The Thelander-PitchBook Investment Firm Compensation Survey is the only benchmark covering the entire private capital market — with responses from more than 2,000 of the world’s top VC, PE, family office, real estate, and CVC firms. Data is collected year-round and published in real time, so when the market shifts, you know immediately.
2,000+ firms surveyed · 85 job titles · 25+ years of expertise
Survey participation is always free. Submit your firm’s compensation data and receive access to real-time benchmarks for the exact job titles you input — at no cost.
All plans include 12 months of access and two users. Survey participation is free and unlocks discounted pricing — plus the ability to see exactly how your firm compares to the market.
Real-time market intelligence — updated continuously.
Most compensation surveys publish once a year. Thelander’s platform reflects live data year-round, so you’re always benchmarking against what firms are actually paying right now — not 12 months ago.
| Subscription Tier | Investment Firm Silver | Investment Firm Platinum | Investment Firm Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Titles Included | Access every job title you complete in the Thelander x PitchBook Investment Firm Compensation Survey | All 85 titles — Managing General Partner to Entry-Level Analyst | Same as Platinum |
| Investment Firm Overview Report | Included | Included | Included |
| Investment Firm Job Descriptions | Included | Included | Included |
| Advisory Board Member Compensation Report | – | Included | Included |
| Carried Interest & Management Fees Report | – | Included | Included |
| Gender, Benefits & Succession Planning Report | – | Included | Included |
| Salary Increase & Bonus Report | Participant version included | Included | Included |
| Access to previous Webinar Recordings, Monthly Newsletters and Podcast Episodes | Included | Included | |
| Year over Year Compensation Data | – | Can be added | Included |
| Compensation Planning Tool | – | Can be added | Included |
| Interactive, Regional Maps | – | Can be added | Included |
| Price | Free with survey participation | Contact us for pricing | Contact us for pricing |
Compensation planning tool. Map how cash and carry compensation shifts as your AUM grows — the first tool of its kind built specifically for investment firms. Model your entire compensation structure so you’re always ahead of the market.
Interactive regional compensation maps. See exactly how VC, PE, and CVC pay varies across the U.S. and globally.
Year-over-year compensation trends. Track how the market has shifted over time — not just a snapshot of today.
Thelander is the only firm that covers both investment firms and their portfolio companies. The Private Company dataset includes real-time compensation data from 3,000+ global tech and life science companies — endorsed by leading VC firms since day one.