Blog Overview

Carta's inaugural VC fund performance report analyzes benchmarks for more than 1800 funds across six recent vintages.

Learn how founders' shares work, common ways to structure equity for founders, and how to mitigate risks like stock dilution and disputes among co-founders.

The UK’s Enterprise Investment Scheme provides funding and growth opportunities for early-stage businesses. Find out how the scheme works, which companies qualify, and what tax benefits are available for investors.

If you’re looking to raise startup funding through SEIS or EIS, securing Advance Assurance from HMRC can help you attract early-stage investors. Learn what Advance Assurance is, why it matters to investors, and how to apply for it.

SEIS and EIS are vital to the UK’s startup ecosystem, with many early-stage investors only considering companies using tax-friendly fundraising schemes. Learn about the differences and similarities between SEIS and EIS.

The UK has one of the most active angel investment scenes in the world, partly thanks to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. Learn about fundraising through SEIS – including qualifying companies, investment limits, and tax benefits for investors.