Startup Fundraising

Carta Frames the Earliest Checks—and the First Fund — June 15, 2026


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Carta’s pre-seed funding and venture capital firm guides map the earliest startup capital stack, from founder-first checks before revenue to the mechanics of raising and managing a first VC fund.

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  1. Pre-Seed Funding: Guide for Early-Stage Startup Founders - Carta — Carta

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# Your first pre-seed funding round: A founder's guide
Author:
The Carta Team
Read time:
13 minutes
Published date:
February 12, 2026
Learn what distinguishes pre-seed funding from other types of startup…

  • How to Start a Venture Capital Firm and Raise Your First Fund - Carta — Carta

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  • # How to start a venture capital firm
    Author:
    Rita Astoor
    Read time:
    18 minutes
    Published date:
    December 3, 2025
    Learn the essential steps for launching a venture capital firm, from developing an investment thesis and…

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