Spectrum Equity (Analyst/Associate) Updated Comp, WLB, Exit Opps???

Hoping to get some clarity on the firm and its updated reputation. Saw a VP post for an associate role on linkedin and have seen headcount grow. Would love to learn about comp, wlb and culture especially in the SF office. 

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Very well respected player in the growth equity space. They tend to invest in non “sexy” bootstrapped companies where Spectrum is the first (or one of the first) institutional investors. I know a few current and ex Spectrum investors, all of whom are sharp and friendly. I assume working at one of their portcos / another GE gig are most common exit opps. Have heard that comp is quite low at the Analyst level, but if anyone has some clarity around that- would be interested to hear. Overall can’t go wrong, Spectrum is one of the top mid-sized growth funds; I think of SGE as a peer.

 

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