CVC vs. VC Compensation
It’s no secret that CVC units heavily recruit talent from VC firms. But are CVC unit’s relying exclusively on better compensation packages to snag top talent? A glimpse at the data shows where salaries might play a big role in building or expanding your team. Thelander data shows that cash compensation often depends on the size […]
Key Takeaways from the March CVC Compensation Webinar
We’re happy to share the recording of our March 6th CVC Compensation Panel Webinar, featuring panelists from Cooley and Echo Health Ventures. This interactive session explored current CVC compensation trends and shared valuable insights on how firms are navigating the evolving market. You can watch the full webinar below. Key Takeaways Included: AUM Matters: Thelander analyzes […]
CVC Compensation Structure: Why Are Corporate Shares Essential in CVC Units?
Join J.Thelander Consulting, Cooley and Echo Health Ventures for a CVC Compensation Panel Webinar next Thursday, March 6th from 10:00 – 11:00 am PST. Can’t join us live? RSVP to secure the recording. Welcome to this month’s Thelander CVC Digest. Corporate shares represent a unique facet of compensation exclusively available within CVC units. What makes them so special? […]
How Are Long-Term Incentives Evolving at CVC Units?
Welcome back to the first Thelander Digest of 2025. Nearly a year has passed since we last delved into long-term incentives at CVC units. This month, we’re revisiting this crucial topic with an enhanced focus on which incentives are being utilized now vs. in 2023 and 2024 and whether on-balance-sheet or off-balance-sheet makes a difference. In addition […]
What Trends Are Emerging in Salary Increases for 2025 at CVC Units?
This month, we’re excited to offer you an exclusive sneak peek at the results from the CVC Salary Increase & Bonus Survey. The deadline to participate has been extended to January 10th—click here to secure your free report and access a subset of compensation data on Thelander’s proprietary platform. Let’s dive into the data. Chart 1 […]
Compensation Trends for CVC Unit Leaders
Welcome to this month’s CVC Digest, where we focus on the crucial role of salary increases in a total compensation strategy. Salary increases serve not only to reward performance but also to adjust for cost of living and retain key personnel. It’s important to align these increases with comprehensive market data and the strategic value each role brings […]
Calculating Shadow / Phantom / Synthetic Carry for CVC Units
In this edition, we delve into the calculation of shadow/phantom/synthetic (SPS) carry in Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) units. SPS carry can be a key long-term incentive that aligns the interests of CVC professionals with the sustained success of their portfolio companies. We’ll explore various methodologies for computing SPS carry, including the application of vesting schedules […]
Where are CVCs Sourcing their Top Talent?
In this issue, we explore trends in the recruitment landscape of Corporate Venture Capital. Understanding where talent is coming from and what attracts them helps CVCs refine their recruitment strategies and stay competitive in acquiring top talent. So where are CVCs sourcing their top talent? Let’s dive into the data. Chart 1 shows what type of […]
Liquidation Preferences 101
Welcome to the August edition of the CVC Digest. Thelander is the only firm to cover compensation for the entire private capital market – from your firm to your portfolio companies. That is why we wanted to give you an exclusive preview of the findings from our Thelander Private Company M&A with Change of Control & Severance Survey […]
How Does Your Region Affect CVC Compensation?
Welcome to the July Edition of the Thelander CVC Digest. In this edition, we delve into the complexities of compensation across different regions, shedding light on how geographic disparities influence total cash compensation and incentive structures for CVC Unit Leaders and Senior Investment Professionals. By examining these variances, we aim to provide CVCs with the […]