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In an effort to bring down legal fees, companies tend to involve their attorneys at the end of the [onboarding] process, simply to review the data previously imported by the company. On average, though, this “final review” will cost 2.5x more money than having your attorney handle the data migration from the beginning. Company administrators […]

A new generation of owners Whether you’re a founder, investor, or employee, ownership in your company has value. Your equity has the potential to turn into a significant piece of your net worth—and to help you build generational wealth. That’s why at Carta, we work every day to create more owners. But ownership comes with […]

On February 24th, Mita Mallick – Carta’s head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact –  sat down with Denise Woodard – founder and CEO of Partake Foods – for a wide-ranging discussion about her journey as an entrepreneur, fundraising highs and lows, and the challenges of being a female founder of color in today’s startup world. Upbringing […]

Audit ready, in just a few clicks. When it comes to yearly expense accounting and audit preparation, correctly expensing options can be a complex piece of the puzzle. From tranche vesting to interest rates, forfeitures, and determining the useful economic life of each asset, intangibles like options can be notoriously difficult to attach value to. […]

You’ve nailed your pitch, the money is in the bank, and your financing round is finally complete. Congratulations! After you and your team have taken a well-earned moment to celebrate, it’s time for the real hard work to begin.  The steps you take after raising funds are just as critical to your company’s success as […]

As your company grows, you will inevitably be faced with a big question: Should you share your cap table with your investors? And if so, how much should you share?