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June 2024

Pre-money vs. post-money valuations

Learn the differences between pre-money and post-money valuations for private companies and how to calculate preferred...

Our experts walk through what you need to know about 409A valuations and how to prepare for a successful valuations...

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April 2024

409A valuation

Learn everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation...

Growth shares are a type of security for mature companies that have outgrown government share schemes. Learn how growth...

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November 2023

What to look for in a 409A provider

A 409A valuation should be strategic—not perfunctory. Carta can help companies of all sizes get a fast, accurate, and...

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September 2023

Guideline Public Company Method (GPCM)

The guideline public company method (GPC method or GPCM) is one way to calculate a private company’s valuation. Learn...

Is your startup staying GAAP compliant? Learn how to expense employee stock options on your company’s income statement...

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March 2023

Fair market value (FMV)

Fair market value is the current value of one share of a private company’s common stock. Learn about FMV and how to...

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January 2023

409A vs. HMRC company valuations

What sets a 409A valuation apart from a company valuation for EMI or CSOP? Find the answer in this Capdesk...

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November 2022

EMI, CSOP & 409A valuations for startups

In our latest webinar, our in-house experts Triam Zubeldia, UK Valuations Associate, and Jackson O’Brien CFA, US...

What's an HMRC valuation, when is it needed, and how is it done? Find answers to these questions and more in Carta's...

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