Fundraising for startups
Flexible fundraising tools designed for founders
An end-to-end fundraising solution
With expert guidance at every stage and full HMRC support, experience the difference of raising on a unified platform – from modelling your round to closing.
- AI-generated Advance Assurance
Upload documents, draft AA in minutes, HMRC-ready applications
- Get hands-on, premier support
Strategic guidance, white glove service
- Easily understand your raise
In-app unpriced round calculator
Fast-track your funding round
Access the tools you need to get your raise across the line. Let the experts handle your application process, so you can focus on networking and negotiations.
- Improve investment prospects
Advance Assurance within 8 weeks
- Keep your round moving
HMRC-ready, AI-powered Advance Assurance
- Streamline document management
DocuSign integration, ready-to-use templates
Bank on compliant ownership
Keep every share, investor and convertible security in one place, with a full audit trail as your round progresses.
- Show investors your qualify
AI-powered Advance Assurance
- Support for all securities
Issue ASAs, SAFEs, or CLNs
- Automatic cap table updates
Digitised cap table, full audit trail
Behind every fundraise
Every startup has a fundraising story. We're here to support yours.
Track shares, investor holdings and dilution – from incorporation to exit.
Experience an easier funding round
All the essentials to get your next round off the ground, fast.
Unpriced round modelling
Understand the impact of your next raise and prepare for negotiations.
AI-Powered Advance Assurance
Bolster your investment prospects with fast services for SEIS and EIS.
Efficient round closing
Create agreements, customise templates and collect signatures, on one platform.
Trusted by over 50,000 companies
Once we have raised our seed and after that, we can see how the deal is working for everyone. Especially once there are a lot of investors involved, my life is going to be easier with the data room as a tool, definitely.
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FAQs
You have questions, we have resources and answers.
While Advance Assurance is not mandatory, it is recommended for all companies planning to raise under SEIS or EIS.
Prepare your AA application directly in your Carta account. Once submitted, it can take up to 4–6 weeks to hear back from HMRC.
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme is designed for seed-stage funding only, while the Enterprise Investment Scheme caters to later-stage startups.
Learn more about the differences between SEIS and EIS here.
If you're early-stage: just getting started with your cap table and looking to prepare your Advance Assurance application – Carta Launch is free and includes everything you need to get investor-ready.
Compare all packages and plans to learn more here.
Carta’s round closing feature supports Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) and Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs).
Flexible fundraising tools for founders
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