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Learn everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation methodologies, and the full process.

The current exit market looks promising for some startups, and not so promising for others. The difference? Usually, it’s AI.

In recent quarters, seed-stage software valuations have been booming in San Francisco and New York. As a result, the gap between these two traditional startup hubs and the rest of the U.S. has been getting wider.

Discover real-time insights on round sizes, valuations, and dilution with Carta's Round Benchmarking Tool. Tailor benchmarks by stage, sector, and region.

PE firms are holding onto portfolio companies longer than they used to, and standout exits have grown increasingly rare. In response, the PE industry is finding new ways to drive growth and work toward the exits they need.

PE firms typically don't invest in the sort of high-growth startups that dominate the AI market today. But that doesn't mean PE is sitting out the AI revolution.

Interactive SOI artifacts are now available in Claude, powered by the Carta Investors Plugin. Effortlessly sort, filter, and search your fund holdings with a new fund-level dropdown that connects directly to the Carta Data Warehouse.

Your portfolio valuations history and waterfall modeling results are now in Carta's Data Warehouse. Query, report, and analyze at scale.

As investment activity booms, the secondaries landscape is undergoing a generational shift. How can buy-side investors ensure they're keeping pace?

Venture capital is making a comeback, with $30.4 billion raised in Q1 2026, fewer down rounds and less dilution. However, over 60% of funding went to AI, creating a huge valuation gap for startups.

Pre-seed startup funding in Q1 2026 matches recent quarters, suggesting a stabilization of the market.