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Founder Education
A new equity paradigm for private companies: liquid RSUs
Founders should consider RSU grants, but both single-trigger and double-trigger RSUs come with downsides. At Carta, we built a new way to solve the problem.
Carta’s Private Markets Report – Q4 2020
Carta's Private Markets Quarterly Report examines trends across venture-backed companies and security holders in private companies.
Stock option plan template
Creating a stock option plan is an intimidating process. As you work with your law firm, these example templates can help you demystify it.
Avoid these common mistakes when issuing stock options to employees
Issuing options is a complex and delicate process. Avoid these five common mistakes to make sure you're doing it right.
Why employees don’t exercise stock options—and what companies can do to help
Many employees don't exercise stock options. We explore why and suggest ways companies can empower employees to become owners.
Carta 409A valuations for late-stage, private companies
We've been building a streamlined Carta 409A valuation process for our late-stage clients. Here’s what you can expect with our improved process:
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