Data Desk Reports by Carta

OUR REPORTS

Reliable and recurring insights

We publish fresh data on key topics in the private market ecosystem, from valuations to compensation, and VC returns to PE ownership.

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State of Private Markets

Quarterly updates on priced equity fundraising, valuations, deal terms, and geographical trends.

State of Pre-Seed

For early-stage founders, quarterly updates on pre-seed funding on SAFEs and convertible notes.

State of Startup Compensation

Semi-annual updates on startup employee salaries, equity packages, hiring, and departures.

VC Fund Performance

For emerging funds, quarterly updates on capital deployment, rates of return, and distributions.

Ownership Trends in Private Equity

Annual updates on the ownership of PE-backed companies, including interest types.

SPV Spotlight

Updates on the prevalence, structure, and performance of special purpose vehicles.

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