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Institutional investors are the primary source of capital for private investment funds. Learn the different types of institutional LPs, how they conduct due diligence, and the operational standards required to build lasting relationships with them.

Unpack GP-led vs. LP-led secondaries—the two paths to private equity liquidity. Explore transaction mechanics, risks, and the booming opportunity in the APAC secondary market.

Your investors now have a secure way to submit securities transfer instructions in Carta, ahead of an in-kind distribution.

When institutional investors enter the conversation, the diligence bar is materially higher than most founders expect. Here’s what they scrutinize across your financials, cap table, and R&D claims—and how to stay ahead before that first conversation.

Hong Kong’s expanded carried interest regime opens tax opportunities for hedge funds, private credit, and venture capital. To capture this opportunity, fund managers need a solid operational system built at scale.

Venture capital is making a comeback, with $30.4 billion raised in Q1 2026, fewer down rounds and less dilution. However, over 60% of funding went to AI, creating a huge valuation gap for startups.

Pre-seed startup funding in Q1 2026 matches recent quarters, suggesting a stabilization of the market.

Carta acquires Avantia Law to deliver AI-native legal services for PE and VC firms at a fraction of traditional law firm costs. Discover how legal services, software, and compliance integrate into one platform.

SEC issues relief to open-end funds, expanding private market access. Meanwhile, frontier AI labs partner with PE firms, forming rival joint ventures that accelerate enterprise adoption of its tools. 

PE firms can now run waterfalls across their entire deal structure—TopCo, HoldCo, co-invest vehicles—and roll up results firm-wide.

So, you want to raise a pre-seed round. How do you convince VCs to write a check? Early-stage investors share some of their personal tips for pre-seed fundraising.