Venture Capital Associate / Senior Associate Salaries

What is a venture capital associate?

A venture capital associate is responsible for identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities, conducting due diligence on companies, and working with portfolio companies to help them grow and succeed. 

They conduct research and analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends, and have a good understanding of financial analysis and modeling to evaluate the potential return on investment.

Strong communication and networking skills are also essential in this role, as they often serve as the first point of contact between the venture capital firm and the entrepreneurs. 

Associates are also expected to have the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How much money do venture capital Associates make?

In the survey results, we saw venture capital associate salaries ranging from $60,000 – $255,000.

Average base salary for Associates is up 23%, from about $111K last year to $137K this year.

How much experience do venture capital associates have?

According to the survey, VC Associates are 28  years old on average; they have 5 years of total work experience and 3 years of investment experience.

How much money do venture capital Senior Associates make?

For VC senior associates salaries rangedraged from $74,412 – $250,000 according to the survey.

Average base salary for Associates is up 10%, from about $140K last year to $154K this year.

How much experience do venture capital senior associates have?

According to the survey, VC Senior Associates are 31 years old on average; they have 8 years of total work experience and 3 years of investment experience.

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