Carta Equity Management Platform

Carta, formerly known as eShares, is a leading financial technology company that revolutionized how private companies manage their equity. Founded in 2012 by Henry Ward and Manu Kumar, the brand was created to solve the complexities of paper stock certificates and cap table management by digitizing the entire process. The platform has since expanded to serve thousands of companies, venture capital firms, and employees, offering tools for valuations, liquidity, and fund administration.

While the software is developed and hosted in the United States, Carta operates as a global brand with offices in various international territories. The company remains a privately held American entity, backed by significant venture capital investment. Its core product remains the industry standard for capitalization table management, helping startups through to late-stage private companies maintain accurate records of their ownership structure.