Finance & OpsFree plan

Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)

Free cap table management for very early-stage startups.

CartaUpdated monthly · checked 4 wk ago

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

Value
Free
Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Free plan

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While you apply

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What you get

Inside Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier)

Carta Launch is a free equity management tier with cap table management, securities issuance, exercising and repurchasing, 83(b) forms, ISO management, investor management, equity reporting, SAFE modeling and SAFE fundraising, plus email, chat and phone support.

Source: The provider's official program page (carta.com/pricing) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Funding-raised cap
Under $1.0M raised
Geography
US
Recurring / expiry
Free while within 25 stakeholders and $1M raised.
Other requirements
Free for companies with up to 25 stakeholders that have raised up to $1M; larger companies move to the paid Build, Grow or Scale packages.
How to claim

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

What to have ready
  • Proof you have raised under $1.0M
Steps to apply
  1. 1Click Sign up, it's free under Launch on the Carta pricing page and create an account.
Good to know: 'Launch your company and your first cap table, for free' (Launch: 'Free Up to 25 stakeholders and $1M raised').

Source: The provider's official program page (carta.com/pricing) · as of Oct 13, 2026

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. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
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Other ways to get a deal on Carta

Mercury and Ramp give their customers deals on Carta. They are separate from Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier), each with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 28, 2026.

If you don't qualify

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Questions

Carta Launch (Free Cap Table Tier): common questions

Is Carta free?

Yes, Carta can be used for free. As stated on Carta's own page, linked on this page.

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 for companies with up to 25 stakeholders that have raised up to $1M; larger companies move to the paid Build, Grow or Scale packages.

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)?

Click Sign up, it's free under Launch on the Carta pricing page and create an account.

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

Free while within 25 stakeholders and $1M raised.

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

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

Free cap table software, comparedCarta Launch's free plan next to every other free cap table toolWhat each cap table tool gives you free today, its main limit and what the first paid plan costs, read from each tool's own page.
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