Carta IPO

Carta has established itself as the leading platform for cap table management and equity administration, serving over 30,000 companies ranging from startups to public enterprises. The company's core platform digitizes and automates the traditionally complex processes of managing equity ownership, employee stock options, and investor relations. Carta's software handles everything from issuing and tracking equity grants to managing complex waterfall calculations and regulatory compliance, making it an essential tool for venture-backed companies and their investors.

Beyond cap table management, Carta has expanded into secondary market trading through CartaX, allowing employees and investors to trade private company shares in a regulated environment. The company also provides valuation services, helping private companies determine fair market value for their equity. This comprehensive approach to private market infrastructure has made Carta a critical piece of the venture capital ecosystem, with most major VC firms and their portfolio companies using the platform. The company's data insights across thousands of companies also provide valuable market intelligence about startup compensation, valuation trends, and equity practices.