Carta

Carta is a software company that manages ownership records for private companies and investment funds. Startups use it to keep their capitalization table up to date, issue shares and stock options electronically, track vesting, and model the effect of new financing rounds. It also provides 409A valuations, equity compensation planning and tools for running tender offers. For venture capital and private equity firms, Carta offers fund administration, covering fund accounting, capital calls, investor reporting and portfolio tracking. Employees and investors log in to see what they hold and accept grants. It is used by founders, finance and legal teams, law firms and fund managers.