Finance & Moneyintermediate
Accredited Investor
Definition
An individual or organisation that meets certain wealth or income thresholds, allowing them to invest in higher-risk private deals.
Why it matters
Many private funding rounds can only legally take money from accredited investors, so this affects who can back you.
Example
A high-earning professional qualifies as an accredited investor and joins a startup angel round.
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