Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 901 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | venture-backed companies needing comprehensive cap table modeling, fund administration, and valuations | venture-backed companies needing comprehensive cap table modeling, fund administration, and valuations | 88% |
| 2 | early to mid-stage startups managing SAFE notes and token warrants | early to mid-stage startups managing SAFE notes and token warrants | 63% |
| 3 | European and multinational teams managing cross-border compliance and multi-currency reporting | European and multinational teams managing cross-border compliance and multi-currency reporting | 38% |
| 4 | budget-conscious startups looking for affordable cap table management and valuations | budget-conscious startups looking for affordable cap table management and valuations | 26% |
| 5 | early-stage founders seeking transparent pricing and simple stock option workflows | early-stage founders seeking transparent pricing and simple stock option workflows | 17% |
| 6 | established enterprises requiring advanced equity administration and complex scenario modeling | established enterprises requiring advanced equity administration and complex scenario modeling | 13% |
| 7 | companies managing equity grants and stock options for international contractors | companies managing equity grants and stock options for international contractors | 12% |
| 8 | organizations looking for bank-backed equity plan administration | organizations looking for bank-backed equity plan administration | 10% |
| 9 | startups already organizing fundraising rounds and investor paperwork within AngelList | startups already organizing fundraising rounds and investor paperwork within AngelList | 8% |
| 10 | scaling companies needing multi-jurisdiction equity plan compliance and audit support | scaling companies needing multi-jurisdiction equity plan compliance and audit support | 8% |
| 11 | 6% | ||
| 12 | 5% | ||
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | 5% |
Week of Jul 27–Aug 2 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Eqvista, 20% on ChatGPT Search and 33% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carta | 90% | 86% | |
| Pulley | 67% | 58% | |
| Ledgy | 40% | 35% | |
| Eqvista | 20% | 33% | |
| Cake Equity | 17% | 18% | |
| Morgan Stanley | 14% | 12% | |
| Deel | 10% | 14% | |
| J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions | 9% | 10% | |
| AngelList | 8% | 9% | |
| Qapita | 6% | 10% |
57% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. valueaddvc.com, thestartuplawblog.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
The 5 brands that lead or place most often
| Topic | Carta | Pulley | Eqvista | Ledgy | Cake Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Led by Carta 7 | |||||
| Stock plan administration | |||||
| Cap tables with 409a valuations | |||||
| Angel investor and safe note management | |||||
| Cap table scenario modeling | |||||
| Global equity plan management | |||||
| Attorney-verified cap table management | |||||
| Equity management with payroll integration | Not named | Not named | |||
| Led by Pulley 1 | |||||
| Token warrant cap table management | |||||
| Led by Eqvista 1 | |||||
| Affordable cap table and 409a | Not named | Not named | |||
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how do i choose a fund administration platform?
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