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Fund Formation
Search funds
Investors
October 2024
Search funds
Learn what a search fund is and how it works as a private investment vehicle for entrepreneurs. We'll also cover how the search fund model works and how it compares to a traditional private equity fund.
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How to start a private equity firm
Investors
September 2024
How to start a private equity firm
Learn how to start a private equity firm—from defining your investment strategy to raising capital and conducting a first close.
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Rule 506(b) vs. Rule 506(c)
Investors
April 2024
Rule 506(b) vs. Rule 506(c)
Raising capital in a Rule 506(b) vs. Rule 506(c) offering is a critical choice for GPs of private funds. Learn the differences between these rules before fundraising.
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Registered investment adviser (RIA)
Policy
January 2024
Registered investment adviser (RIA)
A registered investment adviser (RIA) is anyone whose work in the financial sector requires them to register with the SEC or a state securities authority.
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General partner (GP)
Venture Capital
December 2023
General partner (GP)
A limited partnership involves at least one general partner and at least one limited partner. Learn more about the GP's role in venture and private equity.
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Cayman Islands AML & KYC requirements
Investors
September 2023
Cayman Islands AML & KYC requirements
This article covers what you need to know about anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) requirements for funds in the Cayman Islands.
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Blue sky laws
Founder Education
June 2023
Blue sky laws
Blue sky laws regulate security sales to protect public purchasers from fraud. Learn more about blue sky law regulations and exemptions for VCs.
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Qualifying venture capital fund
Investors
April 2023
Qualifying venture capital fund
A qualifying venture capital fund is private fund with no more than 250 beneficial owners and $12 million in assets. It also must meet the statutory definition of a venture capital fund.
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Syndicates
article
March 2023
Syndicates
A syndicate is a group investors who invest in startups or companies on a deal-by-deal basis. Learn how angel-run syndicates work in the venture ecosystem.
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Venture capital regulations
Policy
December 2022
Venture capital regulations
The SEC regulates most aspects of venture capital funds and fund managers. Learn more about private fund regulation requirements to remain compliant.
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Regulation D
Investors
August 2022
Regulation D
Regulation D outlines some of the rules private funds and companies can follow to raise money by selling securities without having to register.
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Fund I report: 2021 year in review
Data & Research
March 2022
Fund I report: 2021 year in review
Carta’s first Fund I report analyzes how VC trends are reshaping the market for first funds and emerging managers.
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