I believe you can become accredited if you are director in the company you are investing in. If you are investing a significant amount of money it is probably a

I believe you can become accredited if you are director in the company you are investing in. If you are investing a significant amount of money it is probably a good idea to get on the board anyway, regardless of whether you need it to become accredited. By the way, this is not legal advice as I do not know the specifics of your situation, please consult a securities lawyer; he/she will be able to give you better advice for your situation.