Blog Overview

The details of how private funds operate have always remained behind the curtain. Now, Carta provides a never-before-seen glimpse at how VC and PE investors manage and operate their funds.

Learn about fund structures for private investment funds, including the key entities, the flow of economics, and the legal agreements that govern them.

Learn the essential steps for launching a venture capital firm, from developing an investment thesis and structuring your fund to managing the complete fund lifecycle.

In recent years, the secondary market has become the primary place where many startups and their investors are able to fill the void created by an extended quiet period in the IPO market.

Engineers of all kinds command some of the highest salaries of any startup employees. But the meteoric ascent of AI tools and technology has pushed salaries even higher.

Learn the core principles of ASC 820, including how to apply the fair value hierarchy, select appropriate methodologies, and build an audit-ready process.