Equidam vs Tactyc by Carta
A side-by-side comparison of Equidam and Tactyc by Carta — two options for modeling & valuation. Pricing, features, and honest pros and cons.
Category
Modeling & Valuation
Modeling & Valuation
Rating
4.0 / 5
4.6 / 5
Pricing
From ~$25/mo
Subscription / Custom
Best for
Sanity-checking pre-seed and seed valuations
GPs modeling construction and reserves beyond Excel
Key features
- Five weighted valuation methodologies
- DCF, VC method, Scorecard and Checklist approaches
- Industry benchmark calibration
- Shareable, negotiation-ready reports
- Scenario adjustments on assumptions
- Portfolio construction modeling (checks, ownership, pacing)
- Reserve planning and follow-on optimization
- Scenario and probabilistic forecasting
- Actual vs. plan tracking as deals close
- LP-ready outputs for fundraising decks
Pros
- Multi-method output resists single-model bias
- Cheap enough to run on every serious term-sheet discussion
- Transparent assumptions invite productive negotiation
- The de facto standard for venture portfolio construction
- Replaces fragile fund-model spreadsheets outright
- Forecast-vs-actuals view keeps reserves honest
Cons
- Founder-facing framing — investors adapt rather than adopt
- Early-stage valuation remains judgment; the model just organizes it
- Subscription cost stings at nano-fund scale
- Deepest value comes when paired with Carta's stack