Carta Frames the Earliest Checks—and the First Fund
Monday, June 15, 2026 · 4 min
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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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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- Pre-Seed Funding: Guide for Early-Stage Startup Founders - Carta — Carta
 # 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
 # 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…