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Reg 20 — Eligible InvestorsReg 32 — Eligible Investors
In plain EnglishA VC scheme can have at most 50 investors; investors must commit at least USD 250,000 (or be Accredited Investors), with a lower USD 60,000 threshold for FME employees/directors/designated partners.Restricted schemes are capped at 1,000 investors (or as specified); minimum investment is USD 150,000 (Accredited Investors also eligible), reduced to USD 40,000 for FME employees/directors/designated partners.
Applies toVenture Capital schemeRestricted scheme
Thresholds50 investors (VC scheme — max investors)
USD 250,000 (USD 60,000 for FME insiders) (VC scheme — minimum investment)
1,000 investors (Restricted scheme — max investors)
USD 150,000 (USD 40,000 for FME insiders) (Restricted scheme — minimum investment)
Amendment—Amended 2026
RelatedReg 19Reg 31