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# Business Development Manager at Carta

- **Company:** Carta
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/carta/jobs/7990772003

## Job description

The Company You’ll Join

Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work.

For more information about our offices and culture, check out our [Carta careers page](https://carta.com/careers/).

The Problems You’ll Solve

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of participation in the private markets. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Business Development Manager, VC-Backed Companies:

You will expand Carta’s distribution and market share by helping us deepen working relationships with key channel partners—and developing relationships with new ones. You will represent Carta as a valuable contributor to the Venture Capital ecosystem, helping us to drive venture capital-backed companies to Carta.

- Create champions for Carta’s products within the VC ecosystem in the UK and Europe by partnering with, developing scalable strategies for, and engaging with partners that support VC-backed companies.
- These partners include law firms, audit/accounting firms, consultants, compliance firms, industry groups, and tech partners among others.
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Delivery, Engineering, Implementations, Support, Sales, and Marketing to collect feedback from the industry, relay internally, and drive cross-functional conversations and roadmap for a strategy on deepening our mutual client penetration with preferred partners
- Develop and execute strategies to convert partners where Carta does not have deep relationships into preferred partners
- Coordinate and work alongside our Sales team to activate mutual books of business with partners
- Lead discovery on additional paths for Carta to add value to our partners to drive new business to Carta
- Drive non-linear referral motions with these partners to reliably drive a 50%+ increase in referrals
- Create awareness of Carta’s product for VC-backed companies, including identifying and attending conferences and other industry events
- Represent Carta in the field, meeting with current and prospective partners and attending industry events on Carta’s behalf (up to 25% travel)

The Team You’ll Work With

You’ll be joining our Business Development team that supports VC-backed companies globally. You’ll manage existing relationships and develop additional business opportunities for Carta in the UK & Europe markets. The Business Development role works cross-functionally to drive ecosystem partnerships to accelerate our growing business. Ideal candidates will be energized by building and managing impactful external relationships, driving cross-functional collaboration, digging into data, finding scalable and repeatable best practices, constructing strategic communications,  helping to change practices, and creating more owners across a rapidly evolving industry.

## About You

You enjoy building lasting, productive relationships. You are curious and you’re driven to key in on relationships and strategies that benefit all sides. You dig in to find ways to work with others. You are data-informed. You are empathetic with respect to the needs of our ecosystem partners. You have a strong moral compass. You are motivated by making a material impact on our business. You are energized by sharing your learnings with others. You roll up your sleeves to partner with colleagues from across the company to explore what’s possible and drive results.

## Qualifications

- An outgoing, natural networker with experience in building and maintaining relationships
- Knowledge of the VC Ecosystem in the UK, including legal firms, accelerators, VCs and the broader industry
- Familiarity with cap tables and venture-backed fundraising
- Strong communication, presentation, and networking skills, with experience attending industry events

Nice-to-Have

- Relevant network of contacts within the community, specifically encompassing Venture Capital firms and law firms firms, and the service providers that support them
- Prior experience building relationships or servicing funds as an industry partner supporting VC or private equity clients
- Prior experience managing relationships with high-profile ecosystem partners including investment funds, consultants, compliance providers, industry groups, investment platforms, wealth managers or other technology companies
- Understanding of fund formation, regulations that apply to funds, fund administration, fundraising, or valuation services.

Salary

We are hiring for multiple levels and locations, so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on geography, experience and expertise, and other factors. Carta's compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Disclosures:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email.
- Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the [E-Verify](https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify) and Department of Justice websites for more details.
- For information on our data privacy policies, see [Privacy](https://carta.com/privacy/), [CA Candidate Privacy](https://carta.com/privacy/candidate/), and [Brazil Transparency Report](https://carta.com/legal/br/brazil-pay-transparency/).
- Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to security@carta.com.

