An accredited investor under US securities law is an individual or entity permitted to participate in unregistered private offerings. For individuals, qualification typically requires either: $200k annual income ($300k joint), $1M+ net worth excluding primary residence, or certain professional credentials (Series 7, 65, or 82).
For private fund investments (private equity, venture, hedge, real estate syndications), accredited investor verification is required before participation. Investor portals and onboarding platforms like Anduin, VerifyInvestor.com, and Parallel Markets handle accreditation verification as part of LP subscription workflows.