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Pari-passu is a type of investor preference where all preferred shareholders in a company have equal distribution rights during a liquidation event.

Startups in 2023 are facing compensation markets unlike any in recent memory.

As news of layoffs continues to roil the startup sector, Carta data shows that layoffs outpaced voluntary departures for the final two months of 2022.

The global economy took a downward turn in 2022, leaving behind 2021’s environment of easy money and soaring valuations. The U.S. venture capital market followed suit.

Who is more likely to get a seat in the boardroom, and who is building their own table? Carta data examines roles in the venture ecosystem by demographic.

In our first annual Employee Stock Options Report, we looked at data from more than 1.5 million U.S.-based employees who have been issued equity.

Private markets in Q4 2022 continued to see pre-money valuations drop and raising cash became even more difficult. Learn more in our preview report.

Your compensation plan is a living document. It’s important to conduct a regular compensation review to retain employees and stay competitive.

Demographic analysis of ownership in the private markets

At Carta, we think offer letters are a great place to educate employees about startup equity. See ours and download our job offer letter template for free.

Investors continued their retreat from the venture sector in Q3.