In the tank

Pitching your company to investors used to be a private affair.

To keep from running afoul of securities regulations, angel and venture capital investing was restricted to so-called “accredited investors.” That was a velvet rope of sorts that kept out anyone with less than $1 million in liquid assets.

But with less stringent regulatory hurdles and the popularity of television shows like “Shark Tank,” investment groups have opened the doors to the public.