The key insight this week
Happy Startup Compensation Day to those who celebrate!
All our best insights into startup compensation are now live.
As you can probably surmise from the animation above, we'll dig into a whole new set of international pay adjustments in this report. But that's not all—we also cover:
The state of private tech layoffs
Changes over time to startup salaries
Headcount & payroll shifts
Remote hiring
Still not convinced? You can also download a PDF attached to the main report to see additional equity compensation data, including:
Option pool sizes by valuation
Advisor equity grants
International equity adjustments
Changes over time for median equity granted to a startup's first 10 hires
New to Data Minute? Subscribe here for one venture insight per week. Forwarding encouraged!
Peter Walker
DISCLOSURE: This communication is on behalf of eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. ("Carta"). This communication is for informational purposes only, and contains general information only. Carta is not, by means of this communication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business or interests, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. This communication is not intended as a recommendation, offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Carta does not assume any liability for reliance on the information provided herein. © 2026 Carta. All rights reserved. Reproduction prohibited.
