investors in these shares can lose 100% of the money they invested, as SME businesses can fail.
    • Advertised rates of return aren’t guaranteed. This is not a savings account. If the underlying SME company does not pay back as agreed, you could receive less money than expected. A higher advertised rate of return means a higher risk of losing your money. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. 
    • Checks on the businesses you are investing in, such as how well they are expected to perform, may not have been carried out by the platform you are investing through. You should do your own research before investing. 
  2. You won't get your money back quickly
    • If the underlying SME business related to the offer you invest in does not meet its targets, it may not be able to pay on the scheduled dates. You may find that you do not have access to your funds until later than expected or you may be paid less than expected.
    • The platform does not offer a secondary market. While another investor may be interested in buying your investment, there is no guarantee you will find a buyer at the price you are willing to sell. 
  3. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
    • Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.   A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments.
  4. You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong
    • Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker here.
    • Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated platform, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here

If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA’s website here.

For further information about investment-based crowdfunding, visit the FCA’s website here.

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Investing in offers providing financing to SME companies involves risks, including loss of capital, illiquidity, lack of dividends and dilution, and it should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Investing using this platform is only for investors who understand these risks. You will only be able to invest in an offer once you have met our conditions for becoming a registered member. 

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Qardus Limited (FRN 921442) is an appointed representative of Share In Ltd (FRN 603332), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Investments offered for sale on this website are not offers to the public. Investment can only be made by registered investors on the basis of information provided by Qardus Limited. 

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