Our curated collection for late-stage founders

Prepare for a company exit with the help of expert resources—whether an IPO, merger, or acquisition is on the horizon.
Our curated collection for late-stage founders. Get inspired and level up with articles, guides, and tools to help you prepare for an exit, IPO, or acquisition.

Company exits

Authors: Victor Klein & Jackie Ammon
Date: December 2023
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Business exit strategies
An exit strategy outlines how and when a founder, CEO, or investor plans to liquidate a company. Learn more about IPOs, M&As, liquidations, and buyouts.
Initial public offerings (IPO)
Liquidity
March 2023
Initial public offerings (IPO)
An IPO is when a private company trades shares on a public stock exchange for the first time. Learn more about the IPO process & alternative exit options.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Carta
March 2023
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Learn the basics of M&A transactions and how to navigate support, tools and other helpful solutions in this complete guide.
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The M&A process
Founder Education
April 2023
The M&A process
Navigating the decision requires founders to understand the dynamics of the most common M&A deal structures and evaluate personal and professional goals.
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Customer stories

How Endowus expanded to Hong Kong, using Carta to streamline regulatory compliance
How Carta helped Indonesian startup Pintu scale efficiently
Astro is revolutionizing quick commerce in Jakarta with Carta

Employee equity

Jackie Ammon
Author: Jackie Ammon
Date: April 2025
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Single-trigger vs. double-trigger RSUs
A double-trigger RSU structure is common, but single-trigger RSUs can have more benefits for employees of late-stage private companies. Learn more.
Secondary transactions in APAC: How employees can unlock equity comp rewards
APAC & MENA
October 2023
Secondary transactions in APAC: How employees can unlock equity comp rewards
With few exits and IPOs in APAC, how can employees reap the rewards of their equity compensation? A solution can be found in secondary transactions.
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How to sell private company stocks
Employee Resource Center
July 2022
How to sell private company stocks
If your company isn’t public, selling shares can be complicated. Learn how to sell stocks in a private company through tender offers and secondary transactions.
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Taxation on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Southeast Asia
Equity
December 2024
Taxation on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Southeast Asia
ESOPs have emerged as a pivotal tool for incentivizing and retaining talent while aligning employee interests with company success. But navigating the taxation complexities in this diverse region can be challenging.
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Run liquidity events with ease
Get hands-on administrative support for company-led secondaries with Carta's information agent services.
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