Charles Schwab Backs Qapita’s Global Expansion

Charles Schwab Backs Qapita’s Global Expansion

Charles Schwab Backs Singapore’s Qapita, A Carta Challenger, In $26.5M Deal Charles Schwab backs Singapore’s Qapita, a Carta challenger , in a $26.5 million Series B funding round that marks a major step for the fintech’s expansion into U.S. markets. The partnership is more than just a funding milestone — it’s a strategic move to reshape how startups manage equity globally. Image Credits:Qapita Schwab And Qapita Join Forces To Power U.S. Equity Management As part of the deal, Charles Schwab introduced a new product, Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services , powered by Qapita. The platform allows U.S. startups to efficiently manage cap tables , administer employee stock plans, and prepare for IPO readiness — functions traditionally dominated by Carta. This collaboration underscores Schwab’s growing focus on private markets while giving Qapita a solid foothold in North America. From Spreadsheet Chaos To Smart Equity Management Founded in 2019 by Ravi Ravulaparthi (CEO) , Lakshman Gupta (COO) , and Va…