Wanted to get everyone’s perspective on the WLB, culture, compensation in VC, GE, and PE. Feel as though there’s not much insight into this and wanted to create a forum to talk about this.

Any insight is helpful!

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Canadian VC perspective

Mid stage - associate - $160 TC + carry (approx 40-50k/yr equivalent)

Wlb - 50-60 hrs/week, flexing higher if you include event time

Can you share anything on size of fund?

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Following. I've been trying to find good info on maybe switching over to GE.

US non-NYC HCOL LMM PE.

SA - $~250k TC + carry (~200k annual future value assuming equity deployment stays at current rate)

WLB - 50-60 hrs when not in exclusivity; 80-100 when on a truly live deal

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