Welcome to Venture Capital Careers' salary and compensation survey. Our goal is to collect comprehensive data on the compensation and professional background of venture capitalists so we can bring more transparency to the industry.
As the industry continues to grow and mature, it is essential to understand the demographics, job titles, salaries, and fund characteristics of venture capital professionals. This report provides an in-depth analysis of a dataset consisting of 25 respondents from various locations, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, France, and others. The report explores the demographics, job titles, salaries, education, fund characteristics, and work modes of venture capital professionals, providing valuable insights into the industry.
The findings of this report can inform hiring decisions, compensation strategies, and talent development initiatives, ultimately contributing to the growth and success of the venture capital industry.
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Summary
Demographics
- The dataset consists of 25 respondents, with 14 males and 11 females.
- The age range is 22-50, with an average age of 30.
- The respondents are from various locations, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, France, and others.
Job Titles and Experience
- The most common job titles are Analyst (6 respondents), Associate (5 respondents), and Partner/Managing Partner (4 respondents).
- The respondents have an average of 5 years of experience in the venture capital industry, with a range of 0-12 years.
Salary and Bonus
- The average total annual salary is 123,000, with a range of 37,500 to $300,000.
- The average annual bonus is 23,000, with a range of 0 to $100,000.
- The carry (a share of the profits) ranges from 0.1% to 7.5%.
Education
- The majority of respondents (80%) hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
- 40% of respondents hold a Master's degree or higher.
- 12% of respondents hold a Doctorate degree or higher.
Fund Characteristics
- The average fund size is 251 million, with a range of under 25 million to over $1 billion.
- The most common fund stages are Seed (36%), Series A (24%), and Corporate Venture Capital (16%).
- The most common sectors are B2B SaaS (24%), Fintech (16%), and Healthcare (12%).
Work Mode and Location
- The majority of respondents (80%) work in a hybrid mode, with 12% working on-site and 8% working remotely.
- The most common locations are the United States (40%), United Kingdom (24%), and India (12%).
Other Insights
- The data suggests that there is a positive correlation between fund size and salary, with larger funds tend to pay higher salaries.
- The data also suggests that there is a positive correlation between experience and salary, with more experienced professionals tend to earn higher salaries.
Venture Capital Analyst Salaries and Compensation
Analyst in London, UK
- Experience: 1 year
- Compensation: £37.5k salary
- Fund Size: 201-500 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate venture capital
Analyst in Warsaw, Poland
- Experience: 1 year
- Compensation: 60,000 salary (currency not specified)
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Pre-seed
Analyst in Germany
- Experience: 1 year
- Compensation: €65,000 salary + €3,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 25-50 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Analyst in the UK
- Experience: 2 years
- Compensation: £50,000 salary + £7,500 bonus
- Fund Size: 201-500 million
- Fund Stage: Multi-stage
Analyst in Bangalore, India
- Experience: 1 year
- Compensation: ₹1,500,000 salary
- Fund Size: 25-50 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
Analyst in Paris, France
- Experience: 0 years
- Compensation: €21,000 salary
- Fund Size: 25-50 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate venture capital
Analyst in Los Angeles, USA
- Experience: 2 years
- Compensation: 85,000 salary + 15,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 101-200 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Analyst in Remote, USA
- Experience: 0 years
- Compensation: 90,000 salary + 20,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 501-1 billion
- Fund Stage: Seed
Venture Capital Associate Salaries and Compensation
Associate in Chicago, USA
- Experience: 1.5 years
- Compensation: $101,000 salary
- Fund Size: 101-200 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Associate in Denmark
- Experience: 2 years
- Compensation: 90,000 salary + 30,000 bonus (currency not specified)
- Fund Size: 25-50 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Associate in New York, NY, USA
- Experience: 5 years
- Compensation: 157,500 salary + 100,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 25-50 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Associate in New York, USA
- Experience: 9 years
- Compensation: 137,000 salary + 17,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 201-500 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate venture capital
Associate in London, UK
- Experience: 2 years
- Compensation: £90,000 salary + £30,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 201-500 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
Venture Capital Partner/Managing Partner Salaries and Compensation
Managing Partner in São Paulo, Brazil
- Experience: 10 years
- Compensation: $120,000 salary + 7.5% carry
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Partner in London, UK
- Experience: 12 years
- Compensation: £200,000 salary + £50,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 201-500 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
Partner in New York, NY, USA
- Experience: 10 years
- Compensation: 300,000 salary + 100,000 bonus
- Fund Size: 501-1 billion
- Fund Stage: Series C and beyond
Other Venture Capital Role Salary and Compensation
Vice President of Operations in Tennessee, USA
- Experience: 10 years
- Compensation: 150,000 salary + 10,000 bonus + 5% carry
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
Head of Talent in the United Kingdom
- Experience: 12 years
- Compensation: £200,000 salary + £30,000 bonus
- Fund Size and Fund Stage: Not specified