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Whether you’re getting your first option grant or managing a fund, our blog is the best place to learn about ownership, equity, and the Carta product.

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State of Private Markets: Q2 2022

Venture capital is in a slowdown, but not a freefall. For the past two quarters, the number of rounds and the amount of cash raised on the Carta platform both

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What is Regulation D?

Regulation D allows private funds and companies to fundraise without registering the offering with the SEC.

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Equity education

RSAs vs. RSUs

Restricted stock awards (RSAs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) are two types of restricted stock equity awards. Learn the differences between RSAs and RSUs.

For founders

Running a company is hard. Here, find downloadable resources and articles we’ve created to make your job a little easier.

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For investors

Whether you’re a small venture firm raising your first fund or a veteran of the venture capital space, Carta has interviews, articles, videos, research, and more to help you achieve your goals.

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Learn about equity

Equity is confusing. We’re here to help. Our Equity Resource Center will help you understand equity basics, how to navigate your equity offer, what to expect when exercising, and more.

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