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Compared to two years ago, valuation step-up multiples have declined while the typical time between priced rounds has risen. How are founders navigating the market’s ebbs and flows?

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about two common types of convertible securities, specifically SAFEs and convertible notes.

In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem showed modest signs of improvement.

With competition fierce among VCs for premium startup deals, some are turning their attention to earlier stages, causing knock-on effects for the rest of the venture ecosystem.

The West is the dominant U.S. region for overall venture fundraising. But in key sectors like fintech and health, other regions aren’t far behind.

The number of startup shutdowns on Carta hit a new high in Q1, with 254 company closures—a 58% increase compared to last year.

Over the past five years, dilution levels have declined at every stage of startup life. This can have compounding effects for the makeup of company cap tables.

Initial data from Q2 2024 shows modest increases in median valuation and round size across much of the U.S. venture ecosystem.

In a tight market for primary venture fundraising, a historically high number of startups are turning to bridge rounds.

Learn how fundraising works for limited liability companies, including the differences between funding for LLCs vs. corporations, and what types of investors are available.

Learn the differences between pre-money and post-money valuations for private companies and how to calculate preferred share price when pitching investors during a priced round.