Blog Overview

When and how you set up an option pool affects company valuation, share price and ownership dilution. This article explains how employee option pools work and how to calculate the size of your pool.

If you’re fundraising through the UK’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), you’ll want to find a suitable SEIS-qualifying investor. This article lists some of the best SEIS funds that are actively investing in early-stage startups.

Looking to raise funding for your business through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)? Browse our list of the UK’s top EIS funds to find your next investor.

Choosing the right jurisdiction depends on your fund's goals, investor base, and regulatory preferences. Here is a breakdown of six non-U.S./Europe regions favored by fund managers.

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.