The INVEST Act is bringing some solid news for startups navigating the fundraising landscape.

Here's the key takeaway: companies can now present at demo days without triggering "general solicitation" violations. That's a meaningful shift for founders looking to pitch to investors and accelerators without hitting regulatory roadblocks.

The INVEST Act clarifies that these public pitches—a standard part of startup ecosystem—won't count as prohibited general solicitation under securities law. Basically, demo days got a green light.

This opens up more pathways for early-stage projects to showcase their work and connect with capital, while keeping compliance concerns in check. For the blockchain and Web3 startup community, it's another step toward clearer fundraising rules.