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Pre-seed startup funding in Q1 2026 matches recent quarters, suggesting a stabilization of the market.

AI is reshaping how founders build and compensate their teams. Smaller teams are proliferating. Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, overall hiring has slowed, departures have fallen, and net headcount growth has flattened.

How do PE-backed portfolio companies use their equity as a tool to attract and retain talent? Dig into our full breakdown of ESOPs, equity types, vesting schedules, performance conditions, and more.

How are the last eight years of venture capital funds performing so far? This report highlights the latest Carta data on several of the industry’s most closely watched metrics, including IRR, TVPI, DPI, LP check sizes, and more.

A survey of 500 senior decision-makers at Australian startups reveals that 96% of founders remain committed to an IPO, eyeing dual listings and international exchanges as they prioritize governance and long-term optionality over immediate liquidity.

How do startups divide their equity among co-founders and other key shareholders? This first-of-its-kind data report offers a comprehensive guide.

Pre-seed startup funding in 2025 exhibited a concentration of capital, with fewer overall instruments issued but some companies raising massive amounts.

It was a strong year overall for venture fundraising on Carta, with startups bringing in nearly $120 billion over the course of 2025. As the market adjusts to the omnipresence of AI, a new type of normal has emerged.

These days, nearly every company that could be described as a SaaS startup is also an AI startup. The result: a surge in total SaaS fundraising and new highs for early-stage valuations.

The top-tier funds from 2017 and 2018 are on track to provide LPs with the sort of return they likely expected, outpacing the gains they might have achieved in the public markets. Yet most recent funds currently sit well below this mark.

Carta partnered with Solo Founders to provide a comprehensive understanding of the state of solo founders in 2025, based on data from tens of thousands of U.S. companies plus qualitative interviews with founders.