Newsletter – PC Edition

As the leading source for compensation data for the private capital markets, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Thelander in-house survey tool, which combines our 25+ years of industry experience surveying privately held companies and investment firms with the power of real-time survey data. Why does it matter?Our new platform provides multiple benefits for users including increased security, confidentially, and real-time data. It also allows us to more efficiently deliver on our mission of bringing pay transparency and excellence to the private capital markets.  What’s new?Private companies and investment firms can now enter their compensation data through the Thelander Survey Tool, as well as

We received a lot of interest in last month’s Thelander Digest where we explored how bonus programs impact the total compensation for managing general partners. So this month, we’re exploring the same thing for Managing Directors/Partners and Senior Associates. For all of these positions, their total cash compensation may be just their base salary, while others also receive a bonus as well. This doesn’t necessarily mean that those with bonuses get paid more. Those without bonuses might have a higher base salary to make up for the difference. So which is it? Let’s dive in!  Thelander Key Takeaways: Want more compensation data? Participate in

For some managing general partners, their total cash compensation is just their base salary, while others also receive a bonus as well. This doesn’t necessarily mean that those with bonuses get paid more. Those without bonuses might have a higher base salary to make up for the difference. So which is it? In this month’s Thelander Digest, we’ll look at what percentages of managing general partners received a bonus and the median total cash they received in compensation. Let’s dive in!  Key TakeawaysAfter analyzing our data, we discovered the following: Want more compensation data? Participate in the Thelander Investment Firm Salary Increase & Bonus Survey

As the leader in private company and investment firm compensation data, J. Thelander Consulting’s data is commonly used by many publications to examine the current landscape of the industry.  Dan Primack from Axios used our data to examine the gender pay gap in private equity. We’ve included the article below. Private equity’s gender pay gap is shrinking, but remains pronounced at the top levels of larger firms, according to J. Thelander Consulting data shared exclusively with Axios. Why it matters: Parity is the goal. And please don’t bother with emails telling me why it shouldn’t be. Private equity’s gender pay gap is shrinking,

August’s Thelander Digest examines how AUM and type of firm impact the percentage of portfolio companies headed by women and/or under-represented minority CEOs. Let’s dig in by exploring the numbers.  How does compensation tie into this? Thelander is the only firm that covers the entire private capital market from your investment firm to your portfolio companies compensation. Did you enjoy our Thelander Digest, have ideas for future ones, or want to learn more about how J.Thelander Consulting can help you make informed decisions when it comes to hiring, incentivizing, and retaining talent? Email us here or give us a call at 305-793-8605. We love to hear from

July’s Thelander Digest examines compensation differences between venture capital firms and private equity firms, particularly for lower-level investment professionals.  Thelander data indicates:  For firms with $500-$999 Million AUM, we find: And lastly, at firms with more than $1 Billion AUM, our data shows: Do you want to find this data on other investment professionals? You can access this and many other topics for FREE by participating in our Investment Firm Compensation Survey.  Thelander is the only firm that covers the entire private capital market from your investment firm to your portfolio companies compensation. Did you enjoy our Thelander Digest, have ideas for future ones,

Welcome to the first Thelander Digest, our monthly newsletter where we explore compensation insights for investment firms. Each month we explore investment firm compensation insights across private capital markets. First up: how has compensation changed year over year for investment professionals? Thelander data indicates: Do you want to find this data on other investment professionals? You can access this and many other topics for FREE by participating in our Investment Firm Compensation Survey.  Thelander is the only firm that covers the entire private capital market from your investment firm to your portfolio companies compensation. Did you enjoy our Thelander Digest, have ideas for