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Accredited investor

An investor who meets SEC income, net-worth, or professional criteria to participate in certain private offerings.

An accredited investor is an individual or entity that meets the SEC's thresholds — for example, specified income or net-worth levels, or certain professional credentials — to invest in private securities offerings.

Under Reg D 506(c), the issuer must take reasonable steps to verify accredited status; a simple self-attestation is not enough.

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