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 […]
Pay Premiums in the Wave of an AI Boom: What Private Companies Are Paying for Technical Talent
This month, we’re excited to release our updated analysis of technical staff-level pay premiums. In the current tech landscape, certain positions command a premium due to high demand for specialized skills, especially amidst the AI boom. Understanding these elevated compensation rates is crucial to stay competitive. Utilize the Thelander platform to benchmark these sought-after positions […]
Gender Pay Gap Tightens in Startups’ C-Suites
Welcome back to the Thelander Digest. Since March is Women’s History Month, we dug into our private company dataset to look at how the representation of female C-Suite executives at private companies has changed YoY and what progress has been made in closing the gender pay gap between men and women at the highest levels. Here’s […]
How Does Firm Size Impact Team Structure and Compensation?
This month’s Digest is all about Firm Structure & Compensation. We’re digging into how many people are in each part of your organization, how that changes based on total AUM, and what the compensation looks like across those roles. As AUM grows, so does team complexity – more partners, more junior partners, and expanded investment […]
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 […]
What Does Your Equity Really Mean for Your Private Company?
Ensuring the right equity distribution in privately held companies is key. Access to real-time, quality market data helps accurately benchmark and determine competitive equity allocations for your team in relation to cash compensation. Equity, typically vested over four years with a one year cliff, is THE long-term incentive exclusive to private companies. It not only drives […]
What’s the Payoff for Being on an Advisory Board?
Welcome back to the Thelander Digest for Investment Firms. Many of our readers are busy on boards or compensation committees for their portfolio companies so we recommend subscribing to our Private Company Digest for additional insights pertinent to your portfolio companies. We understand the value of both being on a board, providing crucial strategic guidance, industry expertise, […]
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? […]
Welcome to the CapLander Podcast: Diving into Private Capital Markets
In the inaugural episode of the CapLander podcast, Jody Thelander and Morgan Thelander from J. Thelander Consulting introduce their new show focusing on the dynamic world of private capital markets. They share the story behind the founding of their compensation data and consulting firm, detailing Jody’s journey from the fashion industry to building a data-driven […]
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 […]