How Has Comp for Life Science CEOs Changed this Decade?
Recent pharmaceutical advances have placed a significant spotlight on biotech and a race to attract top talent in the field. But you might be surprised to learn that, in the past four years, medtech executive salaries and equity have surpassed those in biotech – at least for companies that have raised less than $30 million […]
Pay Premiums in the Wave of an AI Boom: What Private Companies Are Paying for Technical Talent
This month, we’re excited to release our updated analysis of technical staff-level pay premiums. In the current tech landscape, certain positions command a premium due to high demand for specialized skills, especially amidst the AI boom. Understanding these elevated compensation rates is crucial to stay competitive. Utilize the Thelander platform to benchmark these sought-after positions […]
Gender Pay Gap Tightens in Startups’ C-Suites
Welcome back to the Thelander Digest. Since March is Women’s History Month, we dug into our private company dataset to look at how the representation of female C-Suite executives at private companies has changed YoY and what progress has been made in closing the gender pay gap between men and women at the highest levels. Here’s […]
What Does Your Equity Really Mean for Your Private Company?
Ensuring the right equity distribution in privately held companies is key. Access to real-time, quality market data helps accurately benchmark and determine competitive equity allocations for your team in relation to cash compensation. Equity, typically vested over four years with a one year cliff, is THE long-term incentive exclusive to private companies. It not only drives […]
Compensation Committee 101: What Every Private Company Needs to Know
This month, we delve into the fundamentals of establishing a compensation philosophy and the intricacies of working effectively with your compensation committee. Creating or refining a compensation philosophy is crucial for the sustained success of any private company. This philosophy forms the foundation of your pay practices, providing a clear ‘why’ that guides your executives […]
Private Company Salary Increase Percentages for 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, what better topic to dive into than salary increases and bonuses? Drawing on the findings from the recently published Thelander Private Company Year-End Merit Increase, Option Pool & Bonus Report (available on the Thelander Platform) we’ll explore who received a salary increase for 2025 at private companies, what the percentage […]
An Inside Look at Private Company Salary Increases
As we near the end of the year and your company plans for 2025, we’re addressing questions about salary increases and compensation trends to help you level up your compensation game. Salary increases can serve multiple functions: Ultimately, these measures aim to minimize turnover, retain key employees, and ensure competitiveness in the market. Determining the size of […]
What is a 409A valuation?
Welcome to this special edition of the Private Company Digest. This month, we’re joined by Scalar, a leader in business valuations, renowned for their extensive experience across over 25,000 valuations for diverse purposes including 409A, executive compensation, and more. Scalar’s insights will guide us through the intricacies of 409A valuations, a critical element for private companies […]
Where are the Highest Paid Private Company CEOs?
While public company CEO compensation is widely reported, identifying what types of private companies are paying top dollar for their CEOs is not as clear-cut. In this edition, we explore several factors that influence CEO pay in the private sector. So, which private companies are paying the most for their CEOs? Let’s dive into our data. […]
Private Company M&A Activity is Up. Is Your Company Prepared?
We’re excited to continue our “Comp Talks for Private Companies” virtual series with Cooley. With two sessions behind us, we’ve delved into equity awards and compensation strategies amid market fluctuations, including refresh grants and option repricing. Our upcoming session on September 18th will explore how to level up your compensation strategies. Sign up for it here […]