Markets

Accredited investors: Rules and requirements
Understand the accredited investor rule, including the requirements for qualification, why the requirement exists, and how the accredited investor rules may change.
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Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)
Learn what a SPAC is, how the deal process works, and how a special purpose acquisition company merger differs from a traditional IPO.
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Market size: TAM, SAM, & SOM
Calculating market size before you pitch investors is crucial. Learn how to determine the market size for your company, including TAM, SAM, and SOM.
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Seed valuations varied significantly by sector in 2022
Carta data shows median valuations for seed-stage startups were steady in 2022. For SaaS, hardware, healthcare, and fintech, valuations varied.
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The Carta liquidity report: Q3 2022
Q3 saw a decline in secondary liquidity across sectors. Our Q3 liquidity report includes analysis of trends in seller participation, transaction volume by stage and sector, and more.
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The Carta liquidity report: Q2 2022
How are these factors impacting private market liquidity? As venture capital has slowed after several months of unprecedented activity and rises in
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