Choosing the right venture firm for your startup can make or break success. In this episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker and Rex Salisbury of Cambrian discuss what’s developing in the fintech space, GPs calling more capital, and why so many MBAs want to be VCs. Rex also shares his personal cheat sheet for getting into venture capital. 🎧 Listen to The Data Minute on your favorite podcast platform. #DataMinute #CartaData #podcast
Carta
Software Development
San Francisco, California 242,664 followers
The end-to-end suite connecting private capital.
About us
Through a connected ecosystem of tools, Carta links together the key players in private equity and venture — from investors and LPs to their portfolio companies. Carta’s world-class fund administration platform supports nearly 7,000 funds and SPVs, and represents nearly $130B in assets under management. Trusted by more than 40,000 companies, Carta helps private businesses in over 160 countries manage their cap tables, valuations, taxes, equity programs, compensation, and more. Today, Carta is setting a new standard as the end-to-end platform connecting private capital. Our fund management platform seamlessly integrates a suite of tools and insights purpose-built to support the strategic impact of the fund CFO. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance list, Forbes’ list of the World's Best Cloud Companies, Fast Company's Most Innovative list, and Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. For more information, visit carta.com.
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http://www.carta.com
External link for Carta
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Cap Table Management, Equity Management, 409A Valuations, FAS123R/ASC 718 Reports, Private Markets, Public Markets, Founders, Compensation, Stock Option Exercising, and Tender offers
Products
Carta
Equity Management Software
Carta helps companies and investors manage their cap tables, valuations, investments, and equity plans.
Locations
Employees at Carta
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Andy Palmer
Entrepreneur and Seed Investor
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🔌 Andy Mowat
VP GTM Ops @ Carta (ex Box, Culture Amp, Upwork, Gated)
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Kelly Perdew
VC, Entrepreneur, Military Veteran, Winner of Season 2 - The Apprentice, and father of twins!
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Dr. Manu Kumar 👋🏽
Chief Firestarter @ K9Ventures • Co-founder @ Carta • Co-founder & CEO @ HiHello • Investor in Lyft, Twilio, Auth0, Carta, LucidChart, Everlaw, &…
Updates
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Update: As of Dec 26, the courts have halted the beneficial ownership filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Reporting via Carta remains unavailable as the FinCEN API is still disabled, but companies may voluntarily submit the information directly to FinCEN here: https://lnkd.in/das2C2Zc This is a fluid situation, and Carta will continue to monitor and keep you apprised on any developments.
Court rules covered companies required to file beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. After a federal court of appeals decision earlier today (Dec. 23), reporting companies are once again required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN. However, the deadline for submissions has been extended from Jan. 1 to Jan. 13, 2025—though there is some nuance based on when your company was incorporated, so we encourage you to check the FinCEN website. More details from FinCEN about this update are here: https://fincen.gov/boi As of today, the FinCEN API that allows Carta to assist with filings is still disabled; the Carta team is prepared and ready to turn on our filing experience as soon as FinCEN re-enables the API. In the meantime, we encourage companies to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports directly through the FinCEN website: https://lnkd.in/das2C2Zc We are closely monitoring and will continue to share updates as we receive them. #CTA #BOI #FinCEN
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What’s the hiring threshold for bringing on your first recruiter? Hiring at startups is down and compensation trends are shifting, so it's a perfect time to hear from an expert that advises many startup founders at NEA. In this episode of The Data Minute, Peter Walker sits down with Darcy Casarella, Director of Talent, New Enterprise Associates (NEA) for a wide-ranging discussion all about how founders should think about compensation and how to structure teams. 🎧 Listen to The Data Minute on your favorite podcast platform. #DataMinute #CartaData #podcast #Recruiting
