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 36 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
Total Respondents: 36
Gender Distribution:
- Male: 15 respondents (42%)
- Female: 11 respondents (31%)
- Prefer not to say: 2 respondents (6%)
- Unspecified: 8 respondents (22%)
Age Range: 22 to 57 years old
Average Age: Approximately 32 years
Locations Represented:
- United States: 13 respondents (36%)
- United Kingdom: 7 respondents (19%)
- Other countries include Brazil, India, France, Germany, Denmark, Poland, UAE, and others.
Job Titles and Experience
Most Common Job Titles:
- Analyst: 11 respondents (31%)
- Associate: 10 respondents (28%)
- Principal/Investment Manager: 6 respondents (17%)
- Partner/Managing Partner: 5 respondents (14%)
Average Years of Experience: Approximately 5.5 years
Experience Range: 0 to 15 years
Salary and Bonus
- Salary Range: Equivalent of $21,000 to $300,000 USD annually
- Average Annual Salary: Approximately $125,000 USD
- Bonus Range: $0 to $125,000 USD
- Average Annual Bonus: Approximately $23,000 USD
- Carry (Profit Share): Ranges from 0.1% to 40%
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 78% of respondents
- Master's Degree or Higher: 31% of respondents
- Doctorate Degree: 11% of respondents
- MBA Holders: 14% of respondents
- Professional Degrees (e.g., CFA, CPA): 14% of respondents
- High School Diploma or Equivalent: 17% of respondents
Fund Characteristics
Fund Size Range: Under $25 million to over $1 billion
Most Common Fund Sizes:
- Under $25 million: 22% of respondents
- $25-$50 million: 25%
- $201-$500 million: 17%
Fund Stages:
- Seed: 31% of respondents
- Series A: 14%
- Corporate Venture Capital: 14%
- Multi-stage: 11%
Sector Focus:
- B2B SaaS: 14%
- FinTech: 11%
- Healthcare: 8%
- Other sectors include Deep Tech, Climate Tech, and more.
Work Mode and Location
Work Mode:
- Hybrid: 78%
- On-site: 14%
- Remote: 8%
Primary Locations:
- United States: 36%
- United Kingdom: 19%
- Other notable locations: India, France, Germany, Denmark, Poland, UAE
Other Insights
- Correlation Between Fund Size and Salary: Larger funds tend to offer higher salaries.
- Correlation Between Experience and Salary: More experienced professionals tend to earn higher salaries.
- Gender Pay Gap: Data suggests males on average hold higher-paying positions, but sample size is limited.
Detailed Breakdown
Venture Capital Analyst Salaries and Compensation
Analyst in London, UK
- Experience: 1 year
- Age: 22
- Compensation: £37,500 salary
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Alternative Protein
- Gender: Female
- Education: Bachelor's degree, High School Diploma
Analyst in Warsaw, Poland
- Experience: 1 year
- Age: 23
- Compensation: PLN 60,000 salary
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Pre-seed
- Sector Focus: Digital
- Gender: Female
- Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees
Analyst in Germany
- Experience: 1 year
- Age: 28
- Compensation: €65,000 salary + €3,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: B2B FoodTech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees
Analyst in the UK
- Experience: 2 years
- Age: 27
- Compensation: £50,000 salary + £7,500 bonus
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Multi-stage
- Sector Focus: Science
- Gender: Female
- Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees
Analyst in Bangalore, India
- Experience: 1 year
- Age: 27
- Compensation: ₹1,500,000 salary
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: AI, SaaS
- Gender: Unspecified
Analyst in Paris, France
- Experience: 0 years
- Age: 23
- Compensation: €21,000 salary
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Generalist
- Gender: Unspecified
Analyst in Los Angeles, USA
- Experience: 2 years
- Age: 23
- Compensation: $85,000 salary + $15,000 bonus + 2% carry
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Pre-seed
- Sector Focus: B2B SaaS
- Gender: Female
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Analyst (Remote, USA)
- Experience: 0 years
- Age: 22
- Compensation: $90,000 salary + $20,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $501 million - $1 billion
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Generalist
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Analyst in Dubai, UAE
- Experience: 0 years
- Age: 25
- Compensation: AED 324,000 salary
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: Circular Economy
- Gender: Male
- Education: Multiple degrees including Bachelor's and Master's
Junior Analyst in Dubai, UAE
- Experience: 0 years
- Age: 40
- Compensation: AED 50,000 salary + AED 1,000 bonus + 0.1% carry
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: IT
- Gender: Female
