Australian startups are excelling in employee ownership, with Carta's data showing higher equity participation compared to the US and other regions.
ANZ startups allocate a median of 12.6% of total equity to employee stock options, surpassing global averages and exhibiting a pro-equity culture.
Despite a slowdown in funding and hiring, Australian startups maintain larger option pools, offsetting smaller equity grants with higher exercise rates.
Carta's launch of Carta Launch in Australia provides free equity tools for early-stage startups, emphasizing the importance of employee ownership in maintaining team motivation and commitment.