The reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF) is reserved to well informed investors. The well-informed investor is an eligible investor to the RAIF. The well informed investor is defined by the law of 23 July 2016 on reserved alternative investment funds as amended, the RAIF Law).

As mentioned in previous publications, the well informed investor must have stated in writing that it/she/he adheres to the definition of well informed investors (as defined by the RAIF Law). The status of well informed investors includes: 

(i) institutional investor(s) or professional investor(s); or

(ii) any other investor(s) investing a minimum of 125,000 euros in the RAIF who have been assessed by a: 

• credit institution,

• investment firm, or 

• management company;

certifying the investor’s: 

• expertise, 

• experience, and 

• knowledge; 

in adequately appraising an investment in the RAIF.

It is worth noting as well that the RAIF must have the necessary means to ensure compliance with the conditions laid down above. And finally, these conditions are not applicable to the directors and other persons involved in the management of the RAIF.

References: Articles 2(1), (2) & (3) of the law of 23 July 2016 on reserved alternative investment funds as amended; Who Are the Eligible Investors (RAIF)?, #248-237*, August 24, 2020, Bertrand Mariaux; The Reserved Alternative Investment Fund - RAIF xviii, #384-373*, July 9, 2021, Bertrand Mariaux.

* Podcast #385

*YouTube Video 374|

Bertrand Mariaux, Avocat à la Cour, LL.M. (hons.): Prestation de serment (Swearing-in oath): Luxembourg (2011), Certificat d’Aptitude à la Profession d’Avocat, École de Formation professionnelle des Barreaux de la Cour d’appel de Paris (2009), Bond University (LL.M. (distinct.), International Legal Practice, 2010), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord & University of Limerick (Master in European & International Law - major in economics, 2008), certified Expert in Microfinance (Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, 2015), social entrepreneurship (University of Oxford, 2015 & The Wharton School of Social Policy & Practice, 2014) and social & solidarity economy (International Labour Organization Academy - Social & Solidarity Economy, Organisation Internationale du Travail - Économie Sociale et Solidaire, 2017)

Contributor : Cédric Buisine, avocat