What is an Accredited Investor?

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An accredited investor is a person or entity that meets certain financial criteria and is allowed to invest in private companies and other higher-risk investments that are not available to the general public.

In the United States, an individual typically qualifies if they have:

  • Income: Over $200,000 per year ($300,000 with a spouse) for the past two years, or
  • Net worth: Over $1 million, excluding their primary residence

Accredited investors are considered financially sophisticated enough to understand and take on higher investment risks.

R&D Offer Quiz

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Answer to find out if you're eligible for R&D tax credits.

Do the activities performed relate to a new or improved business component’s function, performance, reliability, quality, or composition?(Required)
For Example: A mid-sized packaging company develops a slightly modified cardboard box design to improve its stacking strength (reliability) for warehouse storage, involving minor adjustments to the corrugation pattern to reduce collapse under standard weight loads.
Is your company trying to discover information to eliminate uncertainty concerning the capability or method for developing or improving a business component?(Required)
For Example: A furniture manufacturer investigates whether a cheaper wood adhesive can hold joints as effectively as the current one during assembly, testing bond strength to resolve doubts about its capability in standard production lines.
Do the activities performed constitute a process of experimentation?(Required)
For Example: An auto parts supplier runs a series of bench tests on different lubricant formulations to find one that reduces friction in engine bearings more effectively, systematically comparing wear rates over simulated operating cycles.