What is Carta?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Carta has established itself as a leader in providing essential tools for private companies to manage their equity. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for cap table management, investor relations, and valuation, streamlining complex financial processes for startups and established enterprises alike. By digitizing and simplifying these critical functions, Carta empowers businesses to maintain transparency and compliance as they scale.
How much funding has Carta raised?
Carta has raised a total of $1.2B across 8 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.8M
Series A
$7M
Series B
$17M
Series C
$42M
Series D
$147.8M
Series E
$300M
Series F
$180M
Series G
$500M
Angel/Seed (2013): $1.8M with participation from Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, Expansion VC, Elefund, XG Ventures, Structure Capital, K9 Ventures, and Draper VC
Series A (2015): $7M led by Union Square Ventures and Spark Capital
Series B (2015): $17M supported by Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures, Subtraction Capital, and Industry Ventures
Series C (2017): $42M featuring Social Capital and Menlo Ventures
Series D (2018): $147.8M backed by Tribe Capital Growth Corp I and Meritech
Series E (2019): $300M with participation from TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC, Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs Principal Strategic Investments, Tribe Capital Growth Corp I, Meritech, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Menlo Ventures
Series F (2020): $180M led by Fifth Down Capital and Sutton Capital Partners
Series G (2021): $500M supported by Silver Lake
Key Investors in Carta
Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm with substantial assets under management, focusing on technology investments across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Thrive Capital
Thrive Capital is an investment venture capital company based in New York, primarily dealing in internet and software investments.
Social Capital
Social Capital is an organization focused on advancing humanity by solving hard problems, empowering entrepreneurs, and investing in companies that aim to improve lives globally.
What's next for Carta?
With substantial backing from strategic investors, Carta is well-positioned to deepen its market penetration and enhance its product suite. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on expanding its service offerings to cater to a broader range of financial management needs within the private markets. Future developments are likely to include further technological advancements in data analytics and reporting, solidifying Carta's role as an indispensable partner for companies navigating the complexities of equity management and valuation.
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