Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)

Free cap table management for very early-stage startups.

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Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier) is a finance and ops perk from Carta, free for startups, for startups in the US that have raised under $1M.

Value: Free for startups
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)

Free Launch plan with real cap table management, electronic securities issuance, and basic compliance for companies with up to 25 stakeholders and under $1M raised.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Idea Pre-seed Seed US

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Funding-raised cap: Under $1.0M raised
Geography: US
Recurring / expiry: Free while under the stakeholder and funding caps; converts to paid beyond them.
Other requirements: Free tier limited to 25 or fewer stakeholders AND under $1,000,000 raised. Crossing either limit moves you to paid plans. 409A valuations require a paid plan.

How to claim

How to apply for Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)

What to have ready

A payment method / paid account on file
Proof you have raised under $1.0M

Steps to apply

1Sign up at carta.com and select the Launch (free) plan.

Good to know: Eligibility caps (25 stakeholders, <$1M raised) are the load-bearing gate; verify current thresholds.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Carta advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier): common questions

What do you get with Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)?

Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier) is free for startups.

Who qualifies for Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)?

Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier) is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups in the US that have raised under $1M. Free tier limited to 25 or fewer stakeholders AND under $1,000,000 raised. Crossing either limit moves you to paid plans. 409A valuations require a paid plan.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)?

No. Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)?

How long do I have to use Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier), and does it expire?

Free while under the stakeholder and funding caps; converts to paid beyond them.

Is Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier) available outside the US?

Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier) is available in the US.

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