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Sign up as an investor

Introduction​

This module walks you step by step through creating your investor account on Genkibo. Registration is simple and quick.

Step 1 — Open the sign-up page​

  1. Go to the Genkibo platform.
  2. Click “Sign up” or “Create an account”.
  3. On the account type selection page, choose “Investor”.

Why choose “Investor”? Choose this type if you want to put money into company offers and receive investment returns.

Step 2 — Fill in the registration form​

The form asks for the following information:

Personal information​

  • First name: your legal first name
  • Last name: your family name
  • Email: a valid address you check regularly. It will be used for notifications and account recovery.
  • Phone number: your mobile number. It is required to receive 2FA codes (two-factor authentication).

Security​

  • Password: choose a strong password (at least 8 characters; uppercase, numbers, and special characters recommended).
  • Confirm password: enter your password again to confirm.

Investor type​

  • Type: specify whether you are an individual or institutional investor.

Step 3 — Submit the form​

  1. Check that all information is correct.
  2. Read and accept the terms of use.
  3. Click “Create my account”.

Step 4 — Verify your email address​

After submitting the form:

  1. A verification email is automatically sent to the address you provided.
  2. Open that email and click the verification link.
  3. The link redirects you to the platform and confirms your address.

Important: The verification link is valid for a limited time. If you do not see it in your inbox, check your spam folder. You can also request a new email from the platform.

Step 5 — Email confirmation​

An email confirmation page appears after verification. Your account is now created and you can sign in.

Step 6 — Accept the terms of use​

On your first sign-in, the platform asks you to read and accept the terms of use. This step is required to access all features.

What happens after registration​

Once registered, you can:

  • Open your investor dashboard
  • Complete your profile with additional information
  • Upload required documents
  • Explore available investment offers
  • Subscribe to a subscription

Tip: Complete your profile and upload your documents right after registration to get full access to the platform sooner.

Common registration issues​

IssueSolution
I did not receive the verification emailCheck spam, then click “Resend email”
The verification link has expiredSign in again and request a new link
My phone number is not acceptedCheck international format (e.g. +229XXXXXXXX)
My password is rejectedIt must contain at least 8 characters

Next: Module 2 — Sign up as a company