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The Mensarius Oath

The ethical code of conduct for investment professionals.

The Mensarius Oath of ethical investing is an code of conduct for venture capitalists and other finance professionals designed to foster positive outcomes for humanity.

‘Mensarius’ is a Latin noun that refers to a banker or financier, and the tenets of the Mensarius Oath were based on the Hippocratic Oath used in the medical profession.

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As a financial professional investing with personal or investor capital, I pledge to uphold these values. If determined by myself or a panel of my peers that I have violated these values without reconciliation agreed between all involved parties, then I will voluntarily leave the industry.

Integrity: I vow to invest with integrity, ensuring my actions benefit humanity and consciously avoid harm to any parties.

Excellence: I commit to maintaining the highest professional standards, setting an exemplary ethical benchmark in finance.

Fairness: I endeavor to be fair in my dealings, standing against abuse of power, unfair advantage, seduction, corruption, or mistreatment.

Equality: I pledge to promote inclusivity and equitable treatment in all financial endeavors, consciously working to reduce inequality.

Respect: I promise to treat individuals and opportunities with the respect and the attention deserved in business interactions.

Transparency: I affirm to be transparent and honest in dealings with investors, founders, and colleagues.

Confidentiality: I swear to safeguard private, confidential, or personal information, keeping it safe from public or other unwanted disclosure.

Growth: I am resolved to embrace feedback from clients and peers, committing to ongoing personal and professional growth.

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