Startup CEO Pay on the Rise
A sluggish economy usually means stagnant pay. But for CEOs of venture-funded startups, the dismal exit climate appears to be having the opposite effect. Today, VC-backed CEOs earn more than they did 10 years ago, according to a study by the National Venture Capital Association and executive search firm Spencer Stuart. In a survey of venture investors, researchers found that 47% of respondents said that they are paying CEOs comparably greater cash compensation and granting more equity. The survey followed up on a previous one carried out in 2001, with findings showing that a mix of static and changing attitudes among VCs toward management teams of startups they fund.
23 June 2010•2 mins read
