Fund Formations

Form your fund the right way, from the start

Get expert guidance to build and scale your fund on a solid foundation, from thesis to launch.

Build your fund with the help of an expert team, from setting up legal entities to planning your first capital call, ensuring your fund is formed on a solid foundation.
  • Develop a comprehensive fund model
    Fundraising, fund management, budgeting
  • Get tailored support from formation specialists
    Strategic guidance, 1:1 sessions
  • Access a step-by-step formation process
    Formation filings, legal templates, first close
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Through an integrated closing experience, share sub docs, run KYC checks, and gain insight into where investors are in the process without needing to ask.
  • Safely share and view any document
    Virtual data rooms, LP portal
  • Smooth sub docs experience
    Sign documents, track status, guided support
  • Assess investor identity risk with due diligence
    KYC/AML services, global sanctions checks
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Whether you’re an emerging manager or a seasoned investor, access scalable services and support across all your funds, from formation to administration.
  • Full-stack fund administration
    Financials, real-time metrics, capital activity
  • Continued formation of new funds
    Fund, management company, GP entity
  • Support for returning investors
    LP portal, pre-filled sub docs
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Explore the fund formation tool

See the process of structuring your fund, defining terms, and signing docs.


Go beyond formations—get tools and solutions to optimize your entire fund.

Explore Fund Admin

Access a full suite to get your fund off the ground

Form your fund, administer the first close, and execute your first capital call—all in six weeks.
Operational planning model
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Easily develop a robust financial model for the lifetime of your fund.
KYC/AML services
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Promote compliance by vetting your LPs and assessing investor identity risk.
Dedicated advisory support
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Access hands-on support with 1:1 sessions to review fund concepts and planning.
Carta Closings
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Experience a smooth in-app close with guided subdoc and capital call support.
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FAQs

You have questions, we have resources and answers.
What fund formation services does Carta offer?

Carta will work with you and a third party registered agent to form the following entities in the state of Delaware (DE):

  • Venture Fund, formed as a limited partnership (LP)

  • General Partner Entity, formed as a limited liability company (LLC)

  • Management Company, formed as a limited liability company (LLC)

What fund formation documents are offered?

Carta will provide the following fund formation documents.

  • Venture fund: term sheet, initial limited partnership agreement, amended and restated limited partnership agreement, subscription agreement, investment management agreement, and side letters

  • General Partner: LLC operating agreement and advisor letters

  • Management company: LLC operating agreement 

What's included in Carta's Operational Planning Model?

Carta's Operational Planning Model template provides the financial tools needed to prepare you for fundraising, fund management, and liquidity events, including:

  • Modeling cash vs. cashless GP contributions 

  • Setting management fees and understanding related cash flows

  • Portfolio construction

  • Creating budgets for your management company and fund

  • Fund waterfall modeling 

  • Capital call planning

How does Carta Closings work?

Prospective LPs are invited to log in or create a Carta account. Once signed in, they'll be directed to sign subscription docs and complete the closing process. GPs will then be notified to countersign, with the option to send their first capital call automatically.

What is offered with fundraising data rooms?

With data rooms, the entire fundraising process can take place on the Carta platform. The data room includes integration with fundraising and subscription document experience, easy control of access for GPs, tracking documents, and ability to watermark documents.


* DISCLOSURE: Use of Carta's document templates is subject to our terms and conditions. Client is responsible for remaining in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.