SHAPING PRIVATE MARKET POLICY

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Carta's Policy Team connects policymakers and private capital, building policy infrastructure to bolster private markets and help founders, fund managers, and investors navigate it.
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Our priorities

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Expand access to private capital
Lower barriers and broaden access to capital for founders and fund managers, strengthening innovation, job creation, and economic growth across more regions.
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Broaden private market investment opportunities
Expand responsible access so more individuals can benefit from the diversification and value creation private capital offers.
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Modernize private capital regulatory framework
Ensure the regulatory infrastructure reflects today’s market realities and evolving industry practices, leveraging technology to bolster innovation, opportunity, and growth.

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The INVEST Act: Building for the next generation of American innovation

The INVEST Act modernizes capital formation for American innovation. Passed by the House with bipartisan support, this landmark legislation broadens capital access, expands investment opportunities, and lowers IPO barriers.

California’s new diversity reporting standards: What VCs need to know

California will require most venture capital firms with state ties to report anonymized demographic data on founders starting this year, imposing new compliance obligations and increasing transparency across the VC ecosystem.

2025 Carta Policy year in review

Carta Policy looks back on key 2025 wins—including tax reform, the INVEST Act, and SEC engagement—and previews a pivotal 2026 for private market regulation, capital access, and digital asset policy.

2026 Policy Outlook: Implications for private equity

Private equity's policy environment just shifted in your favor. The INVEST Act, SEC reforms, and retail access are expanding opportunities—but also regulatory scrutiny. Here's what 2026 holds for PE firms.

The INVEST Act: Building for the next generation of American innovation

California’s new diversity reporting standards: What VCs need to know

2025 Carta Policy year in review

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Policy Weekly Newsletter

DOL moves to democratize access to alts in 401(k)s
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
DOL moves to democratize access to alts in 401(k)s
New DOL proposal clarifies private market access to 401(k)s, providing fiduciaries a process-based safe harbor for alternatives. Meanwhile, states contemplate QSBS decoupling and court rulings increase liability for Big Tech platform design harms.
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AI policy takes shape in Washington
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
AI policy takes shape in Washington
The White House unveils a national AI policy focusing on federal preemption, while the SEC and CFTC release a landmark crypto taxonomy. Plus, California suspends its VC reporting mandate pending further industry-led rulemaking.
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SEC outlines policy priorities to boost VC ecosystem
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
SEC outlines policy priorities to boost VC ecosystem
SEC & CFTC announce new model to harmonize oversight efforts. SBIR/STTR reauthorization expected to make President's desk, and the CFTC signals new rules for prediction markets.
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Events

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Virtual Event

Tax Season Recap & What’s Next for Startup Taxes

This event will give you actionable insights to help protect your equity and maximize tax advantages.
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Navigating the New QSBS to Maximize VC Gains

Learn how QSBS works, the best ways to navigate its evolving structure, and how to leverage this powerful incentive to bolster your portfolio and portcos.
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Virtual Event

Transform Tax Savings into Startup Growth with QSBS

Whether you just launched or are scaling, understanding QSBS can save you (and your team) millions — and position you to win in a competitive market.
Policy Outlook 2025
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Policy Outlook 2025: Implications for the Private Capital Ecosystem

What to expect from Congress and the new administration in 2025, and how the policy agenda will impact private equity, venture capital, and the startups and small businesses they support.
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Virtual Event

Tax Season Recap & What’s Next for Startup Taxes

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Virtual Event

Navigating the New QSBS to Maximize VC Gains

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Virtual Event

Transform Tax Savings into Startup Growth with QSBS

Data Insights

2026 Policy Outlook: Implications for private equity
Policy
March 2026
2026 Policy Outlook: Implications for private equity
Private equity's policy environment just shifted in your favor. The INVEST Act, SEC reforms, and retail access are expanding opportunities—but also regulatory scrutiny. Here's what 2026 holds for PE firms.
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The INVEST Act: Building for the next generation of American innovation
Policy
March 2026
The INVEST Act: Building for the next generation of American innovation
The INVEST Act modernizes capital formation for American innovation. Passed by the House with bipartisan support, this landmark legislation broadens capital access, expands investment opportunities, and lowers IPO barriers.
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Carta Policy Insights: Decoding the Data
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November 2024
Carta Policy Insights: Decoding the Data
From traditional startup hubs to emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems across the country, these ventures are fueling employment opportunities, reshaping the American economy, and leading to our competitive edge.
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Resources

2026 Policy Outlook: Implications for private equity
Policy
March 2026
2026 Policy Outlook: Implications for private equity
Private equity's policy environment just shifted in your favor. The INVEST Act, SEC reforms, and retail access are expanding opportunities—but also regulatory scrutiny. Here's what 2026 holds for PE firms.
View
DOL moves to democratize access to alts in 401(k)s
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
DOL moves to democratize access to alts in 401(k)s
New DOL proposal clarifies private market access to 401(k)s, providing fiduciaries a process-based safe harbor for alternatives. Meanwhile, states contemplate QSBS decoupling and court rulings increase liability for Big Tech platform design harms.
View
The INVEST Act: Building for the next generation of American innovation
Policy
March 2026
The INVEST Act: Building for the next generation of American innovation
The INVEST Act modernizes capital formation for American innovation. Passed by the House with bipartisan support, this landmark legislation broadens capital access, expands investment opportunities, and lowers IPO barriers.
View
AI policy takes shape in Washington
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
AI policy takes shape in Washington
The White House unveils a national AI policy focusing on federal preemption, while the SEC and CFTC release a landmark crypto taxonomy. Plus, California suspends its VC reporting mandate pending further industry-led rulemaking.
View
SEC outlines policy priorities to boost VC ecosystem
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
SEC outlines policy priorities to boost VC ecosystem
SEC & CFTC announce new model to harmonize oversight efforts. SBIR/STTR reauthorization expected to make President's desk, and the CFTC signals new rules for prediction markets.
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Carta discusses access to capital, INVEST Act at SEC Small Business Forum
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
Carta discusses access to capital, INVEST Act at SEC Small Business Forum
Carta advocates for the INVEST Act at the SEC's annual forum, retail access to private markets gains momentum with guardrails, and AI's economic consequences fuel the policy debate.
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When AI becomes industrial policy
Policy Newsletter
March 2026
When AI becomes industrial policy
Trump’s SOTU addresses housing and retirement as the Pentagon blocks Anthropic over AI guardrails. Meanwhile, Carta Policy joins SEC and House leaders to advocate for the INVEST Act to modernize and democratize access to U.S. capital markets.
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Private credit pressures and policy implications
Policy Newsletter
February 2026
Private credit pressures and policy implications
Blue Owl’s redemption halt signals liquidity risks in retail private credit, while the SEC previews "Project Crypto" safe harbors. Plus, NIST sets AI standards, SCOTUS blocks global tariffs, and the FTC defends expanded HSR merger filings.
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Atkins backs capital formation priorities to expand access to private capital
Policy Newsletter
February 2026
Atkins backs capital formation priorities to expand access to private capital
SEC Chair highlights capital access reforms in congressional testimony. Meanwhile, Carta joins SEC Small Business Forum and private credit faces inflection point as AI disruption continues.
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