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Carta Launch: Free Cap Table Software for Founders
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Form the foundation of your company with the most robust cap table platform in the industry, and start issuing equity right away. No payment info required.
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Carta Launch is for startups with under 25 stakeholders and less than $1 million raised. You can sign up yourself, or if you’re partnering with a law firm, they can help you through the process.
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