Startup Exemption is a brand that is making crowdfund investing legal. Led by a team of entrepreneurs including Jason Best, Zak Cassady-Dorion, and Sherwood Neiss, the brand aims to provide a regulatory framework that allows entrepreneurs to raise capital from their communities and create more business and jobs. The team has a deep understanding of the process, rules, disclosures, and risks of capital formation from both the entrepreneur's and the investor's perspective.

With their combined experience, they have raised over $100M in capital and have successfully grown businesses. They noticed that traditional financing options were limited and difficult to navigate, especially after the 2008 financial crisis. Motivated by the success of platforms like Kiva and Kickstarter, they wanted to update the laws to reflect advances in technology and the internet.

By balancing the needs of entrepreneurs and investor protection, Startup Exemption has created a legal framework for crowdfunding investing. The brand's team is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and helping them navigate the process of raising capital to bring their ideas to life