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The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
Data & Research
May 2023
The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
Each year, ET30 identifies the most promising startups in enterprise tech. This year, Carta is offering data to contextualize the fundraising metrics for companies in the ET30 universe.
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State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Data & Research
May 2023
State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Q1 2023 was the slowest quarter for both capital raised and deal count since 2017.
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In late-stage VC valuations, what went up has come down—and then some
Data & Research
April 2023
In late-stage VC valuations, what went up has come down—and then some
At Series D and beyond, median round sizes continued to decline for venture-backed startups in Q1 2023.
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Series B valuations ticked up 10% in Q1, the largest leap since 2021
Data & Research
April 2023
Series B valuations ticked up 10% in Q1, the largest leap since 2021
For the first time in a year, Series B valuations are trending up.
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As funding for renewable energy slides, VCs think long-term
Data & Research
April 2023
As funding for renewable energy slides, VCs think long-term
Renewable energy companies on Carta raised just $226 million across 16 investments during Q4. Here's how that looks in context.
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Healthtech shows signs of resilience amid venture downturn
Data & Research
April 2023
Healthtech shows signs of resilience amid venture downturn
Healthtech deal count declined in Q4, but deal value showed a slight uptick.
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First Cut – State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Data & Research
April 2023
First Cut – State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
In Q1 2023, fundraising continued to decline at most stages while valuations rebounded at Series A and B. Learn more in our preview report.
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How VCs are navigating the SaaS slump
Data & Research
March 2023
How VCs are navigating the SaaS slump
SaaS deal counts and dollars raised are down. Here's how SaaS investors see the landscape.
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How far do startup salaries stretch outside SF? A city-by-city guide
Data & Research
March 2023
How far do startup salaries stretch outside SF? A city-by-city guide
Startup employees outside San Francisco get more bang for their buck. Carta data shows how base salaries compare to cost of living in top U.S. cities.
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As VC valuation step-up multiples shrink, startups feel the squeeze
Data & Research
March 2023
As VC valuation step-up multiples shrink, startups feel the squeeze
Median valuations trended down for startups at every stage in Q4 2022. Here’s what founders need to know about step-up multiples before raising a new round.
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Fintech funding has fallen off a cliff—here’s what might come next
Data & Research
March 2023
Fintech funding has fallen off a cliff—here’s what might come next
Fintech funding fell for five straight quarters following a peak in 2021. Early-stage VCs and Carta data explain what happened and what might come next.
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Seed valuations varied significantly by sector in 2022
Investors
March 2023
Seed valuations varied significantly by sector in 2022
Carta data shows median valuations for seed-stage startups were steady in 2022. For SaaS, hardware, healthcare, and fintech, valuations varied.
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