Definition accredited investor

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When presenting to angel investors, it is important to understand the terms commonly used when evaluating an investment:

Definition of accredited investor

Accredited Investor refers to a person or institution deemed capable of understanding and affording the financial risks associated with the acquisition of unregistered securities. An accredited investor has to meet certain SEC requirements for net worth and income as they relate to some restricted offerings. Some limited partnerships and angel investor networks accept only accredited investors.


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