Investor list redaction is the removal of personal data from a participant roster in a raise under the FCA Prospectus Regulation Rules. Those rules govern when an offer needs an approved prospectus. anonym.plus marks each name, ID, and bank field on your machine, so the roster stays usable while buyers are shielded.
When this applies
The roster pairs each participant with a National Insurance number, a bank reference, and a commitment. You strip those before the list reaches counsel or an auditor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the roster in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned or printed list.
- The tool flags names, NINOs, and bank numbers.
- Keep the totals the raise must reconcile.
- Mask or swap each confirmed field.
- Save the clean roster locally.
What you need to provide
- The roster (CSV export, PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Mask suits structured fields).
- Optional name map, kept under tight control.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | participant R. Pennington → [INVESTOR] |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | tax NINO → [NINO] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | funding acct → [ACCOUNT] |
| Money | MONEY | commit £500k → [AMOUNT] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | buyer@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | home address → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Fits raises made under the FCA Prospectus Regulation Rules.
- Keeps the totals the raise must reconcile.
- Offline work keeps each participant's data local.
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Limitations & cautions
A rare, large commitment can single out a participant even after a name goes. The tool flags named fields; you review distinctive amounts. Mask or band outliers before sharing the roster.
Frequently asked questions
Will the raise totals survive the pass?
Yes. Allow-list the totals you must reconcile. Only personal identifiers in each row are flagged for removal.
How do I handle a very large commitment?
Mask or band the amount. A rare figure plus a sector can re-identify a participant, so treat outliers with care.
Does the roster leave my machine?
No. The app is offline, so each buyer's data stays on your device.