FinTech · San Francisco, CA
Carta
$72.55
−0.44% today
About Carta
Cap-table, equity-management, and fund-administration platform serving founders, employees, and venture investors. Has expanded into private-fund admin and CartaX secondary markets.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- CEO
- Henry Ward
- Employees
- 1,700
- Last valuation
- $8B
- Total funding
- $1.2B
Funding history
Most recent reported round.
| Round | Valuation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tender | $8B | Nov 4, 2025 |
Recent news
Curated · 3 items
- Apr 18, 2026Carta Fund Admin crosses $200B AUA milestonePitchbook
- Feb 19, 2026CartaX restructures secondary marketplace post 2024 controversyAxios
- Nov 4, 2025Tender values Carta at $8BThe Information
Frequently asked
What am I actually buying when I purchase Carta on VeldenStake?
A fractional position in Carta's common shares, held in your VeldenStake ledger account. Your position appears in your portfolio and settles instantly at the prevailing private-market price.
When can I sell?
Carta shares can be sold back into the VeldenStake market at any time, at the current quoted price. There is no holding period and no lock-up — orders settle the same way buys do.
How is the price set?
The displayed price reflects the latest private-market reference price for the company, anchored to recent funding rounds and tender activity.
Are there any fees?
A 1% fee applies to each trade. It's shown on the order ticket and confirmation screen before you submit — added on top of the subtotal on buys, deducted from proceeds on sells. Deposits and withdrawals are free.
What if the company doesn't IPO?
Your position remains valid as long as the company exists. VeldenStake holds your shares regardless of an exit event. If the company is acquired, your position is paid out at the deal price.
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