Carta lands in HK – Masterclass: Understanding Captables and ESOPs for Startups
Details
Carta has landed in Hong Kong and they are bringing their wealth of knowledge, experience and successes with them. Join this masterclass designed for startup founders to better understand the fundamentals of cap tables and employee stock option plans (ESOPs), and how they impact hiring, ownership, and fundraising.
Led by Carta, the session will cover key concepts founders should know when structuring equity, managing ownership, and preparing for future fundraising rounds. Founders will also gain practical insights into how startups can manage cap tables and equity more effectively as they grow.
Event Details:
Date: 26th March 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 14:00-15:00 (GMT+8)
Language: English
Location: Multi-Function Room 1, Building 17W, Hong Kong Science Park
Event Highlight:
- How to structure your equity when preparing for fundraising.
- Manage cap tables and equity as they grow
- Fundamentals of ESOPs
Event Agenda:
-Introduction to Carta
-What are cap tables and ESOPs
-Impact measurement
-Structure your equity for fundraising
-HKSTP and its ecosystem
-Q & A Session
About Carta:
Carta is the ERP for private capital, connecting the entire ecosystem – from GPs and LPs to CEOs, CFOs, employees and advisors. Teams use it to issue equity in minutes, model scenarios before big decisions, and give employees a clear view of the upside they’re helping create. Investors use it to see their portfolio, funds, and LPs in one place - and move faster on the opportunities that matter.
About the Speaker:
Charlie Pennington is a startup growth expert and leads Carta’s Go-To-Market and Sales strategy across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, ANZ, and Africa. He joined Carta in 2023 and has helped scale its equity and fundraising platform in these regions. Previously, he spent six years at HubSpot, growing its Asia operation from 15 to over 200 employees. With experience across Europe, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, and ANZ, Charlie helps founders design and execute scalable growth strategies.