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== FAQ<ref>All questions have been answered by Antler where appropriate.</ref> == === In your opinion, which sector(s) have seen the most promising growth over the past year, and what is the fund most excited about over the company year? === Over the past year, we have seen fintech infrastructure mature at pace, with both B2B and Consumer markets continuing to see strong growth alongside new opportunities in emerging digital markets such as cryptocurrency and blockchain more widely. Alongside this, we have seen the creator economy evolve, creating commercial opportunities that didn't exist five years ago, from creator tools and sector-focused platforms to new Consumer-to-Creator businesses. Alongside these two trends, digital health continues its rise and we expect this to continue. === Given COVID, the last year and a half has been difficult for many. How was the period for your porfollio? === Whilst COVID has been a challenge for many, one thing it clearly did was make the need for technology more pressing. Adoption rates and new behaviour (and habits) have changed now and the way people live today is significant different from 2019. These changes are likely to stay for the longer term and are creating the conditions for a rapid acceleration of new tech, which our portfolio continues to benefit from. Our portfolio has proven resilient through COVID and we expect this to continue. === What happens after I invest my money? === After your money is invested in Antler's fund, Antler will begin investing your capital in new startups for you, which you will see in your investor portal over time. After investments are made, you will have exposure to the companies until Antler exits your holdings, typically 5-10 years from the point of investment. Antler expects to deploy your capital in 2-3 years from the point you invest with them. === How often will I get updates on the fund's performance? === You can check the status of your investments and portfolio companies at any time through the Further investor portal. There, you will find summaries of all the startups you are invested in, as well as news stories relevant to those companies. Performance updates are provided live through the platform as the value of your portfolio changes. === What happens if I want to sell my holding in the fund before the end of the fund lifetime? === As there is no ability to sell the unlisted shares you hold through a venture capital fund, you are unlikely to be able to recover your investment in Antler if you wish to do so during the fundβs lifetime. Neither Antler nor Further will purchase your holdings should you wish to exit the fund and, if you find someone willing to buy your holding(s), funds cannot accept this transfer for regulatory reasons. Given this, it is important you only invest an amount you are able to keep in the fund for the entire duration of a fund's holding period. If a fund says their holding period varies (e.g. 5-10 years), you must only invest what you are willing to hold in the fund for the maximum stated period. === Who is the legal investor in the fund? Does Further use a nominee or are my investments in Antler held in my own name? === When you invest in Antler through Further, you invest directly in the fund in your own legal name. Further does not use a nominee company on your behalf, and you are the legal owner of your interest in the fund. Further is an execution-only broker regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and is not a fund or a fund manager. === On what basis are the portfolio valuations prepared? === Private equity and venture capital fund managers are required to undertake periodic valuations of their investments as part of their ongoing reporting to fund investors. The International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) Guidelines puts forward recommendations, intended to correspond to current best practice, on the valuation of private equity and venture capital investments. Almost all reputable fund managers follow these guidelines. For more information on these guidelines, see the IPEV website at www.privateequityvaluation.com.
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