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 […]
UK vs US Private Company Compensation
Welcome back to the Thelander Digest for July. Last year, we explored global compensation data for private companies, and this year, we’ve significantly deepened our scope. In collaboration with the BioIndustry Association (BIA) in London, we have launched the Private Company UK Compensation Initiative, enhancing our offerings with real-time compensation data specifically tailored for the UK market. […]
Private Company Compensation by Financing vs. Series
Welcome back to the Thelander Private Company Digest for June. Last month, we released a new filter on our platform allowing users to customize their search by most recent series raised. In honor the new feature, we decided to analyze how customizing compensation by series versus total amount of financing impacts compensation for the most senior […]
Private Company Salary Structures: Entry Level Pay Bands & Equity
It’s commencement season, which means many college graduates will soon be on the hunt for their first career jobs – with many looking to the private capital markets to jumpstart their careers. This could prove challenging in this economy, where landing a well-paid job is extremely competitive, coupled with fewer entry-level job openings. However, for companies […]
Private Company Non-Investor Board Member Compensation
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from our survey participants and clients is about how to compensate non-investor/independent board members. Non-investor board members contribute to private company boards because they typically have industry knowledge and valuable contacts that can help the company succeed. By appointing an independent member, the board can also […]