CIDEH operates strictly as a crowdfunding platform. It isn’t classified as an investment services firm or a credit institution, and it doesn’t participate in any investment guarantee or deposit protection schemes. In other words, users shouldn’t expect any backing from investment or deposit guarantee funds here.
CLUB HAÏTIEN DE DÉVELOPPEMENT DE L'INVESTISSEMENT ET DE L'ENTREPRENEURIAT (“CIDEH”) is a crowdfunding service provider. Its activity consists of connecting investors and project promoters so that the former can provide business financing to project promoters, through participation in the capital of the project promoters or in a vehicle entity.
All of this is done through the CIDEH platform, accessible at https://www.cideh.com (the “Platform”).
Investing through the CIDEH Platform entails assuming certain risks. We want you to be aware of and understand these risks associated with participating in the financing of projects published on the Platform. To this end, we ask you to read the following information carefully before starting to operate with us.
CIDEH operates as a crowdfunding platform. It isn’t an investment services provider, it’s not a bank, and there’s zero connection to any investment guarantee fund or deposit guarantee scheme. If you’re expecting some kind of official safety net for your money, that’s simply not on the table here.
All services and investments made through CIDEH’s platform are outside the scope of national deposit protection or investor compensation programs. Any shares or equity you acquire here? Yeah, those aren’t insured or backed by any country’s compensation scheme, either.
Information published by CIDEH—whether it’s on the website, blog, social media, or elsewhere—is strictly informational. Don’t take it as investment advice or a personalized financial recommendation. You’re fully responsible for your own investment decisions when using this platform. If you need specific advice, consult your own financial or legal advisors.
These crowdfunding projects—and the related securities issued for investment—aren’t subject to oversight or authorization from any regulatory authority or financial institution. That means the information provided by the project promoters, whether it’s about the project itself or the securities on offer, hasn’t been vetted, reviewed, or endorsed by any official entity. There’s no approved prospectus here.
Responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information published on the Platform rests solely with the promoter who submitted it to CIDEH. If there’s an issue with the information, liability falls on the promoter, not on any bank or regulatory body.
the capital you invest isn’t protected—neither by the project promoter, the underlying entity, CIDEH, nor any kind of investment or deposit guarantee scheme. No safety net here.
Crowdfunding is not a traditional savings product. It’s an investment vehicle, and with that comes exposure to risk—including the potential for total loss of your funds. You need to be fully aware of these risks before participating. Don’t assume protection where there is none.
Every month, we’re flooded with startup pitches—literally hundreds. The initial filter’s pretty straightforward: if a project doesn’t have a registered limited company, fully dedicated founding partners, and either recurring annual revenue or clear commercial traction, it’s out. No exceptions.
After that, the CIDEH evaluation team steps in. We assess remaining candidates using five key criteria: the strength and experience of the team, project viability, market relevance, core financials, and funding structure. This isn’t just a paper exercise—management schedules interviews with the founders, and we run reputational checks along with a competitive landscape analysis.
Projects that clear these hurdles go in front of the CIDEH selection committee. That group includes CIDEH founders, folks from the investment department, and legal. They review all the data we’ve gathered up to this point to identify the highest-potential opportunities. The chosen projects then move on to a legal audit, handled by our in-house legal team, just to make sure everything’s airtight before any investment happens.
Membership fees for CIDEH, as well as details regarding access to platform resources, are presented in the investors section. Refer to that section for the most current rates.
CIDEH applies structuring and management fees to each member’s investment when participating in projects listed on the Platform. The specific percentages and conditions are also outlined in the investors section.
Additionally, 5% of each member’s investment in the investment vehicle established by CIDEH will be withheld and allocated to cover the operational expenses of that vehicle. As a result, this portion will not be invested directly into the selected startup.
CIDEH is entitled to a 15% commission on any capital gain realized by Members under the following circumstances:
When the investment vehicle exits its equity position in a project and records a capital gain.
When Members realize a capital gain through the sale of their shares or stock.
For clarification: “Capital gain” refers to the difference between the sale or transfer price of the shares or stock and the original investment amount. The original investment is defined as 95% of the total funds transferred by the Member to the investment vehicle for the purpose of investing in a specific startup.
To compensate for overseeing and managing the selection process, the intention period, the subscription period, and the formalization of transactions, CIDEH will earn a fee that amounts to 5% of the total funds invested in the project via its Platform.
Additionally, for managing the investment vehicle, CIDEH will receive a fixed annual payment capped at USD 10,000 as long as the investment vehicle continues to be a partner in the project.
Shares are acquired through investment vehicles (SPVs) set up by CIDEH. The dedicated CIDEH team takes care of the legal aspects of forming these investment vehicles, allowing members to get involved. Once established, this investment vehicle then goes on to purchase a stake in the startup.
The share subscription process unfolds in two main phases. The first phase, known as the Intent Period, allows each CIDEH member to indicate their interest in subscribing to securities within the investment vehicle that will engage with the startup.
Following this, the second phase, referred to as the "Subscription Period," occurs. During this time, members who previously expressed their intent must officially subscribe to the shares of the investment vehicle and complete the necessary payment.
To steer clear of any conflicts of interest, CIDEH has put a conflict of interest policy in place.
If customers want to file a complaint with CIDEH, they can do so by following the steps outlined in the complaints and claims policy.
In line with the European Regulation 2020/1503 that came into effect on October 7, 2020, which sets up a new regulatory framework for crowdfunding, CIDEH must outline and manage the terms for overseeing financing operations and ensuring they are completed, even if CIDEH decides to halt its activities.
Should CIDEH's management become terminable: CIDEH will announce its management as terminable or will cease the relevant entity in its registered country and will notify its users about the suspension of its activities.
Here’s how CIDEH handles things on the risk and fraud front: Before any project sees the light of day on their platform, they do a full background check on both the project and its promoters. That means digging into where the promoters are coming from, assessing their business risks, and running every detail through a strict set of criteria. They’ve got a formal procedure for this—no guesswork involved.
On top of that, CIDEH doesn’t just set up these rules and call it a day. They regularly review and update their internal processes and systems to keep up with potential vulnerabilities. Every transaction on the platform gets monitored and cross-checked against the info provided by promoters. Same goes for payments—CIDEH keeps a close eye on all cash flows to spot any suspicious or unauthorized activity, whether it’s from promoters, investors, or even staff. The idea is to catch any funny business early, so operational hiccups and fraud don’t slip through the cracks.
For new participants, there’s a four-day cooling-off window starting from the moment you confirm your investment. If you decide to withdraw during this period—and do so before the investment round is finalized—you can back out with no strings attached. Once those four days are up and the round is closed, your commitment is binding and the subscription must be completed.
A few important guidelines:
Only invest capital you’re prepared to lose; risk is inherent.
Diversify your investments to manage and minimize risk exposure.
Review all transaction documentation thoroughly, weighing both advantages and disadvantages before proceeding. Make sure your decisions are informed and rational.
If anything is unclear or you have doubts regarding a transaction, seek advice from an independent financial professional.
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