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Co-founder equity split
Founder Education
August 2023
Co-founder equity split
Finding an equity split that all co-founders are comfortable with is complicated. Learn some of the key ways to split equity and gain insights into the best path for you.
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Liquidation preferences
Liquidity
August 2023
Liquidation preferences
We cover both standard and non-standard terms for each of the various rights and liquidation preferences, and how they can affect stockholder payouts.
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State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
Data & Research
July 2023
State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
The venture economy stabilized somewhat in Q2.
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First Cut — State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
Data & Research
July 2023
First Cut — State of Private Markets: Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, startup valuations showed signs of a comeback from the venture downturn that started in early 2022.
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What happens to equity when you leave a company?
Employee Resource Center
June 2023
What happens to equity when you leave a company?
When you quit or leave your job, the type of stock, timing of your departure, and individual vesting schedules determine what happens to your vested stock.
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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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Startup employees were less likely to exercise stock options in Q1
Data & Research
June 2023
Startup employees were less likely to exercise stock options in Q1
In recent months, fewer employees have been taking advantage of the opportunity to purchase an ownership stake in the companies where they work.
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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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State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Data & Research
May 2023
State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Q1 2023 was the slowest quarter for both capital raised and deal count since 2017.
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Post-termination exercise period (PTEP)
Equity Education
April 2023
Post-termination exercise period (PTEP)
Employees usually have 90 days to buy their options when they leave a job. Learn about the 90-day post-termination exercise period window and why it's changing.
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Early exercise of stock options
Equity Education
April 2023
Early exercise of stock options
When you early exercise stock options, you are purchasing stock options before they vest. Learn more about the potential tax savings, advantages, and risks.
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First Cut – State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Data & Research
April 2023
First Cut – State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
In Q1 2023, fundraising continued to decline at most stages while valuations rebounded at Series A and B. Learn more in our preview report.
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