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The front office advantage: Carta is the official sponsor of the Golden State Warriors 2026 NBA Draft

Data & Research
June 2026
Learn how to draft your startup's team like an NBA front office with Carta's latest, exclusive analysis: The Total Comp Scouting Report.

VC Fund Performance: Q1 2026

Data & Research
June 2026
Venture capital fund performance rebounded in Q1 2026: Carta funds raised $3.9B across 86 new funds, while TVPI climbed for nearly every recent vintage.

State of Private Markets: Q1 2026

Data & Research
May 2026
Venture capital is making a comeback, with $30.4 billion raised in Q1 2026, fewer down rounds and less dilution. However, over 60% of funding went to AI, creating a huge valuation gap for startups.

State of Pre-Seed: Q1 2026

Data & Research
May 2026
Pre-seed startup funding in Q1 2026 matches recent quarters, suggesting a stabilization of the market.

State of Startup Compensation H2 2025

Data & Research
May 2026
AI is reshaping how founders build and compensate their teams. Smaller teams are proliferating. Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, overall hiring has slowed, departures have fallen, and net headcount growth has flattened.

2026 PE Executive Equity Report

Data & Research
March 2026
How do PE-backed portfolio companies use their equity as a tool to attract and retain talent? Dig into our full breakdown of ESOPs, equity types, vesting schedules, performance conditions, and more.

Q4 2025 VC Fund Performance

Data & Research
March 2026
How are the last eight years of venture capital funds performing so far? This report highlights the latest Carta data on several of the industry’s most closely watched metrics, including IRR, TVPI, DPI, LP check sizes, and more.

The Australian Startup Outlook 2026

APAC & MENA
March 2026
A survey of 500 senior decision-makers at Australian startups reveals that 96% of founders remain committed to an IPO, eyeing dual listings and international exchanges as they prioritize governance and long-term optionality over immediate liquidity.

Founder Ownership Report 2026

Data & Research
March 2026
How do startups divide their equity among co-founders and other key shareholders? This first-of-its-kind data report offers a comprehensive guide.

State of Pre-Seed: 2025 in Review

Data & Research
February 2026
Pre-seed startup funding in 2025 exhibited a concentration of capital, with fewer overall instruments issued but some companies raising massive amounts.

State of Private Markets: 2025 in review

Data & Research
February 2026
It was a strong year overall for venture fundraising on Carta, with startups bringing in nearly $120 billion over the course of 2025. As the market adjusts to the omnipresence of AI, a new type of normal has emerged.

How the SaaS fundraising scene is shifting in the age of AI

Data & Research
December 2025
These days, nearly every company that could be described as a SaaS startup is also an AI startup. The result: a surge in total SaaS fundraising and new highs for early-stage valuations.