- Education: High School, Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, CFA, CPA
Investment Analyst in Bangalore, India
- Experience: 1 year
- Age: 27
- Compensation: ₹1,500,000 salary
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: AI, SaaS
- Gender: Unspecified
Venture Capital Associate Salaries and Compensation
Associate in Chicago, USA
- Experience: 1.5 years
- Age: 23
- Compensation: $101,000 salary
- Fund Size: $101-$200 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: SaaS
- Gender: Unspecified
Associate in Denmark
- Experience: 2 years
- Age: 28
- Compensation: €90,000 salary + €30,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Climate Tech
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: Doctorate degree
Associate in New York, NY, USA
- Experience: 5 years
- Age: 26
- Compensation: $157,500 salary + $100,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: FinTech, B2B SaaS, InsurTech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Associate in New York, USA
- Experience: 9 years
- Age: 32
- Compensation: $137,000 salary + $17,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: FinTech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Associate in New York, USA
- Experience: 9 years
- Age: 33
- Compensation: $137,000 salary + $17,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: FinTech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Associate in London, UK
- Experience: 2 years
- Age: 23
- Compensation: £90,000 salary + £30,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: B2B SaaS
- Gender: Female
- Education: Master's degree, MBA
Associate in Indianapolis, USA
- Experience: 3 years
- Age: 28
- Compensation: $128,000 salary + 1% carry
- Fund Size: $51-$100 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: ConTech, PropTech, Manufacturing Tech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Associate in London, UK
- Experience: 2 years
- Age: 24
- Compensation: £50,000 salary + £10,000 bonus + 0.1% carry
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: B2B SaaS
- Gender: Female
- Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's degrees
Investment Manager in Paris, France
- Experience: 6 years
- Age: 28
- Compensation: €70,000 salary + €10,500 bonus
- Fund Size: $51-$100 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Mobility
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: Master's degree
Investment Manager in Sydney, Australia
- Experience: 5 years
- Age: 29
- Compensation: AUD 140,000 salary
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Hardware
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: Master's degree
Venture Capital Principal and Equivalent Roles
Principal in Boulder, USA
- Experience: 12 years
- Age: 34
- Compensation: $250,000 salary + $125,000 bonus + 1% carry
- Fund Size: Over $1 billion
- Fund Stage: Multi-stage
- Sector Focus: Cybersecurity
- Gender: Female
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Principal in Indiana, USA
- Experience: 10 years
- Age: 32
- Compensation: $183,000 salary + 5% carry
- Fund Size: $101-$200 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Deep Tech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree, CFA, CPA
Principal in Indiana, USA
- Experience: 10 years
- Age: 32
- Compensation: $183,000 salary + 5% carry
- Fund Size: $101-$200 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Deep Tech
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree, CFA, CPA
Principal in London, UK
- Experience: 9 years
- Age: 36
- Compensation: £300,000 salary
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: Deep Tech
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: Doctorate degree
Investment Manager in Zurich, Switzerland
- Experience: 13 years
- Age: 38
- Compensation: CHF 180,000 salary
- Fund Size: $51-$100 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: Healthcare
- Gender: Male
- Education: MBA
Investment Manager in Paris, France
- Experience: 6 years
- Age: 28
- Compensation: €70,000 salary + €10,500 bonus
- Fund Size: $51-$100 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Mobility
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: Master's degree
Venture Capital Partner/Managing Partner Salaries and Compensation
Managing Partner in São Paulo, Brazil
- Experience: 10 years
- Age: 50
- Compensation: $120,000 salary + 7.5% carry
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: B2B SaaS
- Gender: Female
- Education: Master's degree
Partner in London, UK
- Experience: 12 years
- Age: 50
- Compensation: £200,000 salary + £50,000 bonus + 5% carry
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: B2B SaaS
- Gender: Male
