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September 1, 2022

US equity management fintech Carta acquires UK’s Capdesk

The deal allows Carta to muscle in on Capdesk’s network of European startup cap tables


Amy O'Brien

2 min read

Christian Gabriel, Capdesk's CEO

US fintech unicorn Carta has acquired UK counterpart Capdesk for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced today.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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