How CVC Unit Leader Compensation Has Changed Since 2022
CVC Unit Leader compensation has grown meaningfully over the past five years, with the sharpest gains showing up in carried interest. Using data from the Thelander platform, this data drop tracks how total cash and carried interest for CVC Unit Leaders—senior corporate-level executives running corporate venture units—have shifted from 2022 through 2026, at both the […]
How Long Until You Get Promoted? Career Progression at Investment Firms
The promotion timeline at investment firms varies by level, but the data reveals a clear pattern: the higher you climb, the longer it takes to move up. Using data from the Thelander platform across 500+ investment firms, here’s how long professionals typically spend in each role before their next promotion. Using data from the Thelander […]
Committing Capital For Your Carry: What Every VC Needs to Know
How much capital are GPs expected to commit for their carry? Thelander data shows VC fund commitment requirements are rising — see 2023–2025 benchmarks by partner level.
What Are Director of Investor Relations Making at Investment Firms?
Investor relations has become a strategic role at investment firms, and Director of Investor Relations compensation is starting to reflect it. As fundraising and exits take longer, Directors of IR sit at the intersection of capital raising, LP communication and firm reputation. So, does the compensation data reflect that growing responsibility? At firms with less […]
Family Office vs. Venture Capital Firms: Who Pays More?
When it comes to family office vs venture capital compensation, there’s no single answer to who pays more, it depends entirely on the role, the percentile you’re using and the total AUM. This week’s investment firm data drop analyzes total cash and carried interest compensation for Managing General Partners and Director / Principal level roles at family offices and […]
Investment Firm Salary Increases for 2026
Welcome back to the Thelander Compensation Digest. As we wrap up 2025, here is a sneak peek at the results from our Salary Increase & Bonus Survey with PitchBook. Noteworthy is the cost of living increase as a factor for salary increases, which ties directly to market conditions. Find out more below! The percentage of […]
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, […]
Do Life Science Investors Get Paid More Than Tech Investors?
Thelander data compares cash compensation and carried interest for life science vs. tech investors by AUM. See how investment focus impacts Managing Director/Partner pay in 2025.
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 […]