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April 4, 2025

Investment Prospectus

by
Amalia Beatty
,
Partner

Syndicated Investment LTD is a United Kingdom-based investment syndicate dedicated to the pooling of capital from sophisticated investors to fund high-potential early-stage and growth-phase companies. Our mission is to provide our investment partners with access to premium investment opportunities that would typically be inaccessible to individual investors due to high minimum investment thresholds or stringent selection processes. We aspire to establish ourselves as a premier investment syndicate, creating privileged connections between international investors and the dynamic UK entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The concept of capital pooling is fundamental to our syndication model. This approach enables investors to collectively participate in larger funding rounds, thereby increasing their exposure to potentially more lucrative transactions. Individual investors frequently lack the necessary capital to independently invest in high-growth startups with significant potential. By consolidating their resources, they can collectively participate in more substantial financing rounds, expanding their opportunities for potentially superior returns.

Syndicated Investment LTD's management team possesses substantial expertise and experience in venture capital, technology, and international business, ensuring informed and strategic investment management. Cedric Locquet, CEO and founder, leads this team. His leadership and vision are essential to the direction and success of the enterprise. The credibility and experience of a management team are crucial factors in establishing investor confidence. This prospectus aims to build this confidence by highlighting the relevant skills and successful track record of our team. Investors are more inclined to commit capital when they are assured that the syndicate management possesses the necessary expertise to identify promising investments, conduct thorough due diligence, and guide portfolio companies toward successful exits.

Investment Strategy: Targeting Growth and Innovation

Syndicated Investment LTD's investment strategy centers on identifying and financing innovative early-stage or growth-phase companies demonstrating strong development and return potential. We target companies at early stages, often pre-revenue or pre-profit, but with scalable and disruptive value propositions. As an illustrative example, we might consider companies like Datachain Foundation, operating in innovative technological sectors with substantial growth potential.

The reference to concrete examples of targeted company types or sectors allows investors to better comprehend our investment thesis and risk profile. Abstract descriptions of investment strategies may have less impact than presenting tangible examples of the types of companies of interest to the syndicate. This enables investors to better assess whether the strategy aligns with their own investment preferences.

Syndicated Investment LTD has particular interest in high-growth sectors including technology, fintech, life sciences, and sustainable solutions. Our investment selection process is rigorous and based on well-defined criteria. We conduct comprehensive market analysis, evaluate product or service potential, carefully examine the management team, and perform complete legal reviews. Due diligence constitutes an essential step in our process, enabling verification of investment validity, challenging assumptions, and careful assessment of risks and rewards. The emphasis on a well-defined and rigorous investment selection process reassures investors regarding the thoughtful and strategic deployment of their capital. Investors want assurance that the syndicate does not simply invest in any startup; a clear set of criteria and commitment to thorough due diligence demonstrates a responsible approach to managing their investments.

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Benefits of Syndicated Investment for Limited Partners (LPs)

Syndicated investment offers numerous advantages to Limited Partners (LPs), who are the capital-contributing investors.

First, syndication allows LPs to participate in transactions of greater magnitude, which would individually require significant capital and would therefore be inaccessible to most individual investors. The pooling of funds makes investment in high-quality companies or projects with substantial growth potential possible. This point directly addresses a major limitation for many individual investors, highlighting the power of collective investment. Many promising investment opportunities have high minimum investment thresholds. Syndication removes these barriers, allowing more investors to participate in potentially lucrative transactions.

Second, investing in a syndicate offers LPs strategic portfolio diversification. By distributing their capital across multiple companies or sectors, LPs reduce the risk associated with investing in a single entity. Exposure to a variety of startups can lead to more stable long-term returns. Diversification is a fundamental principle of risk management, and syndication offers an effective means of achieving it. Spreading investments across different companies means that the failure of a single company is less likely to have a catastrophic impact on the entire portfolio.

