The Series A blueprint: See inside Carta’s $7M pitch deck

For Carta (formerly eShares), securing Series A funding came down to finding investors who already saw the vision of a network monopoly in the making. With this "matchmaking" strategy, CEO Henry Ward raised $7M to continue shaping the future of the private markets.

Download the original Series A pitch deck 

Accompanied by the CEO's post-fundraise reflection, this Carta pitch deck offers key learnings and inspiration to help you secure investment.

  • The pitch-paradox: The right investors will ask you why they shouldn’t invest, not why they should

  • Tactical advice for founders, including how to ask for feedback that actually improves your business model

  • Why closing a round is only the beginning, as the problems get harder and the stakes get higher

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