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Let's find out if we're a fit.

This takes about five minutes. There are no right answers, just honest ones. We're trying to understand what excites you, how you think about capital, and whether the way we invest matches the way you want to invest.

Section 1 of 5

Financial Foundation

A few baseline questions so we understand the landscape. Nothing here is a commitment.

1. What is your approximate annual household income?

$500K – $750K $750K – $1M $1M – $1.5M $1.5M+

2. How much capital could you comfortably allocate to alternative investments over the next 12 months, without impacting your lifestyle, retirement contributions, or emergency reserves?

$50K – $100K $100K – $250K $250K – $500K $500K+

3. If an investment required your capital to be locked for 3–5 years before any return, would that be:

Completely comfortable Manageable with some planning A stretch Not feasible right now

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Section 2 of 5

Your Relationship with Risk

This isn't about right or wrong tolerances. It's about understanding how you think when things get interesting.

4. When you think about the investments that have excited you most, not the best performers, but the ones you actually enjoyed, what did they have in common?

5. Which statement best describes how you think about investment risk?

I want to preserve what I have. Downside protection matters most. I'm comfortable with moderate risk if the upside is meaningfully better than an index fund. I'm willing to accept real risk on a portion of my portfolio, especially if the investment itself is interesting. I actively seek higher-risk, higher-reward opportunities. I'd rather swing big on a few things than play it safe across many.

6. Imagine an Ennui investment loses 40% of its value in year one, but the business is doing something you find genuinely interesting and the team believes it will recover. How do you feel?

I'd want out immediately. I'd be uncomfortable but willing to wait if the thesis still holds. I'd be frustrated but would trust the process. This is what I signed up for. I'd want to double down.

7. What percentage of your total investable assets would you consider allocating to Ennui-style investments? (Not a commitment, just a feel.)

Less than 5% 5 – 10% 10 – 20% 20%+

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Section 3 of 5

What "Interesting" Means to You

This is where we start to learn what actually excites you, not just what makes financial sense.

8. Ennui Capital focuses on businesses that are financially sound and personally engaging. Drag these to rank what matters most to you.

Drag to reorder. Top = most important.

1Strong financial returns

2A business I'd enjoy visiting, using, or talking about

3Something that contributes to my community

4A business my kids could eventually be involved in

9. Which of these would you be most excited to own a piece of? (Select all that apply.)

A restaurant or bar concept

A medspa or wellness clinic

A car wash or laundromat

A golf simulator lounge or sports venue

A boutique hotel or short-term rental property

A franchise operation

A tech-enabled service business

Something I haven't thought of — surprise me

10. How important is it that you can physically visit or experience the businesses you invest in?

Very — I want to walk in the door. Somewhat — it's a nice bonus but not essential. Not important — I care about the numbers.

11. When friends ask what you've been up to, how appealing is it to say "we just opened a _____ in Greenville"?

That's a big part of the appeal. It's a nice side benefit. I don't really care about that.

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Section 4 of 5

Engagement & Involvement

There's a wide spectrum here, and every point on it is valid. We just need to know where you sit.

12. How involved do you want to be in the businesses Ennui invests in?

I want to review opportunities and vote with my capital, but someone else runs it. I'd like to weigh in on major decisions, but not operations. I'd enjoy being more hands-on — attending planning meetings, visiting sites, tasting menus. I have relevant expertise and would want to actively contribute.

13. How often would you want updates on active investments?

Monthly summary is fine. Biweekly — I want to stay close to it. Weekly — I like following the details. Real-time — add me to the group chat.

14. Would you be interested in occasional partner events — dinners at Ennui-backed venues, site visits, strategy sessions with the group?

Absolutely — that's part of the fun. Occasionally, if the timing works. Not really my thing.

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Section 5 of 5

Legacy & the Long Game

These questions are about why you're doing this, not just what you're investing in.

15. Do you have children or family members (teens or older) who might benefit from exposure to business ownership?

Yes, and this is something I've been thinking about. Yes, but I hadn't considered it in this context. Not applicable.

16. If an Ennui investment generated modest financial returns (say, 8–12% annually) but gave your family a business to be part of, would that feel like a success?

Yes — the ownership experience has its own value. Maybe — it would depend on the business. No — I need the returns to justify the risk.

17. When you imagine your portfolio ten years from now, which of these would feel most satisfying?

A higher net worth, however I got there. A mix of financial assets and real businesses I helped build. A few businesses that are running, growing, and giving my family something meaningful to be part of.

18. Anything else you'd like us to know about what you're looking for, what excites you, or what concerns you about this kind of investing?

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We've got what we need.

Thanks for taking the time. Your answers help us understand what kind of opportunities to bring to you, and whether the way we invest aligns with what you're looking for. We'll be in touch.

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