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This primer by Carta's Policy Team covers the fundamentals of venture capital, outlines how VC supports companies at every stage, and explains the regulatory framework that affects the VC industry.

Venture capital is the engine that powers the U.S. economy. So how does it work? This primer by Carta's Policy Team contains the fundamentals of this important asset class, outlines how it supports companies at every stage, and explains the regulatory framework that affects it.

In his remarks at a hearing on technology and the future of finance, Henry Ward outlined how startups and private funds drive American innovation and advocated for expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.

ESOPs have emerged as a pivotal tool for incentivizing and retaining talent while aligning employee interests with company success. But navigating the taxation complexities in this diverse region can be challenging.

The number of new tender offers administered by Carta has now increased in five of the past six quarters. That includes Q3, which saw 26 new tender offers—the highest quarterly total since the boom times of 2022.

Learn what fully diluted shares are and how to calculate your company's fully diluted share count. We'll also explain key differences between fully diluted shares, authorized shares, and outstanding shares.