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The median seed deal and median Series A deal both increased on Carta in Q3, the first time that’s been the case since Q4 2021.

With VC deal counts down more than 40% from two years ago, startups are seeking a solution.

Venture-backed companies are still finding exits. But to do so, they must navigate a challenging macro environment.

SAFEs were about five times more common than convertible notes in H1 2023. But in some sectors, convertible notes are still the top choice.

Over the past year-plus, VC-backed startups endured a downturn in valuations and fundraising. The seed stage has proven the most resilient.

Series D rounds are back on the upswing—but for the rest of the late-stage market, fundraising remains difficult.

California is still the center of seed-stage funding in the U.S. But in the past three years, other states have gained ground.

The median pre-money valuation for Series C deals climbed to $250 million in Q2, 35% higher than in Q1.

With the broader VC industry in a downturn, early-stage AI startups saw a significant increase in key venture metrics in early 2023.

In terms of median valuation and round size, the seed stage has shown far less volatility than any other stage of the startup fundraising lifecycle.

The downward spiral in late-stage valuations finally subsided, according to the first cut of Carta’s Q2 data.