Carta Total Compensation
Equity ManagementEquity and total compensation management for private companies.
Overview
Carta Total Compensation helps private companies manage equity and communicate total compensation to employees. The platform handles stock option grants, cap table management, 409A valuations, and creates beautiful total compensation statements that show employees the full value of their compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity value.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Industry standard for equity management in startups
- ✓Clear, visual total compensation statements
- ✓Automated 409A valuations and compliance
- ✓Employee self-service portal for equity tracking
- ✓Seamless integration with major HRIS and payroll systems
- ✓Trusted by thousands of private companies
Cons
- ✗Expensive for early-stage startups
- ✗Primarily focused on private companies
- ✗Complex setup for organizations new to equity
- ✗Customer support can be slow during busy periods
Who Should Use This?
Best For
- →Venture-backed startups offering equity compensation
- →Private companies with 20+ employees
- →Organizations wanting transparent equity communication
- →Companies preparing for IPO or exit
- →Businesses issuing regular stock option grants
Not Ideal For
- →Public companies (different equity tools needed)
- →Businesses not offering equity compensation
- →Very early-stage startups with tight budgets
- →Companies with simple equity structures
Key Features
Implementation
Setup takes 2-4 weeks including cap table migration and employee data import.
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Quick Info
Starts at $2,400/year for small companies. Pricing scales with company size and complexity.
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