When wealthy individuals get together as an organized group, they are all able to benefit from the resources of the entire membership. Angel Groups are structured organizations of individuals who have a strong desire to invest in entrepreneurial companies. The “angels” work together to find great deals in hopes of achieving a higher than average return on the investment. What does it take to qualify as an “angel” investor? According to the SEC, angel investors must satisfy certain requirements and be accredited. They are typically individual investors with high net worth. The whole rule is created to protect persons from a higher than normal risk. The federal securities laws define the term accredited investor in Rule 501 of Regulation D as: a bank, insurance company, registered investment company, business development company, or small business investment company; an employee benefit plan, within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, if a bank, in...