Under Rule 501 of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, an individual is generally considered an accredited investor if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Net worth of more than $1,000,000, individually or jointly with a spouse or spousal equivalent, excluding the value of the primary residence.
- Individual income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years, with a reasonable expectation of the same in the current year.
- Joint income with a spouse or spousal equivalent exceeding $300,000 in each of the two most recent years, with a reasonable expectation of the same.
- Holder in good standing of a Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82 license.
- A "knowledgeable employee" of a private fund, as defined in Rule 3c-5(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act.
Certain entities (institutional investors, family offices meeting specific thresholds, trusts with $5,000,000+ in assets, and others) also qualify. The full SEC definition is available at sec.gov.
Dragonfly Investments offers securities only to accredited investors. If you are unsure whether you qualify, please consult a qualified legal or financial advisor.