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Private Company Compensation by Gender: What the Data Shows for Executives and Staff

This month, we are digging into gender compensation data for executives and staff-level employees. According to the PitchBook – NVCA Q3 Venture Monitor Report, “80% of first-time financings go to all-male teams.” Thelander has been tracking gender compensation dat for the last 10 years. So, how does this impact compensation? The composition of the 9,734 total […]

The State of Gender Compensation in VC

This month, we are digging into gender compensation data among partners and non-partners at venture capital firms. The compensation of the 3,905 total employees whose gender was indicated in our 2025 Thelander-PitchBook Investment Firm Compensation Survey was:  So, what’s the breakdown in venture at firms with less than $1 billion in total AUM? Male partners […]

Are Bonuses A Part of Your Total Compensation Program?

This month, we are digging into bonuses. For investment firms, bonuses can come in a couple of forms: According to the PitchBook – NVCA Q3 Venture Monitor Report, “GPs are exploring ways to generate distributions. The use of secondaries continues to grow, and new ways to use continuation-style vehicles are starting to enter the market. Now, […]

Are Bonuses A Part of Your Total Compensation Program?

Private company bonus program — bonus as a percentage of base salary by seniority

This month, we are digging into annual bonuses – who receives them, what percentage of the base salary they are and what is used to set individual performance targets. Bonuses can be an effective short-term incentive to reward performance in addition to the annual salary. What’s the most effective way to use bonuses? It depends […]

Key Takeaways From the CVC Compensation Panel Webinar

We’re happy to share the recording of our October CVC Compensation Panel Webinar, featuring panelists from Cooley and TDK Ventures. This interactive session explored current CVC compensation trends and valuable insights on how firms are navigating the evolving market. You can watch the full webinar below. Key Takeaways Included: The Professionalization of CVC: There is a […]

Keep Your Finger On The Pulse of Compensation

In today’s fundraising environment, it is taking longer for companies to raise capital and when they do, the rounds are typically bigger, which helps secure a longer runway. According to the latest PitchBook Global Private Market Fundraising Report, “the tone has reverted to cautiously optimistic. The recent uptick in exit activity, coupled with announcements from large […]

Do Life Science Investors Get Paid More Than Tech Investors? 

When it comes to tracking compensation trends, including the mix of cash and carry, investment firms – including CVC Units – often ask us: Does a life science firm pay differently than a tech firm? Do the areas you invest in impact the compensation for your team? This month’s Thelander Digest answers that question, breaking down total […]

How Investment Firms Are Using AI: Data from the Thelander AI in VC Survey

This month, we are giving you an exclusive look at the results from the AI in VC Survey.  Many investment firms are already getting support from AI, but how far does this extend? Key job roles, especially in fields like investment management, are not looking like they will be replaced by AI. There’s too much knowledge, experience […]