Investor accreditation

Get accredited under SEBI’s revised framework.

Last updated: 27 April 2026

Pursuant to SEBI’s revised framework for Alternative Investment Funds, any new investments by investors must be made by holders of a valid Accreditation Certificate issued by a SEBI-recognised Accreditation Agency. Existing commitments are unaffected; future deal participation requires accreditation in place.

Action required. If you wish to participate in upcoming deals on Soonicorn, please initiate the accreditation process at the earliest. The expected turnaround from a recognised Accreditation Agency is 3 business days from receipt of complete documents and payment.

1. Who needs to get accredited

Every investor who intends to participate in future commitments on a SEBI-registered AIF (including Soonicorn Angel Trust-I) must hold a valid Accreditation Certificate issued by a SEBI-recognised Accreditation Agency.

Your existing investments are not affected. Without a current Accreditation Certificate, however, you will not be able to commit to new deals once your prior consent runs its course.

2. Financial eligibility criteria

You qualify for accreditation if you meet any one of the following:

Category 1

Individuals · HUFs · Family Trusts · Sole Proprietorships

Annual Income ≥ ₹2 crore; or
Net Worth ≥ ₹7.5 crore, with at least ₹3.75 crore in financial assets; or
Annual Income ≥ ₹1 crore AND Net Worth ≥ ₹5 crore, with at least ₹2.5 crore in financial assets

Category 2

Partnership Firms

Each individual partner must independently satisfy the Category 1 criteria above.

Category 3

Other Trusts & Body Corporates

Minimum Net Worth ≥ ₹50 crore.

3. The accreditation process

The end-to-end process runs through CVL India’s Accreditation Agency portal. Here’s the sequence:

Register on the Accreditation Agency portal

Visit aia.cvlindia.com (opens in new tab). Click "New Registration", choose your applicable category, and fill in the required details. You’ll set a password during registration — keep it safe.

Log in & submit the application

Complete the application form.
Upload the required documents (see Section 4).
Provide your financial details.
Make the applicable payment.
Submit the application.

Independent verification

Accreditation will be granted based on independent verification of your financial and KYC information by the Accreditation Agency. The expected turnaround is 3 business days from complete submission.

Share your certificate with us

Once issued, email a copy of your Accreditation Certificate to compliance@soonicornventures.com so we can update your investor record. You’re then cleared for upcoming deals.

4. Documents you’ll need

#	Document	Notes
1	PAN card of the applicant / authorised signatory	Self-attested copy
2	Any one of: Passport · Driving Licence · Masked Aadhaar · Voter ID	Self-attested copy, address-proof grade
3	Income Tax Return(s) or ITR Acknowledgement	Most recent assessment year(s) supporting the income claim
4	Net Worth Certificate from a practising Chartered Accountant	"As-of" date must be within the last 6 months. Net-worth calculation must be attached as an Annexure.
5	Undertaking that the submissions made to the Accreditation Agency are true	Format provided in the portal

5. Important notes & timeline

The CA-certified Net Worth Certificate must be dated within the last 6 months at the time of submission.
Expected turnaround for issuance: 3 business days, subject to receipt of complete documentation and payment.
Accreditation is typically valid for a fixed term as defined by the Agency’s certificate; please track its expiry to avoid disruption.
Soonicorn does not store, share, or process your accreditation documents — the relationship is between you and the Accreditation Agency. We only receive a copy of your final certificate for record-keeping.
Soonicorn does not charge any fee for the accreditation process. The Agency’s fee is paid directly to them on the portal.

For your convenience, the detailed process flow and Net Worth Certificate format will be shared on request via email.

6. Get help from Soonicorn

If anything is unclear or you’d like a hand walking through the portal, our compliance team will guide you end-to-end. We can:

Talk you through the registration and application steps live.
Share the Net Worth Certificate format so your CA can prepare it correctly.
Clarify which eligibility category fits your situation.
Help you collate documentation and review before you submit.
Track your certificate’s issuance and update your investor record.

Need help getting accredited?

WhatsApp our compliance team. We’ll set up a call within 24 business hours and walk through the process with you.

Talk to compliance

Prefer email? Write to compliance@soonicornventures.com with your registered email and a brief description of where you’re stuck.