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New: Life sciences salary and equity benchmarks built from the largest set of startup data
New: Life sciences salary and equity benchmarks built from the largest set of startup data
With Carta's latest feature, life sciences founders and HR leaders can make better compensation decisions using the most relevant salary and equity benchmarks available in the industry.
Rising salaries in 2023 help raise the appeal of some smaller startup hubs
Rising salaries in 2023 help raise the appeal of some smaller startup hubs
As compared to San Francisco, startup salaries in the South are on the rise, while major metros like Seattle and Boston are losing ground.
Series B, Series C activity shows signs of stabilizing
Series B, Series C activity shows signs of stabilizing
After taking a plunge in 2022, Series B and Series C round sizes are showing signs of bouncing back.
Venture round sizes ticked up in Q3 at seed, Series A
Venture round sizes ticked up in Q3 at seed, Series A
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.
First Cut — State of Private Markets: Q3 2023
First Cut — State of Private Markets: Q3 2023
Initial data from Q3 2023 suggests the recovery from last year’s declines in venture capital valuations is still in its initial stages.
State of startup compensation, H1 2023
State of startup compensation, H1 2023
The past year's decline in startup fundraising had major effects on startup employee compensation.