CARTA BLOG

Owner’s Manual

Whether you’re getting your first option grant or managing a fund, our blog is the best place to learn about ownership, equity, and the Carta product.

Q4 2019 Pitchbook-NVCA Venture Monitor

We are excited to partner with Pitchbook and NVCA to provide the definitive review of the US venture capital ecosystem for 2019.

Join Carta Launch—a free version of Carta for early-stage companies

We’re now opening the beta of Carta Launch—a free version of Carta for early-stage companies available through law firms. Learn how you can join today.

How to value a job offer from a public company vs. a private company

You can’t compare job offers with public equity vs private equity apples to apples. Learn how to think about and compare them.

What to do after you accept a security

Here’s what to do after you’ve accepted a security to optimize your Carta experience.

Carta Ventures: looking for founders

Introducing Carta Ventures. We have three startup ideas that we think can become important and big companies. We are looking for founding teams to build them.

Q4 2019 Pitchbook-NVCA Venture Monitor

We are excited to partner with Pitchbook and NVCA to provide the definitive review of the US venture capital ecosystem for 2019.

Fair equity is table stakes: 2019 gender equity gap study

See a summary of our second annual gender equity gap study here, and check out the full report (and learn more about what you can do) at tablestakes.com.

How dual-class companies and single-class companies compare

We look at how dual-class and single-class share structure affects company valuation and market performance.

Q4 2019 Pitchbook-NVCA Venture Monitor

We are excited to partner with Pitchbook and NVCA to provide the definitive review of the US venture capital ecosystem for 2019.

Venture market trends driving liquidity

In 2019, we saw an estimated $5B in notional volume in the tender offer market alone. Several indicators suggest this deal velocity is here to stay in 2020 and beyond.

How to value a job offer from a public company vs. a private company

You can’t compare job offers with public equity vs private equity apples to apples. Learn how to think about and compare them.

Equity 101: Equity basics for founders

Learn the basics of equity, how to distribute equity to early employees, and what a cap table is.

What is a special purpose vehicle (SPV)?

As an investor, an important decision is determining how to structure your fund. One way is through a “special purpose vehicle” or SPV.

How to value a job offer from a public company vs. a private company

You can’t compare job offers with public equity vs private equity apples to apples. Learn how to think about and compare them.

Equity 101 Part 3: How stock options are taxed

We explore what it means to exercise stock options, the taxes you may need to pay, and the common times people exercise their options.

Equity 101 Part 2: Stock option strike prices

What determines a stock option strike price? Learn more about strike prices, how stock options gain value over time, and dilution.

Why women get less funding: Exploring the gender gap in venture capital investing

Take-home pay is only part of the story. Women also face a huge gender gap in both startup funding and equity.

Equity 101: Equity basics for founders

Learn the basics of equity, how to distribute equity to early employees, and what a cap table is.

What you need to know about equity rights and liquidation preferences

When a private company exits, who gets paid what (and when) is primarily dictated by the following liquidation rights and preferences.

What to do after you accept a security

Here’s what to do after you’ve accepted a security to optimize your Carta experience.

How NLVC manages funds and works with LPs in China and the US

A discussion with Jeffrey Lee, Managing Director and CFO of NLVC about what it’s like to successfully manage funds across multiple geographies.

How VCs can approach fund administration

Once you’ve raised capital, you need proper support structures in place to get your firm off the ground, starting with an approach to how you’ll administer your fund.

Join Carta Launch—a free version of Carta for early-stage companies

We’re now opening the beta of Carta Launch—a free version of Carta for early-stage companies available through law firms. Learn how you can join today.

Board consents on Carta

With our updated board resolutions product, we’re making it even easier to get board approval on option grants, 409A valuations, and any other resolutions or exhibits.

Carta vs Captable.io

As a growing company, the last thing you want to do when your equity management needs change is to switch over to a new platform.

Carta Ventures: looking for founders

Introducing Carta Ventures. We have three startup ideas that we think can become important and big companies. We are looking for founding teams to build them.

Next Chapter Program at Carta

In this program we will help employees think about their careers and plan their next steps, whether at Carta or otherwise.

Private stock picking

Why choosing a job is like picking a stock and what employees should look for in a company.

Meet Carta’s Fund Admin team

Our fund administration leadership team brings over 40 years of combined experience to Carta. Meet them and see how we can help your firm.

Next Chapter Program at Carta

In this program we will help employees think about their careers and plan their next steps, whether at Carta or otherwise.

Closing the gender gap in equity: How to fix historical errors in equity distribution

We want to help other companies address their historical equity imbalances. Here’s how we reviewed our own equity guidelines, and how we approached extending fix-it grants to employees.

Venture market trends driving liquidity

In 2019, we saw an estimated $5B in notional volume in the tender offer market alone. Several indicators suggest this deal velocity is here to stay in 2020 and beyond.

SaaS company valuations, metrics, and IPOs: An interview with Alex Clayton of Spark Capital

We caught up with former banker and current investor Alex Clayton to ask him some questions about metrics, high valuations, and what it takes for companies to go public.

The accredited investor requirement needs to change

The accredited investor rule is outdated. Here’s why it needs to change.

How NLVC manages funds and works with LPs in China and the US

A discussion with Jeffrey Lee, Managing Director and CFO of NLVC about what it’s like to successfully manage funds across multiple geographies.

From 15 employees to 750: Lessons from a rapidly growing company

Affirm is a fintech company that has grown from 15 employees to 750 in just seven years. We talked to two of their employees to get their advice for navigating all the challenges that come from working at a fast-growing startup.

Early-stage company advice from a serial entrepreneur

As George Simons has studied and worked with a bunch of companies, he’s seen his fair share of mistakes and is continually using what he’s seen to inform how he runs his company, SoloSuit. Here’s what he says companies should think about in their early stages.

Trends

How dual-class companies and single-class companies compare

We look at how dual-class and single-class share structure affects company valuation and market performance.

SaaS company valuations, metrics, and IPOs: An interview with Alex Clayton of Spark Capital

We caught up with former banker and current investor Alex Clayton to ask him some questions about metrics, high valuations, and what it takes for companies to go public.

Starting a women-led fund: An interview with Women 2.0 founder Kate Brodock

We interviewed Kate Brodock, CEO and cofounder of Women 2.0 and founding partner of W, a women-focused fund.

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