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How to prepare your company for a financial audit
All companies are subject to financial audits. Learn what the process looks like, what auditors look for, and how to best prepare.
How we improved Carta for investors in Q2
At Carta, we’re always searching for ways to improve our products and services. We work
Introducing Carta’s SAFE and convertible note calculator
If you’re fundraising, check out our free SAFE and convertible note calculator to understand the potential future impact before they convert in a priced round.
How Carta does board consents
At Carta, we first built a cap table management product to streamline equity management and
The guide to advisor shares
Advisors can offer valuable advice when your company is in a formative place. Most startups
LLCs: What to know about profits interests and valuations
What are profits interests? Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) can issue capital interest units and profits
New requirements in the Cayman Islands: what they mean for fund managers around the world
Many VC and PE funds established in the Cayman Islands are subject to new regulations and operational requirements, and must take action by August 2020. Here’s what you need to know.
How COVID-19 is changing the remote landscape: A Q&A with GitLab’s head of remote
When most of the United States went under lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19,
Why fintechs partner with community banks
As fintech and banking infrastructure has evolved, more and more tech companies are entering the
How do I sell my private company stock?
If your company hasn’t gone public yet, selling your private company stock can be tricky. It’s not impossible, though—learn more about your options.
How investors approach fundraising from LPs (free VC fund deck template)
We spoke with Arjun Sethi of Tribe Capital to learn how he approached fundraising from new LPs, as well as building their fundraising deck. Download the free fundraising deck template.
Video: A discussion on VC activity in 2020
I recently joined Cameron Stanfil from Pitchbook, Justin Field from NVCA, and Katherine Andersen from
Problem solvers wanted: help us build our general ledger
We’re looking for a talented engineer to join our team in the investor services business
Switching from options to RSUs
A guide (and calculator) to help founders and CFOs know what to consider when switching from options to RSUs.
Growth and innovation: a Q&A with Andy Johns of Unusual Ventures
Andy Johns talks about building a venture firm with principles, growth hacking vs. product market fit, and what it’s like to turn from an operator into an investor.
How your business can survive—and thrive—in a financial crisis
Sean Byrnes shares strategies that helped his businesses survive and thrive amidst two major financial crises.
Free calibration tool for valuations
Carta has created a free calibration tool to estimate the changes in your portfolio companies’ values quickly and in bulk. Learn more and try it out.
Why contractors deserve equity
As gig workers take on more and more of our economy’s essential services, from grocery and food delivery to transportation, it’s vital that we make it possible to extend equity to contractors.
How Harlem Capital invests in diversity
Harlem Capital is aiming to invest in 1,000 diverse founders in 20 years. We sat down with cofounders Jarrid and Henri to hear their story and what they’ve learned so far.
New, more intuitive LP experience
We’ve made it easier for your LPs to quickly and securely access documents and fund-level performance data.
How to extend your cash runway in a downturn (free burn rate calculator)
While every company operates differently, here are some things to think about when managing cash in a downturn.
