Carta is a transfer agent for private companies, founded in 2012 as eShares. It enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically, including stock certificates, options, warrants, and derivatives. With funding from investors such as Draper VC and Kima Ventures, Carta is trusted by over 30,000 companies and manages over two trillion dollars in equity for nearly two million people globally. Its services include cap table management, compensation management, and liquidity venture capital solutions. The company's mission is to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people.