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The geography of venture capital: Issue brief
Venture capital is the economic and innovation engine of America. Its reach should extend beyond the traditional coastal hubs.
Corporate Transparency Act: Issue brief
The new Corporate Transparency Act requirements begin January 1, 2024, and business entities subject to the rules will face significant new reporting and recordkeeping obligations.
The QSBS exemption: Issue brief
The QSBS exclusion incentivizes investment in small businesses, including venture-backed startups, and has been instrumental to the growth of the venture capital–backed innovation economy in the U.S. Carta supports preservation of the 100% QSBS exclusion.
Private markets: Issue brief
Startups are the engine of our economy—and the private markets are where they build and grow.
The DEAL Act: Issue brief
The DEAL Act would lift some of the restrictions that prevent venture capital fund advisers from investing in private assets obtained through fund-of-funds vehicles and secondary transactions.
Qualifying venture capital fund parameters: Issue brief
To support innovation and job creation, Congress can modernize the criteria for qualifying venture capital funds to account for existing market conditions.