I know VC roles are typically low cash comp and high upside depending on fund performance. What firms have good total base / bonus at junior levels (post-IB / PE)?
Know Meritech might have good figures? Are all VC firms focused on software nowadays?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding high-paying VC roles at the junior level:
Firms with Good Total Base/Bonus at Junior Levels:
Focus on Software:
Compensation Structure:
These firms are known for their strong presence in the VC space and their ability to attract top talent with competitive compensation packages.
Sources: Top Venture Capitals that hire juniors?, Are Growth Equity / Venture Growth Firms Still Open to Unique Backgrounds, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/venture-capital/early-stage-vc-101-5-questions-you-better-be-able-to-answer?customgpt=1, PE recruiting technical questions (software specific), Venture Capital Salary versus BB and Private Equity
Banker-y growth will pay $250-350k cash first year (think ivp, iconiq, meritech, bond, lightspeed, etc.). High end / larger earlier stage will be more like $200k +/- 20k cash across the board, smaller / shittier early stage will be like $150k +/- 20k
Any insight at what mid level comp looks like across these groups?
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