Are Bonuses A Part of Your Total Compensation Program?
This month, we are digging into annual bonuses – who receives them, what percentage of the base salary they are and what is used to set individual performance targets. Bonuses can be an effective short-term incentive to reward performance in addition to the annual salary. What’s the most effective way to use bonuses? It depends […]
Key Takeaways From the CVC Compensation Panel Webinar
We’re happy to share the recording of our October CVC Compensation Panel Webinar, featuring panelists from Cooley and TDK Ventures. This interactive session explored current CVC compensation trends and valuable insights on how firms are navigating the evolving market. You can watch the full webinar below. Key Takeaways Included: The Professionalization of CVC: There is a […]
Do Life Science Investors Get Paid More Than Tech Investors?
Thelander data compares cash compensation and carried interest for life science vs. tech investors by AUM. See how investment focus impacts Managing Director/Partner pay in 2025.
Keep Your Finger On The Pulse of Compensation
In today’s fundraising environment, it is taking longer for companies to raise capital and when they do, the rounds are typically bigger, which helps secure a longer runway. According to the latest PitchBook Global Private Market Fundraising Report, “the tone has reverted to cautiously optimistic. The recent uptick in exit activity, coupled with announcements from large […]
Do Life Science Investors Get Paid More Than Tech Investors?
When it comes to tracking compensation trends, including the mix of cash and carry, investment firms – including CVC Units – often ask us: Does a life science firm pay differently than a tech firm? Do the areas you invest in impact the compensation for your team? This month’s Thelander Digest answers that question, breaking down total […]
How Investment Firms Are Using AI: Data from the Thelander AI in VC Survey
This month, we are giving you an exclusive look at the results from the AI in VC Survey. Many investment firms are already getting support from AI, but how far does this extend? Key job roles, especially in fields like investment management, are not looking like they will be replaced by AI. There’s too much knowledge, experience […]
CEO Compensation in Digital Health, Biotech and Tech
How much do digital health CEOs earn in 2025? Thelander benchmarks CEO cash and equity compensation across digital health, biotech, and tech — broken down by early and mid-stage companies.
CEO Compensation in Digital Health, Biotech and Tech
“When you’re building a company, there’s always the question of how much should you pay yourself. The best way to answer that question? Look at actual data.” – Halle Tecco We teamed up with Rock Health Founder, Halle Tecco, to look at what digital health CEO compensation looks like in 2025, how it has changed over […]
How Can CVCs Leverage AI?
Always on the cutting edge of industry trends and innovation, Thelander has released its first AI & Compensation Report, with exclusive insights regarding the use of AI in investment firms of every size and type. Our survey is ongoing, so you can still participate here and weigh in on how your CVC unit is using AI. Whether […]
Emerging Investment Firms Show Compensation Growth for Key Players
How is compensation for investment professionals stacking up so far for 2025? Using one of our newest platform enhancements, year over year compensation trends, we are going to dig in and see how the median total cash has changed for investment professionals since 2023. YoY Median Total Cash, Less than $250 Million in AUM Key […]