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Investment Firm Bonus Structure

March 30, 2026 3:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Investment Firm Bonus Structure

Investment firm bonus structure varies widely across PE and VC firms — and understanding how bonuses are set is critical ...


“How big should our option pool be?”

March 30, 2026 10:51 am Published by Comments Off on “How big should our option pool be?”

Welcome back to the Thelander Digest. This month, we are digging into one of the most important elements for a ...


How to Have the Compensation Conversation with Your Corporate Parent

February 27, 2026 3:24 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Have the Compensation Conversation with Your Corporate Parent

CVC compensation is structurally different from corporate pay. Thelander outlines how CVC unit leaders can make the case to HR and corporate parents for competitive investment team compensation.


Carry Dollars at Work: What Every VC Needs to Know

February 27, 2026 3:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Carry Dollars at Work: What Every VC Needs to Know

What are carry dollars at work? Thelander data shows how carry dollars at work — the potential dollar value of carried interest at a 2x gross multiple — has shifted across firm sizes and levels since 2023.