Fundraising Collection | Carta

Elevate your investor pitch and fundraise with confidence

Raising a round isn’t easy, but you’re not alone. Experience the difference of fundraising with the world’s best tools, industry data, and experts at your fingertips.

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Author: The Carta Team
Date: January 2026
Startup funding: A founder’s guide to raising startup capital
Learn more about the entire startup funding process, including the different types of startup capital, what to expect at each funding stage, and how to prepare for a successful fundraise.

Founder Education
August 2023
The ultimate guide to pitch decks for founders
Prepare for your next fundraise with this guide to pitch decks. Learn the outline of a great pitch deck for investors & download a free template to get started.

Founder Education
July 2025
Term sheets
A term sheet outlines the key terms of a startup investor’s offer. Learn how to read an investor term sheet before your next fundraising round.

Founder Education
February 2023
Down rounds
Understand what a down round means for your company, employees, and investors, and how to do a down round correctly if it's your best option.

Fundraising 101 video course

VIDEO COURSE
Startup Fundraising 101
Raising money for your startup is one of a founder's most important jobs. Let our experts give you the roadmap to an easier and more efficient fundraising round.

Finding product-market fit
Learn the different types of pre-seed funding, the investors you'll meet, and the importance of product-market fit.

VIDEO COURSE
The pitch deck and funnel process
Understand the pitching process and build an efficient fundraising funnel—step-by-step.