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Full-Time

Business Development Manager

Private Equity

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Carta

Carta

1,001-5,000 employees

Financial platform for fundraising and equity management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Venture Capital
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services
Legal

Compensation Overview

$180k - $225kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • Strong negotiations skills and a knowledge of procurement processes within private equity funds
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the private equity/buyout industry
  • Relevant network of contacts within the private equity ecosystem, including the service providers that support the firms
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and networking skills, with experience leading meetings with key leaders and decision makers
  • Deep understanding of SaaS business models
Responsibilities
  • Create champions for Carta’s private equity products within firms, as well as the PE firm ecosystem at large, by developing scalable strategies for, and engaging with, partners that support private equity funds
  • Build relationships with private equity firm procurement teams and own partnership and referral agreement negotiations
  • Be the primary business lead for internal partners to implement successfully negotiated deals
  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Delivery, Implementations and Support to, among other things, implement successfully negotiated referral agreements, drive referrals, and collect feedback from the industry and inform the strategy that will deepen private equity ecosystem relationships
  • Promote Carta’s thought leadership in the PE space, helping Carta to drive effective and engaging content to progress the industry’s thinking and grow its increasing focus on Carta
  • Leverage Salesforce to map partner contacts by firm and geography, and maintain the business development team’s partner database
  • Represent Carta in the field, meeting with current and prospective partners and attending industry events on Carta’s behalf (up to 25% travel)

Carta provides a platform that simplifies the fundraising process for businesses, particularly startups, venture capitalists, and private equity firms. The platform offers a range of tools and services that help manage assets, automate back office operations, and provide insights into investment portfolios. One of its standout features is the use of machine learning to deliver real-time market intelligence, which aids businesses in making informed decisions about employee compensation. Additionally, Carta facilitates equity sales for employees and investors, making what can be a complicated process much easier. Unlike many competitors, Carta combines software with expert services to create a more comprehensive solution for its clients. The goal of Carta is to make fundraising faster, easier, and more cost-effective for businesses.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Carta's extensive suite of tools and services can significantly streamline the fundraising process, making it easier and more cost-effective for startups and investors.
  • The company's ability to provide real-time market intelligence and robust data sets can help businesses make more informed decisions, particularly in compensation and equity management.
  • Partnerships with firms like Herzog and proactive compliance solutions position Carta as a trusted and innovative leader in the fintech space.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach incident could undermine client trust and impact Carta's reputation in the market.
  • A decline in venture deal counts and cash raised, as reported, may affect Carta's revenue and growth prospects.

What makes Carta unique

  • Carta's platform uniquely integrates machine learning to provide real-time market intelligence and compensation data, setting it apart from traditional financial services.
  • The company's focus on simplifying equity sales and back office automation offers a comprehensive solution that addresses multiple pain points for startups and investors.
  • Carta's proactive approach to compliance, such as offering a free Corporate Transparency Act compliance solution, demonstrates its commitment to regulatory support and client ease.

Benefits

Free lunch and snacks

Equity

Employee liquidity every 12-18 months