CVC vs. VC Compensation: How Does the Total Cash Compare?
There are jobs, regardless of type of firm, that are competitive. In August’s Thelander Digest, we’ll explore how compensation for Senior Associates and Associates compares at corporate venture and venture capital firms. Let’s get started! Chart 1 shows the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile for total cash for senior associates. Chart 2 shows the 25th percentile, median, and 75th […]
What are the Compensation Trends for CVC Unit Leaders?
In July’s Thelander Digest, we explore how the total cash compensation for CVC Unit Leaders has changed since 2021 to uncover trends. The first graph compares the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile for total cash (base salary + bonus, or just base salary) YoY. What does the data tell us? The second graph shows the […]
United States vs. Europe: Where Are CVC Units Paid More?
In June’s Thelander Digest, we examine how compensation differs between corporate venture capital units in the United States versus Europe. So where do you think CVC units are paid more? Let’s dig into the data! The first graph shows the median, the 75th percentile, and the maximum total cash for senior investment professionals in the United States vs. […]
A Guide To CVC Compensation
In May’s Thelander Digest, we examine what the compensation landscape looks like for CVC professionals. We do this by looking at the median total cash for four different positions: CVC unit leader, senior investment professional, senior associate, and associate. First, let’s look at how the compensation for each positions is influenced by the filter: total CVC investment capital under team […]
What’s the Compensation Forecast for CVC Professionals?
In April’s Thelander Digest, we examine what the compensation landscape looks like for CVC professionals. Last month, J.Thelander Consulting hosted a webinar with DLA Piper and Bell Mason Group to give a full market update, and examine how CVC compensation trends have evolved in recent years. Jody Thelander, founder & CEO of the namesake firm, discussed exclusive insights, which […]
How CVC Unit Structure Impacts Long Term Incentives
In this months Thelander Digest, we explore how CVC Unit Structure and Investment Capital Under Team Management influence what types of long term incentives are offered in addition to base pay and cash bonus. All of the data presented is collected through the Thelander Investment Firm – CVC Compensation Survey. If you are interested in securing free access […]
Is Carried Interest on the Rise for CVC Units?
In February’s Thelander Digest, we explore if carried interest is on the rise for CVC units. By examining the graphs below that illustrate our data from the Thelander Investment Firm-CVC Compensation Survey, we explore notable trends. The Thelander Digest is powered by real-time compensation data from the Thelander Investment Firm-CVC Compensation Survey. There is no cost to participate and all respondents […]
How Much are Salaries Increasing for CVC Units in 2023?
In this month’s Thelander Digest, we explore how salaries are changing in CVC units. By examining the graph below, we find that 4% more of individuals at CVC units receive a salary increase for 2023 compared to last year. Is AUM a factor in whether or not an individual received a salary increase? The data says yes. We asked if […]
Introducing… The Thelander In-House Survey Tool
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 […]
How do Bonuses Impact Compensation for Senior Associates?
We received a lot of interest in last month’s Thelander Digest where we explored how bonus programs impact the total compensation for Senior Investment Professional. So this month, we’re exploring the same thing for Senior Associates. For these positions, their total cash compensation may be just their base salary, while others also receive a bonus as […]