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Court rules covered companies required to file beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. After a federal court of appeals decision earlier today (Dec. 23), reporting companies are once again required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN. However, the deadline for submissions has been extended from Jan. 1 to Jan. 13, 2025—though there is some nuance based on when your company was incorporated, so we encourage you to check the FinCEN website. More details from FinCEN about this update are here: https://fincen.gov/boi As of today, the FinCEN API that allows Carta to assist with filings is still disabled; the Carta team is prepared and ready to turn on our filing experience as soon as FinCEN re-enables the API. In the meantime, we encourage companies to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports directly through the FinCEN website: https://lnkd.in/das2C2Zc We are closely monitoring and will continue to share updates as we receive them. #CTA #BOI #FinCEN
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Startups on Carta have raised 17% more capital in 2024 compared to 2023. [Note: Data is for US startups on Carta (about 45,000 companies), Q1-Q3 in each year.] But this overall growth reveals significant differences depending on the stage: 📊 Pre-Seed • Total funding down 5% from 2023 • Q4 is historically strong for pre-seed—there’s still time for a rebound 📊 Seed • Down 7% year-over-year • SAFEs at seed stage are up, but priced equity rounds have declined 📊 Series A • Down 11% in total funding from last year 📊 Series B • Up 15% so far in 2024 📊 Series C • Up 36% year-over-year 📊 Series D • Up 72% from 2023 📊 Series E+ • Up a *massive* 105%—the biggest jump across all stages It’s clear that early-stage funding is holding steady, with some softness at Series A, while late-stage funding has regained confidence. With fewer but larger rounds in the late stages, the numbers can add up quickly when you see $500M+ deals. Tell us—what are you expecting in 2025? 🔮 #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital
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Carta 🤝 Sikich, a global leader in technology-enabled professional services with 15,000 clients and 1,900 employees. After an investment from Bain Capital, the Chicago-based firm expanded its equity program—aiming to grow ownership from 5% to an ambitious 30% of its workforce. For Director Pedro Diaz de Leon and the Sikich leadership team, equity isn't just about financial incentives; it’s a strategy to reshape professional services and accounting into careers where employees can access ownership earlier. How Carta supported Sikich: ✅ Sikich selected Carta for its ease of use and flexibility in managing complex equity structures across multiple cap tables. ✅ Carta’s platform empowers employees to track vesting schedules, sign documents, and access tax info—all in one place. ✅ With hands-on support from Carta’s team, Sikich implemented and issued equity in just one month, keeping their timeline on track. The result: Sikich is setting a new standard in talent retention by fostering an ownership culture while positioning itself as a leader in progressive talent management. As Diaz de Leon put it: “Carta helps us empower and reward employees effortlessly. This is just the start of something great for Sikich.” #EmployeeOwnership #TalentStrategy #EquityManagement 🔗 Full story at the link in comments below.
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Our 2024 annual equity report is here. This report examines how opportunities to found companies, raise venture funding, and work at startups are distributed according to race and gender. Data from 2024 show clear gaps in equity, diversity, and funding. Some highlights: ❇️ Median pre-money valuations have been consistently higher for startups with male CEOs compared to those led by women at every stage from seed to Series C over the past two years. ❇️ Women-only founding teams increased their share of all funding raised in 2024. At Series C and beyond, startups led by women-only teams brought in 5.9% of all capital raised in 2024, a huge jump from previous years. ❇️ 45.5% of founders on Carta in 2024 came from non-white backgrounds—the highest it’s ever been. ❇️ Startups founded in the last three years are showing more equitable representation in leadership teams, with a higher percentage of women and non-white leaders compared to older firms. While there are some positive trends, overall, this report sheds light on the critical work still needed to create a more equitable VC and startup environment. Catch all the insights in the full report out now: https://lnkd.in/gEaeNZFR #VentureCapital #StartupEquity #CartaData #StartupFundraising
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💡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! AI salaries are skyrocketing, and the demand for top talent is reshaping the hiring landscape. What’s driving the surge—and how can you stay ahead? Get the inside scoop on what skills matter, why equity grants dropped 35%, how location-based pay gaps narrowed, and why a new comp strategy is essential in today’s AI job market. 👉 Full insights in this new report from SignalFire and Carta: https://lnkd.in/g-zzY35N #AITalent #TechCareers #SalaryTrends #Hiring #EngineeringJobs