Carta

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Company Overview

Traditionally, managing cap tables, valuations, and stock plans functions were handled through spreadsheets and manual procedures, which often led to inefficiencies and inaccuracies. Carta addressed this gap by offering a comprehensive software solution that automates equity management, enabling private and public companies to maintain accurate ownership records.

The platform gained traction quickly due to its user-friendly interface and robust compliance capabilities, which streamlined workflows for startups, venture capital firms, and employees.

Carta’s software also facilitates transparent communication between companies and their shareholders, which improves engagement and understanding of equity stakes. As companies scaled, Carta's services expanded to include 409A valuations, facilitating the issuance of accurate and defensible fair market valuations for private companies in compliance with IRS regulations.

Carta’s growth strategy involved adding features that catered to broader needs within the equity ecosystem, such as fund administration for venture capital firms. By centralizing data related to investment rounds, LP reporting, and portfolio tracking, the platform has become essential for venture capitalists managing diverse investments. The company’s expansion into these adjacent services has enabled it to build a comprehensive ecosystem that serves a wide range of stakeholders, from founders and employees to investors.

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