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Three experienced startup founders narrow down six key factors to consider when deciding how much startup equity to give your first 10 employees.

Carta regularly shares insights from our private market data to help investors, founders, and employees make decisions. Here are the trends and benchmarks we saw in 2021.

Analysis of equity distribution by gender, race, and ethnicity

Carta's State of Private Markets Report looks at trends within the venture ecosystem each quarter.

How co-founders split equity in their company is one of the first major decisions in the life of a startup. Figuring out the right allocation for each

One big trend in private markets: a soaring average deal size. In the first half of 2021, companies have already raised 96% of all cash raised in 2020.

A combination of high valuations and reduced dilution made for a founder-friendly environment in the private market.

Carta's Private Markets Quarterly Report examines trends across venture-backed companies and security holders in private companies.

Creating a stock option plan is an intimidating process. As you work with your law firm, these example templates can help you demystify it.

Owning equity in a successful company can make a material impact on one’s financial well-being and ability to grow wealth

Carta's data provides insight into private equity and venture capital. In our Q3 2020 private markets report, we saw the seeds of recovery in VC.