Comp at smaller ($100-$200mm) funds?

Curious if anyone has any insight as to average comp for associate and up levels at smaller PE funds ($100-$200mm fund size)? Specifically looking at growth-oriented shops that write smaller checks for minority interests, not buyout funds. NYC

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