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Equity Education
January 2024
Equity glossary
Carta's ever-growing glossary of financial and private equity terms will help you understand the jargon that frequently...
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Equity Education
January 2024
Phantom equity
Phantom equity (also know as phantom stock) is one of several types of equity LLCs can issue. Learn more about how...
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Founder Education
January 2024
How to find a startup advisor
Finding the right startup advisor can make a huge difference for your company. Learn how to build a successful startup...
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Founder Education
January 2024
How to find a co-founder for your startup
A co-founder can provide crucial complementary skills, such as technical expertise, or can help shoulder the stress and...
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Founder Education
December 2023
Business exit strategies
An exit strategy outlines how and when a founder, CEO, or investor plans to liquidate a company. Learn more about IPOs,...
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Liquidity
December 2023
Private block trades
Secondary block transactions allow investors to buy or sell shares outside company-sponsored transactions. Learn how...
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Liquidity
December 2023
Tender offers
Learn about tender offers, the tendering process, and how tenders work for private and public companies. Get all the...
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Founder Education
December 2023
Financial audit preparation
Learn what the process looks like for private companies, what auditors look for, and how to best prepare.
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Startup Fundraising
December 2023
Series B funding
Series B funding is a priced round startups typically raise from VC investors to scale operations. Here’s what you need...
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Founder Education
December 2023
Startup accelerators
Joining an accelerator can be a game-changer, providing startups with mentorship, resources, and funding at a key...
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Initial Public Offerings
December 2023
IPO readiness
This IPO readiness guide includes a checklist and timeline for pre-IPO companies that are in the process of...
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Equity Education
December 2023
RSU vs. stock options
Companies often move from stock options to RSUs as they become larger. Learn more about the difference between RSUs vs...
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