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Data & Research
April 2024
State of pre-seed: Q1 2024
Fundraising for pre-seed companies stayed robust in Q1 2024, dominated by SAFEs and convertible notes; valuation caps...
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Policy Newsletter
April 2024
Bipartisan stablecoin bill released in the Senate
If passed, it would provide legal clarity and confer legitimacy on the asset class; SEC Small Business Forum focuses on...
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![Startup round sizes got bigger at most stages in Q1](https://images.ctfassets.net/y88td1zx1ufe/5wirOg5nmrvbfpqTyZL8EX/cbd81295f51382190cf2514544b1e304/First_Cut_Q1_2024_B_and_C_rounds.png)
Data & Research
April 2024
Startup round sizes got bigger at most stages in Q1
The median venture round size increased at every stage from seed to Series C during Q1 2024, a welcome development for...
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Announcements
April 2024
Introducing Automated Money Movement
With Automated Money Movement, client requests related to management fees and expense reimbursements will be...
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Equity Education
April 2024
83(b) elections
The tax implications of an 83(b) election vary by the type of equity you hold. In this article, we cover important due...
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![Privacy push revived – but bipartisan package faces uphill climb](https://images.ctfassets.net/y88td1zx1ufe/6jTVHI8DgLf3rzZ7xMsB3A/c0399ade710b5cb9fbbdd278eeff1fc8/Issue_brief__Geo_of_VC.jpg)
Policy Newsletter
April 2024
Privacy push revived – but bipartisan package faces uphill climb
Federal agencies align to scrutinize competition policies
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![FAQ: How Carta can help in your M&A process](https://images.ctfassets.net/y88td1zx1ufe/6CLjuaJsFU34TXFTr1cARH/86436ea9e4d09a1ebea1e66b1f06ee1f/M_A_guide.jpg)
Late-Stage Private Companies
April 2024
FAQ: How Carta can help in your M&A process
At every step of the way, Carta can provide resources and tools to make your M&A less stressful. Here are answers to...
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Investors
April 2024
Limited partnership agreement (LPA)
For emerging managers raising their first venture fund, learn the key terms and market norms of a venture capital fund...
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Founder Education
April 2024
Valuations audit
Our experts walk through what you need to know about 409A valuations and how to prepare for a successful valuations...
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Educational Essentials
April 2024
Cap tables
In this article, we explain everything you need to know about cap tables and equity management. Download a free cap...
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Investors
April 2024
Rule 506(b) vs. Rule 506(c)
Raising capital in a Rule 506(b) vs. Rule 506(c) offering is a critical choice for GPs of private funds. Learn the...
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Startup Fundraising
April 2024
Debt financing
Debt financing—including SBA loans, credit lines, and bonds—is when companies borrow money and pay it back, typically...
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