Mensarius Oath

The Mensarius Oath is an ethical code of conduct for venture capitalists.

Download the Mensarius Oath V2

The Mensarius Oath v2

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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