Third, syndicates are typically led by experienced investors or venture capital firms that manage opportunity sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management. LPs benefit from the expertise and market knowledge of the lead investor without needing to dedicate substantial time and resources themselves. This highlights the "passive" nature of investment as an LP in a syndicate, which can be attractive to those who prefer a less active investment. Investors may lack the time, expertise, or network to effectively research and manage direct startup investments. Syndication provides access to professional management, freeing LPs to focus on other priorities.

Finally, syndicates often include investors with diverse profiles and expertise, creating a valuable network for both the syndicate and the portfolio companies. LPs can potentially gain knowledge and access opportunities through the syndicate's network. Beyond capital, syndicates can offer valuable connections and knowledge. The collective intelligence and relationships within a syndicate can benefit the companies it invests in through mentoring, strategic advice, and access to new markets or partners.

Strategic Advantages for International Investors

Investing in Syndicated Investment LTD offers specific and attractive advantages for internationally-based investors.

First, it provides privileged access to the dynamic UK market. By investing in a UK-based syndicate, international investors benefit from direct exposure to the UK startup ecosystem, which is experiencing substantial growth and innovation. The United Kingdom remains an essential gateway to Europe and offers a solid and resilient economy. This underscores the geographical and economic advantages of the UK market. The UK has a flourishing startup scene, and investing through a UK syndicate offers a more direct and potentially more advantageous route to participate in this market compared to individual investment from abroad.

Second, it enables geographical diversification and risk reduction. Investing in the UK offers geographical diversification, which can offset risks associated with investors' domestic economies. Exposure to different markets and currencies can improve portfolio stability. This highlights the risk reduction aspect of international diversification. Economic conditions and market trends can vary considerably between regions. Investing abroad helps spread risks and potentially obtain more consistent returns.

Third, the United Kingdom offers robust legal and regulatory protection. The country has a well-established legal system and strong regulatory framework that offers a high level of investor protection. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates angel investment, ensuring a certain level of oversight. This addresses concerns about investor protection in a foreign jurisdiction. The UK's solid legal and regulatory environment offers investors a sense of security and transparency, which can be particularly important when investing in international companies.

Fourth, investing in a UK-based syndicate offers potential currency diversification. It provides exposure to the British pound (GBP), which can be advantageous depending on exchange rate fluctuations. Currency diversification can be a strategic advantage in international investment. Exchange rate fluctuations can impact investment returns. Holding assets in different currencies can help mitigate this risk and potentially improve overall returns.

Capital Redistribution Structure and Return on Investment (ROI)

The structure for redistributing initial capital and return on investment (ROI) for Limited Partners (LPs) in Syndicated Investment LTD is designed to ensure transparency and align the interests of all stakeholders. We employ a distribution mechanism commonly referred to as a "waterfall."

The waterfall mechanism ensures a fair and transparent distribution of returns between LPs and the syndicate manager (the General Partner or lead investor). This structure defines the order in which funds are distributed once an investment is successfully realized (for example, when selling a stake in a company).

The first stage of the waterfall is generally the priority repayment of the initial capital invested by the LPs. This means that LPs first recover the amount of their initial investment before any profit is distributed. This offers investors a sense of security by prioritizing the recovery of their initial capital. Investors want to know that their initial investment is protected. The waterfall structure generally ensures that LPs recover their capital before profits are distributed.

Next, LPs often receive a predetermined preferred return (or "pref") on their investment before the syndicate manager receives a share of the profits. This preferred return is a minimum rate of return that LPs must achieve before the manager begins to receive its share of the profits. This guarantees LPs a certain level of return on their investment. The preferred return acts as an incentive for LPs and aligns the interests of both parties. The preferred return ensures that LPs receive a certain level of return on their investment, encouraging them to participate in the syndicate.

