This procedure includes conducting financial analysis, valuations, industry and market research, and meeting with the company's management. First, you apply to be approved as an accredited investor.
Membership is available to accredited individuals, institutions and other eligible entities.
You can evaluate the deal by looking at the investment memorandum and related due diligence documents, taking a company tour and viewing company management via streaming video, and using other industry and market research. If you conclude that the offering fits within your investment criteria, you can indicate interest in the deal on your home page. There is no limit on how much you can invest in a company or in a single year. However, the amount of capital you can invest in a transaction depends upon availability and demand. Yes, generally members will pay the same price as the lead investor for the securities being issued in that particular round of funding.