Ask HN: How to Invest in VC Companies?
I have some discretionary income I’d like to invest but many of the companies I’m interested in are still in VC stages. How can a non-accredited investor invest?
There is no upside for a venture capital syndicate to include non-accredited investors.
And while being an accredited investor is necessary, it is unlikely to be sufficient.
Think about it from a VC's perspective.
Which is better, A two billion dollar fund with 100 investors who have diverse portfolios of investments of similar magnitude or 10,000 investors who are gambling the rent money?
Which is better, working with 100 experienced professionals or 10,000 amateurs?
Why would a VC want you to jump in its pudding?
Good luck.
If you don't meet the income requirements for being an accredited investor, the easiest way want to become an accredited investor is to become a licensed investment advisor. Someone wrote an article about their experience becoming licensed[0]
In terms of investment amount, most seed stage companies are willing to take checks as small as $10k, sometimes even lower. If you want to invest in companies that are series A or later, it's unlikely you will be able to participate
[0] https://www.natecation.com/accredited-investor-investing-sta...