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How do co-founders actually split equity?
How co-founders split equity in their company is one of the first major decisions in the life of a startup. Figuring out the right allocation for each
The state of private markets: Q2 2021
One big trend in private markets: a soaring average deal size. In the first half of 2021, companies have already raised 96% of all cash raised in 2020.
Liquidity in 2021: A look at tender offers
This year, we’re seeing interest in tender offers far exceed the demand from previous years. Here’s what that looks like.
Carta’s Private Market Report: Q1 2021
A combination of high valuations and reduced dilution made for a founder-friendly environment in the private market.
Carta’s Private Markets Report – Q4 2020
Carta's Private Markets Quarterly Report examines trends across venture-backed companies and security holders in private companies.
The Table Stakes Study: 2020 analysis of equity distribution by gender, race & ethnicity & geography
Women and people of color are underrepresented in the groups that earn the lion's share of equity. Learn more in this year's Table Stakes study.