Essential resources for early-stage founders

Explore our curated collection of articles, guides, and tools to help you grow your business—from pre-seed to Series A and beyond.
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Equity management

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Author: The Carta Team
Date: November 2025
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Cap tables
This guide explains everything you need to know about cap tables, from building your first one to managing company ownership as you prepare for fundraising and growth.
Equity glossary
Equity Education
January 2024
Equity glossary
Carta's ever-growing glossary of financial and private equity terms will help you understand the jargon that frequently comes up in the industry.
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Fair Value (FV)
Equity
August 2024
Fair Value (FV)
Learn what fair value means for stock, how to determine a stock’s value, and why 409A or IFRS 13 valuations are so crucial for private companies.
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Equity management
Founder Education
March 2025
Equity management
As your company grows, equity management can get complex. This comprehensive guide explains the basics of equity management and why it is essential for startup success.
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Fundraising

How to start fundraising

Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)

Pre-money SAFEs vs post-money SAFEs

Series A funding

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Customer stories

Why Singapore-based Mito Health believes Carta is necessary for any startup
Why Umami Bioworks chose Carta over Pulley for its international startup
How Carta helped Singapore-based iPiD fundraise with confidence while scaling

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Equity compensation

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Author: The Carta Team
Date: August 2024
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Option pools
A stock option pool’s size affects share prices, ownership dilution, and company value. Here’s what you need to know to calculate an employee option pool.
How stock options work
Equity
December 2025
How stock options work
Learn the fundamentals of stock options, including the different types, how they are granted and vested, and the process for exercising and paying taxes.
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Employee compensation: A founder's guide to compensation packages
Compensation
March 2026
Employee compensation: A founder's guide to compensation packages
Learn how to build a competitive employee compensation package to attract top talent and stay compliant as you scale.
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Compensation philosophy: Creating a framework for compensation
Compensation
March 2026
Compensation philosophy: Creating a framework for compensation
Learn how to create your first compensation philosophy, a clear framework that will help you make consistent decisions regarding compensation as you build your team.
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