What is Carta?
Carta, Inc. is a San Francisco-based technology firm that has fundamentally transformed how private companies manage their equity, capitalization tables, and valuations. By digitizing the complex processes associated with ownership tracking and financial reporting, the company provides a centralized platform that serves as the source of truth for founders, investors, and employees. Its market position is defined by its ability to bridge the gap between private market participants and the regulatory requirements of modern finance, effectively becoming an indispensable utility for the venture capital and startup community.
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 Draper VC, Structure Capital, XG Ventures, Expansion VC, Andy Palmer, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, Kima Ventures, and K9 Ventures
Series A (2015): $7M led by Union Square Ventures and Spark Capital
Series B (2015): $17M supported by Subtraction Capital, Union Square Ventures, Industry Ventures, and Spark Capital
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 Tribe Capital Growth Corp I, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Meritech, Andreessen Horowitz, TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC, Goldman Sachs Principal Strategic Investments, Menlo Ventures, and Thrive Capital
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 approximately $101 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia.
Sutton Capital Partners
Sutton Capital Partners is a boutique investment banking firm that specializes in middle market technology companies, offering strategic financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients.
Subtraction Capital
Subtraction Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage enterprise software startups, providing founders with expert guidance and strategic growth support.
What's next for Carta?
Looking ahead, the strategic deployment of this capital will likely focus on deepening the company's product suite and enhancing its data-driven insights for private market stakeholders. With a history of backing from top-tier firms, Carta is expected to prioritize the integration of its valuation software with broader financial services, potentially exploring new avenues in liquidity management and secondary market facilitation. As the firm matures, its focus will remain on maintaining its competitive edge through technological innovation and expanding its reach into international markets, ensuring that it remains the standard-bearer for equity management in an increasingly complex global economy.
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