## About Carta

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Carta provides an intelligent platform that connects data, workflows, and people to power private capital operations, bringing together cutting-edge AI and expert human service.
- **Entity Type**: Private (raised over $1.2B in total funding)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (333 Bush Street Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94104)
- **Founded**: 2012 (as eShares, later renamed Carta)
- **Founders**: Henry Ward and Manu Kumar

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Private capital markets, equity management, fund administration, and valuation services.
- **Target customers**: B2B – startups, private companies, venture capital firms, private equity funds, investors, and their stakeholders.
- **Mission or purpose**: To make private markets as fast, automated, and connected as public markets, and to “create more owners” by expanding access to equity and ownership.

## Products & Services
- **Carta Platform (Equity Management)**: SaaS for cap table management, equity issuance, employee stock plan administration, and stakeholder communication.
- **Carta Fund Administration**: Back-office services for venture capital and private equity funds, including portfolio management, reporting, and compliance.
- **Carta Valuations (409A)**: Subscription-based 409A valuation services for private companies.
- **Carta Insights (via Tactyc acquisition)**: Strategic modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning tools for fund managers.
- **Carta Liquidity (Secondary Market)**: Facilitation of secondary transactions for private company shares.
- **Agentic Intelligence**: AI-powered monitoring, proactive orchestration, and process automation embedded across the platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: $500M annual recurring revenue (ARR) crossed in 2025
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in provided sources (Carta has raised over $1.2B from prominent investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, and others – not listed in sourced materials)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 1.7M+ equity holders on the platform
  - 50,000+ companies served in 160+ countries
  - 9,000+ funds and SPVs on the platform
  - $4.5T+ total equity value on the platform
  - 85% of US unicorns use Carta cap table
  - 1,900+ employees across 15 global locations
  - Recent acquisitions: Vauban, Capdesk (UK equity management), Tactyc (forecasting)
  - Partnerships: NYSE (preferred listing venue), Morgan Stanley at Work (public equity management)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Network effects**: The largest concentration of private company cap tables, fund data, and liquidity events creates a powerful data moat.
- **End-to-end platform**: Covers equity management, fund administration, valuations, and secondary trading – reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- **Agentic AI**: Deep integration of AI into workflows, leveraging proprietary data for accuracy and compliance.
- **Regulatory compliance**: Built-in audit trails, tax reporting, and adherence to financial regulations (e.g., ADGM regulation in UAE).
- **Global scale**: Operations in 15 locations, serving clients in 160+ countries, with a strong foothold in both the US and Europe.

## Strategic Focus
- **Agentic ERP for private capital**: Transforming the platform into a unified enterprise resource planning system for the private markets.
- **Global expansion**: Continued growth in Europe (via Capdesk and Vauban) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi office).
- **AI and automation**: Embedding context-aware agentic intelligence to boost productivity and accuracy for all users.
- **Partnerships and liquidity**: Deepening ties with investment banks (Morgan Stanley, NYSE) to create seamless paths from private to public markets.
- **Product innovation**: Building connectivity between investment firms, companies, and investors to streamline fundraising, ownership, and exits.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Carta emphasizes ownership, transparency, and problem-solving. Operating principles include “We act as owners,” “We play in the open,” and “We solve problems.” The company fosters an inclusive, unconventional builder mindset.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/remote-friendly – Cartans live and work across the world; offices in San Francisco, Abu Dhabi, and other locations.
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - Mental health coverage (8 coaching + 8 therapy sessions per year)
  - Minimum Time Off (MTO) – at least 3 paid weeks off per year, with unlimited additional PTO/sick days
  - Fertility coverage and 100% paid parental leave (12 weeks bonding, up to 22 weeks for birthing parent)
  - 401k matching (50% up to $5,000/year)
  - Full book reimbursement (no yearly cap)
  - Carta Business School – intensive leadership development
  - Quarterly hackathons, weekly Show & Tell, and Friday all-hands Town Halls
  - Full access to Claude tool suite and company-wide AI training
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on building the next generation of financial infrastructure, with high autonomy and a strong sense of mission.

## Sources
1. [carta.com](https://carta.com/)
2. [carta.com/careers](https://carta.com/careers/)
3. [carta.com/careers/life-at-carta](https://carta.com/careers/life-at-carta/)
4. [carta.com/uk/en/about](https://carta.com/uk/en/about/)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/carta/faq/workplace-perception)

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