Carta for startups
Equity management platform for cap table administration, 409A valuations, and investor reporting.
Startups that have issued equity and need a compliant, investor-trusted cap table from seed onward.
Pre-incorporation founders who haven't yet issued any equity.
Carta overview
Equity management platform for cap table administration, 409A valuations, and investor reporting. For founders, Cartais best understood through one question: does it move your current goal forward without adding cost or complexity you don't need yet? Startups that have issued equity and need a compliant, investor-trusted cap table from seed onward. It fits MVP Stage, Early Revenue, Scaling startups, and you should weigh its pricing against the value it unlocks at your stage. Paid plans; pricing based on company stage — contact for quote.
What you can do with Carta
- Cap table management
- 409A valuations
- Equity grant management
- Investor reporting portal
- Fund administration
Carta by startup stage
Carta alternatives
Founders raising a round who want to know exactly how investors engage with their deck.
Post-seed founders who want a professional way to send investor updates and track fundraising pipeline.
UK and European startups that want to close a seed or SEIS/EIS round without large legal fees.
Carta FAQ
Is Carta good for startups?
Startups that have issued equity and need a compliant, investor-trusted cap table from seed onward. It fits the MVP Stage, Early Revenue, Scaling stages, and rates 4.5/5 on startup fit.
Does Carta have a free plan?
Carta does not offer a meaningful free plan. Paid plans; pricing based on company stage — contact for quote.
How much does Carta cost?
Paid plans; pricing based on company stage — contact for quote. On budget fit for startups it rates 3.0/5.
What are good alternatives to Carta?
Strong alternatives include DocSend, Visible, SeedLegals. Compare them on Growth Navigate before you commit.