It's not anecdotal, even if you have a different experience. People putting out $50K cheques in 'very risky' things for strangers businesses very much likely t

It's not anecdotal, even if you have a different experience. People putting out $50K cheques in 'very risky' things for strangers businesses very much likely to fit the criteria for accredited. Maybe your 'Uncle' might do this, but it's generally not a concern that you're going to have that many of them that it's going to force you to go public. Also, you can vet for it by asking the question.