- Education: Bachelor's degree, CFA, CPA
Partner in San Francisco, CA, USA
- Experience: 15 years
- Age: 37
- Compensation: $180,000 salary + $30,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $51-$100 million
- Fund Stage: Multi-stage
- Sector Focus: Fund of Funds
- Gender: Male
- Education: Master's degree, CFA, CPA
Partner in Washington DC, USA
- Experience: 3 years
- Age: 57
- Compensation: $120,000 salary + 40% carry
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Deep Tech
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: MBA
Partner in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Experience: 9 years
- Age: 32
- Compensation: €80,000 salary
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: B2B Software
- Gender: Female
- Education: Master's degree, MBA
Managing Partner in London, UK
- Experience: 15 years
- Age: 42
- Compensation: £225,000 salary + £300,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $101-$200 million
- Fund Stage: Series A
- Sector Focus: Capital Markets
- Gender: Male
- Education: Master's degree
Other Venture Capital Roles Salaries and Compensation
Vice President of Operations in Tennessee, USA
- Experience: 10 years
- Age: 35
- Compensation: $150,000 salary + $10,000 bonus + 5% carry
- Fund Size: Under $25 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Healthcare
- Gender: Unspecified
Head of Talent in the United Kingdom
- Experience: 12 years
- Age: 33
- Compensation: £200,000 salary + £30,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Gaming
- Gender: Male
- Education: High School Diploma
VP in New York, USA
- Experience: 10 years
- Age: 32
- Compensation: $230,000 salary + $70,000 bonus + 1% carry
- Fund Size: $201-$500 million
- Fund Stage: Multi-stage
- Sector Focus: Healthcare
- Gender: Male
- Education: MBA
VP Operations in San Francisco, CA, USA
- Experience: 12 years
- Age: 33
- Compensation: $300,000 salary + $100,000 bonus + 0.1% carry
- Fund Size: Over $1 billion
- Fund Stage: Series C and beyond
- Sector Focus: B2B
- Gender: Unspecified
- Education: Prefer not to say
Investor Relations Specialist in Orlando, FL, USA
- Experience: 4 years
- Age: 25
- Compensation: $60,000 salary + $10,000 bonus
- Fund Size: $101-$200 million
- Fund Stage: Seed
- Sector Focus: Tech & Life Science
- Gender: Female
- Education: Bachelor's degree
Analyst Intern in France
- Experience: 0 years
- Age: 23
- Compensation: €21,000 salary
- Fund Size: $25-$50 million
- Fund Stage: Corporate Venture Capital
- Sector Focus: Generalist
- Gender: Unspecified
Additional Insights
Gender Representation
- Male Dominance in Higher Positions: Males hold a majority of higher-paying roles such as Partners, Principals, and Associates.
- Female Representation: Women are present across various roles but are fewer in number, especially in senior positions.
Education and Compensation Correlation
- Higher Degrees, Higher Pay: Respondents with advanced degrees like Master's, MBA, or Doctorates tend to occupy higher-paying roles.
- Professional Certifications: Those with additional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) often hold specialized roles with competitive salaries.
Fund Size Impact on Compensation
- Larger Funds, Higher Salaries: There is a noticeable trend where larger funds offer higher base salaries and bonuses.
- Carry Opportunities: Smaller funds may offer higher carry percentages to compensate for lower base salaries.
Work Mode Preferences
- Hybrid Work Mode Predominant: Majority prefer a mix of remote and on-site work, indicating a shift towards flexible working arrangements.
- Remote Work Less Common: Only 8% work entirely remotely, suggesting that in-person interactions remain valuable in venture capital.
Sector Focus Trends
- Technology-Centric Investments: Sectors like B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deep Tech are highly represented, aligning with global investment trends.
- Emerging Sectors: Climate Tech and Healthcare are gaining attention, reflecting growing global concerns and opportunities.
Conclusion
The data provides valuable insights into the current state of compensation, demographics, and work preferences in the venture capital industry. By appropriately grouping roles such as Analyst, Associate, Principal/Investment Manager, and Partner/Managing Partner, we gain a clearer understanding of compensation structures and career progression within the industry. The report highlights trends like the correlation between fund size and compensation, the prevalence of hybrid work modes, and the ongoing need for gender diversity in higher-paying roles. These insights can help firms and professionals make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving industry.