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To invest in private equity, you must qualify as an accredited investor under guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). There is not a test or certificate required. Most investors meet SEC qualification metrics based on income or net worth. In general, qualification requires that the investor is at least 18 years old, earns $200,000/year (if individual) or $300,000/year (if married), or has a net worth of $1,000,000. See full qualification standards here: SEC.gov.