Kootenay Venture Network - Investors Application

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Individual
Organization

Individual Member - To qualify as an individual member, you need to qualify as an accredited investor. Individual members are eligible for all the membership benefits. The KVN initially plans to attract both experienced and new investors. Members need not reside in the Kootenay, but are motivated to support local start-ups.

Group Member - To qualify as a member, your organization and/or senior leadership team should have an established track record supporting, investing in, or enabling entrepreneurs. The following types of organizations fall under this membership category:

- Angel investor groups, networks, and collectives
- Venture funds and family offices
- Investment Co-operatives

Organization Name (If applicable)

Investor Accreditation

At least $1 million in financial assets (cash and securities) before taxes, net of any debts. Neither the person’s home nor any other real estate the person may own are considered financial assets.
Net income before taxes of more than $200,000 consistently over the past two years ($300,000 when combined with a spouse’s net income) with a reasonable expectation to continue to exceed that net income level.
Net assets of at least $5 million.

Capital investments in private companies are subject to British Columbia Securities Law and as such fall under the purview of the BC Securities Commission (BCSC). The BCSC provides a number of resources for would-be investors and entrepreneurs to help guide investing in the private placement market. See BCSC Website for current information.

For the purpose of the KVN, it only considers potential investments that qualify as a private placement under the Private Issuers Exemption - Accredited Investor. As such in order for a KVN member to qualify to invest in a private placement they must meet at least one of the following financial qualification tests, or qualifies in some other way (the other ways are described in securities regulation)

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KVN members acknowledge the Kootenay Venture Network (KVN) and Kootenay Association of Technology (KAST) does not assume responsibility for the content, validity, or consequences of attending or consideration of its events, educational content, communications, presentations or interactions. And that a lawyer licensed to practice in British Columbia is consulted prior to making an investment decision.

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