Finally, the remaining profits (beyond the initial capital and preferred return) are distributed between the LPs and the syndicate manager. The manager's share is often called "carried interest" (or "carry") and typically amounts to approximately 20% of the remaining profits (for example, an 80/20 split). This structure incentivizes the syndicate manager to maximize returns for the LPs, as its compensation is directly linked to the profitability of the investments. The syndicate manager's share is directly tied to the profitability of the investments, thus aligning its interests with those of the LPs.

Potential Tax Advantages for International Investors

Investing in Syndicated Investment LTD, a UK limited company, may offer potential tax advantages for international investors, particularly under double taxation treaties between the United Kingdom and investors' countries of residence.

As a general rule, the United Kingdom does not impose withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders. This means that dividends received from a UK limited company can be paid gross, without deduction of UK withholding tax. This is a significant advantage compared to certain other jurisdictions that apply withholding taxes on dividends. The absence of UK withholding tax on dividends can improve the overall return for international investors, as they will not have tax deducted at source in the UK.

Double taxation treaties exist between the UK and numerous countries worldwide, aiming to prevent the double taxation of income and capital gains. Under these conventions, tax paid in one country can be credited against tax payable in the other, thus helping investors avoid being taxed twice on the same income. Tax treaties are crucial elements that can significantly impact the overall tax burden on investors. These treaties provide a framework for how income and gains realized in one country by residents of another are taxed, with the aim of eliminating or reducing double taxation.

Regarding the treatment of capital gains, double taxation treaties generally stipulate that capital gains are taxable in the investor's country of residence. Thus, while capital gains realized on UK investments by non-residents are generally not taxed in the UK, they will likely be subject to tax in the investor's country of residence, in accordance with local tax legislation. However, it is important to consult the relevant tax treaty to understand the specific rules applicable depending on the type of asset and the circumstances of the sale. Although the UK does not tax capital gains for non-residents, their country of residence will likely have its own tax rules regarding these gains.

Important Disclaimer: The information provided here is for indicative purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. It is imperative that investors consult their own tax advisors in their jurisdiction of residence to understand the specific tax implications of investing in a UK limited company, based on their personal situation, applicable tax laws, and relevant double taxation treaties. It is essential to take into account both UK tax regulations and those of the investor's country of residence. Due to the complexity of international tax law, personalized professional advice is indispensable. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Investors should always seek advice from qualified tax professionals who can assess their specific situation and provide tailored advice.

Risk Factors: A Transparent Assessment

Investing in early-stage companies and through an investment syndicate involves inherent risks that are important to carefully consider.

Investment in early-stage companies is intrinsically risky. These companies often have a high failure rate, and investments can be illiquid, with the potential for total loss of invested capital. Returns are not guaranteed and can vary considerably depending on the company's success, market conditions, and other external factors. It is crucial to be aware of these risks before making an investment decision. Transparency about risks is essential for establishing investor confidence. Investing in startups is inherently risky. It is important for investors to understand these risks before committing capital.

Investing via an investment syndicate also carries specific risks. LPs are generally dependent on the expertise and decisions of the lead investor (or syndicate manager) regarding investment selection and portfolio management. Conflicts of interest may arise, and fees are associated with the syndicate structure, which can impact the net return for investors. It is therefore essential to thoroughly understand the syndicate agreement and investment terms before committing. Investors should be aware of the specific risks associated with the syndicate model, in addition to the risks related to startup investment. Although syndication offers many advantages, it also comes with its own set of risks that investors must consider, such as dependence on the lead investor's judgment and the potential impact of fees on returns.

Conclusion: Seize the Investment Opportunity with Syndicated Investment LTD

Syndicated Investment LTD offers a unique strategic partnership for investors seeking exposure to the global best innovators from a secured legislation. We provide entry to high-potential investment opportunities, with the possibility of attractive returns through the funding of promising companies.

For further information about Syndicated Investment LTD or to express your interest in investing, please contact us at:

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We strongly encourage you to contact us for a personalized discussion to explore this investment opportunity in greater detail.

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