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How safe is your SAFE in the QFC?
APAC & MENA
October 2025
How safe is your SAFE in the QFC?
Explore the reliability of SAFEs in Qatar's evolving VC ecosystem. Find out how the QFC provides a viable legal framework for startups and investors, ensuring the enforceability of SAFEs despite Sharia principles.
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Compared to a year ago, more VC cash is going to bridge rounds
Data & Research
September 2025
Compared to a year ago, more VC cash is going to bridge rounds
In Q2, 16.6% of all venture capital raised came from bridge rounds, up from 11.8% during the same period last year. What’s behind the recent bump?
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‘Quantity is down, and quality is up’: The new state of Series A fundraising
Data & Research
September 2025
‘Quantity is down, and quality is up’: The new state of Series A fundraising
Series A deal count on Carta was down 18% year over year, while cash raised declined by 23%. But valuations at the stage keep going up.
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Mezzanine Debt
Mezzanine Debt
September 2025
Mezzanine Debt
Mezzanine debt is a hybrid financing solution positioned between senior debt and equity, offering growth capital with flexible terms and equity kickers.
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Term sheets
Founder Education
July 2025
Term sheets
A term sheet outlines the key terms of a startup investor’s offer. Learn how to read an investor term sheet before your next fundraising round.
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Share dilution
Founder Education
July 2025
Share dilution
Share dilution is the reduction in an existing shareholder’s ownership percentage after a fundraising round. Learn how to prepare your startup for dilution.
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Series A funding
Fundraising
July 2025
Series A funding
The Series A funding round is typically the first priced round your company raises. Here’s what you need to know about raising your Series A.
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Carta unlocks new phase of growth in MENA’s VC and PE ecosystem
APAC & MENA
May 2025
Carta unlocks new phase of growth in MENA’s VC and PE ecosystem
As the world’s largest fund administrator for venture capital, Carta will support the private market ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa region with its end-to-end software platform for fund operations.
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Startup Equity & Workforce Report: APAC & ME
Data & Research
April 2025
Startup Equity & Workforce Report: APAC & ME
Carta’s data shows a stark reversal in workforce movement across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions in recent years. Hiring has slowed, while departures have become more common.
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Cayman Sandwich structure: Guide for LatAm startups
Latin America
April 2025
Cayman Sandwich structure: Guide for LatAm startups
This article details the origins, structure, and advantages of the Cayman Sandwich, a popular corporate structure for LatAm startups seeking international venture capital.
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Data rooms
Founder Education
April 2025
Data rooms
A virtual data room is a secure place to organize, store, and share confidential documents and information. Learn how to build a data room for investors.
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Seed funding
Fundraising
April 2025
Seed funding
Fundraising for a startup is never easy, but raising a seed round can feel impossible without the right resources. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the steps of seed funding.
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