Henry Ward
Henry Ward is the CEO and co-founder of Carta, a company he established in 2012. Under his leadership, Carta has become a leading platform for managing equity and ownership, serving over 50,000 companies, 8,500 investment funds, and 2.5 million equity holders. Ward has guided Carta to manage hundreds of billions of dollars in equity, providing solutions for cap table management, valuations, and equity plans. Henry Ward co-founded Carta in 2012, initially named eShares, to revolutionize equity management for private companies. Under his leadership, Carta achieved unicorn status by 2019, reaching a valuation over $1 billion. He expanded Carta's offerings beyond cap table management to include fund administration and private equity solutions, growing the company to manage hundreds of billions in equity. Ward has been recognized as a leader in fintech and SaaS, with Carta appearing on Forbes' "World's Best Cloud Companies" and Fast Company's Most Innovative list. His vision continues to drive Carta's mission of creating a more transparent and liquid private market.
About Carta
Carta, founded in 2012, is a FinTech company specializing in equity management and ownership. They help private companies, investors, and employees manage cap tables, valuations, and equity plans. Core features include cap table management, fund administration, and valuation software. Benefits include transparency, automation, and streamlined financial operations.