Carta for Startups: Free Cap Table & 20% Off Paid Plans
Carta runs your cap table, equity issuance & SAFE rounds. Launch is free for startups under 25 holders and $1M raised.
Carta Launch free, plus 20% off year one on paid plans
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Carta Launch is free for any startup under 25 holders and $1M raised, with no code needed. The InnMind perk is the 20% you save in year one if you move up to a paid plan for 409A valuations or a priced round.
Deal at a glance
| Provider | Carta, cap table, equity & fundraising platform |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Carta Launch, free up to 25 stakeholders & $1M raised |
| InnMind perk | 20% off the first year on any paid plan (Build, Grow, Scale) |
| Access | Any InnMind account (free) |
| Best for | Pre-seed & seed founders setting up a cap table |
| Sign-up | Email & certificate of incorporation, no payment info |
| Last verified | July 2026 |
What you get on Carta Launch
Launch is Carta’s free tier, and it is a full cap table platform rather than a stripped trial. Everything here is included at no cost up to the 25 holder and $1M limits.
- A real cap table from day one. Stakeholder logins, an auto-updating ownership record, and electronic securities you can issue and transfer yourself.
- Equity issuance done properly. Carta is an SEC-registered transfer agent, so option exercises, repurchases & stock transfers happen on the platform, not in a spreadsheet.
- SAFE rounds start to finish. Model SAFEs with Carta, Y Combinator or custom templates, collect signatures, and receive funds by ACH or wire.
- The founder admin nobody enjoys. 83(b) filing help, ISO management, equity reporting, and HRIS & payroll integrations, plus email, chat & phone support.
What founders use it for
Carta is the tool most funded startups end up on, and getting there early keeps the cap table clean while it still fits on one screen. These are the jobs it does first.
Setting up the cap table before the first hire. Record founder splits and vesting on day one, so the ownership picture is correct before employees and investors are added to it.
Issuing equity to early team members. Grant options, generate the paperwork, and handle 83(b) elections without a lawyer drafting each one by hand.
Running a SAFE round. Send SAFEs, model how they convert later, and close the round on the platform, which is what most investors already expect to see.
Keeping investors and compliance in order. Share cap table access with investors and stay ready for the 409A valuations and reporting that arrive with a priced round.
When you outgrow Launch: the 20% off
Carta Launch covers you until you pass 25 stakeholders or $1M raised, or need a 409A valuation. After that you move to a paid plan, and the InnMind perk takes 20% off your first year.
- Build raises the limit to 50 stakeholders and adds priced-round modeling, deal closings & white-glove onboarding.
- Grow, Carta’s recommended tier, has a flexible stakeholder limit and adds 409A valuations, board meetings & Form 3921.
- Scale adds ASC 718 & IFRS reporting, Rule 701 management, exit modeling & IPO advisory for a late-stage company.
The 20% first-year discount applies to whichever of these you pick. Carta sets the plan price on team size, so the saving grows with you.
Who is eligible
| Carta Launch | Any incorporated startup up to 25 stakeholders & $1M raised. |
|---|---|
| Sign-up | An email address & your certificate of incorporation. No payment details. |
| InnMind plan | Free with any InnMind account. |
| 20% discount | Applies to the first year on any paid plan (Build, Grow or Scale). |
| Approval | None for Launch. You are on the platform as soon as you sign up. |
How to claim it
- Sign in to InnMind, or create a free account.
- Open this deal in the InnMind app and click Access Perk.
- You land on Carta. Sign up for Launch with your email & certificate of incorporation.
- Build your cap table and start issuing equity right away, at no cost.
- When you move to a paid plan, the InnMind 20% first-year discount applies.
Terms worth knowing
This is the Carta Launch programme and Carta’s paid plans, run by Carta. Launch is free up to 25 stakeholders and $1M raised; both limits and the plan features are Carta published figures as of July 2026 and can change. The 20% discount applies to the first year on a paid plan and is provided through the InnMind perk. Carta acts as an SEC-registered transfer agent for US companies. Claiming needs an active InnMind account, which is free. Deal details verified July 2026.
Questions founders ask
Is there a Carta promo code or discount?
Carta Launch is free, with no code needed, for startups up to 25 stakeholders and $1M raised. InnMind members also get 20% off the first year on any paid Carta plan, applied when you claim it through the InnMind perk.
Is Carta free for startups?
Yes. Carta Launch is free up to 25 stakeholders and $1M raised, with no payment details required. It covers your cap table, equity issuance, SAFE rounds and investor management. You move to a paid plan only once you outgrow those limits or need a 409A valuation.
What is the InnMind Carta discount?
InnMind members get 20% off the first year on any paid Carta plan, which are Build, Grow and Scale. That is the plan you move to when you pass 25 stakeholders or $1M raised, or when you need 409A valuations, priced round modeling or board tools.
Who is eligible for Carta Launch?
Any incorporated startup up to 25 stakeholders and $1M raised. You sign up with an email address and your certificate of incorporation, and no payment information is needed.
What happens when I outgrow Carta Launch?
You move to a paid plan: Build, Grow or Scale. These add priced round modeling, 409A valuations, board meetings and reporting for later stages. InnMind takes 20% off your first year on whichever plan you pick.
Do I need a paid InnMind plan to claim it?
No. Carta is free with any InnMind account. A free account lets you claim the deal and browse the full catalogue.