# Carta Classroom

# Cap Table 101

Everything about your company—from incorporation to IPO is built on the cap table. Learn the fundamentals of this equity cornerstone with help from your experts at Carta.

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## Overview

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### Introducing the cap table

Dive into the world of cap tables—how they work, types of equity offered, calculating ownership percentages, valuations, vesting schedules, and more.

[Start section 1](/content/uk/en/learn/cap-table-101/1/?ir=ct101-lp-mid-1&/index.html)

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### Building the foundation for success

Ready to create your first cap table? Begin the journey of a fictional company as we build a cap table from scratch, bring in an advisor, raise early funding rounds, and hire our first employees.

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### The Series B (and beyond)

We’re upping the ante in Section 3 as we raise another funding round to scale our fictional company. We’ll also see how our cap table comes into play when the company sells, goes public, or has a liquidity event.

[Start section 3](/content/uk/en/learn/cap-table-101/3/?ir=ct101-lp-mid-3&/index.html)