Scale to Series D with a tried and tested pitch deck
By the time Carta raised its Series D funding round in 2018, CEO Henry Ward’s strategy had evolved from cap table management into building the central registry of asset ownership for the entire private market.
While fundraising decks are typically confidential, transparency is core to Carta’s mission. That’s why we decided to share the original Series D pitch deck, including growth metrics, detailed unit economics, and his vision for the future of asset ownership.
Learn how to secure Series D funding
This resource offers a rare insight into the narrative and metrics used to secure $80M of growth-stage capital. It outlines how Carta leveraged network effects—from founders and VCs to funds and LPs—to create a global financial infrastructure.
Download it for free and start preparing for your next fundraise.
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