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Trends in 409A valuations
Data & Research
June 2023
Trends in 409A valuations
After rocketing to record highs throughout 2021 and into early 2022, pre-money valuations have slid at every fundraising stage. Our first Trends in 409 Valuations report offers insight into how this volatility has affected 409A valuations.
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Ownership trends in private equity
Data & Research
June 2023
Ownership trends in private equity
Carta’s Ownership Trends in Private Equity report offers a first look into the shift toward employee ownership in private equity-backed companies.
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Seed deals level out while Series A continues downward spiral
Data & Research
June 2023
Seed deals level out while Series A continues downward spiral
VCs backed away from Series A deals in Q1, but the seed market stayed resilient, signaling a divergence in how investors are approaching these stages.
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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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Introducing Carta Carry: the first mobile app for fund administration
Announcements
June 2023
Introducing Carta Carry: the first mobile app for fund administration
Carta Carry will help you save time, increase transparency with your fund administration team, and ensure accuracy across fund operations.
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Less cash, longer runways force startups to stretch VC dollars further
Data & Research
May 2023
Less cash, longer runways force startups to stretch VC dollars further
How much a venture-backed company can spend depends on two factors: How much capital it has already raised, and how long it will wait before raising capital again.
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VCs and startups are adapting to a new valuation landscape
Data & Research
May 2023
VCs and startups are adapting to a new valuation landscape
What is a private company worth? How do you decide? It depends on when you ask.
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State of Private Markets: Los Angeles
Data & Research
May 2023
State of Private Markets: Los Angeles
Across Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, Los Angeles County was the fifth-busiest county for venture investment in the U.S., according to Carta data.
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Mapping VC activity: Texas gains ground in Q1, but California still reigns
Data & Research
May 2023
Mapping VC activity: Texas gains ground in Q1, but California still reigns
In Q1, the Lone Star State made big gains in the share of venture capital dollars it brings home.
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Valuations, step-up multiples trended up in Q1
Data & Research
May 2023
Valuations, step-up multiples trended up in Q1
Startup valuations remain well below the lofty heights they reached at the peak of 2021’s bull market. But in the first quarter of 2023, there were signs that the VC valuation environment is growing friendlier.
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As VC deals shrink, convertible fundraisings are on the rise
Data & Research
May 2023
As VC deals shrink, convertible fundraisings are on the rise
To lengthen runway and avoid a down round, startups are increasingly embracing SAFEs and convertible notes.
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The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
Data & Research
May 2023
The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
Each year, ET30 identifies the most promising startups in enterprise tech. This year, Carta is offering data to contextualize the fundraising metrics for companies in the ET30 universe.
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