What is an accredited investor?
Presently, if you can meet one of the following criteria, you are an accredited investor:
- You have an individual net worth, or you and your spouse have a combined net worth, in excess of $1 million.
- You had individual income, excluding any income attributable to your spouse, of more than $200,000 in the previous two years, and you reasonably expect to do the same this calendar year.
- You and your spouse had joint income of more than $300,000 in the previous two years and reasonably expect to do the same in this calendar year. Institutions and pension accounts are subject to more complex criteria, and should consult an accountant.
What is a qualified purchaser?
An investor is a "qualified purchaser" (sometimes referred to as a "super accredited" investor) if the investor is a(n):
- Individuals who own $5 million or more in investments, including investments held jointly with a spouse.
- A family-held business that owns $5 million or more in investments.
- A business that has discretion over $25 million or more in investments
- A trust sponsored by qualified purchasers