Who is an Accredited Investor?

An Accredited Investor (AI) is someone who officially qualifies as a sophisticated, high-capacity investor based on net worth, income, or assets. This designation is defined and governed by SEBI (India’s securities regulator) and allows access to financial products that are usually off-limits to the broader market.

The AI certificate formalizes that status and unlocks a broader investment universe.

Who qualifies as an Accredited Investor?

You can be an individual, HUF, family trust, proprietary firm, partnership firm, company, or even a fund. You just need to meet any one of SEBI’s eligibility criteria.

Individuals, HUFs and Family Trusts

Trusts other than Family Trusts

Body Corporates

(For foreign investors rupee equivalent of the same criteria)

Benefits of becoming an Accredited Investor

Unlock access to exclusive investment opportunities:

Investment Type Accredited Investor Non-Accredited Investor
Angel Funds ✅ Can invest in Angel Funds ❌May not be able to invest in all Angel Funds
PMS ✅ Lower minimum investment amount: ₹10L - ₹25L ❌ Must invest minimum investment amount: ₹50L
AIF ✅ Lower minimum investment amount: ₹25L ❌ Must invest minimum investment amount: ₹1 Crore

It’s essentially the exclusive pass to wealth products with the assumption that you understand the risks and don’t need full regulatory babysitting.

How do I become an Accredited Investor?

Infinyte Club will hand the process of getting your Accredited Investor Certification.