⏮️August's Highlights Across Startups, VC, Data & AI
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INTERESTING RESEARCH & REPORTS📈
Startup Compensation in H1 2024: Stability Amidst Change
Carta's recent report highlights trends in startup compensation for the first half of 2024. The report shows that while some salary benchmarks have shifted, the overall compensation landscape remains stable.
Salary Adjustments: Median salaries have remained consistent, with only minor adjustments in various sectors. This also means that they were not adjusted for inflation.
Equity Packages: The average size of equity packages has stabilized at 0.25% for non-executive roles.
Hiring Trends: Hiring rates dropped by 30% in January compared to last year, with fewer new hires across startups and stages.
✈️ KEY TAKEAWAYS
Startup compensation has stabilized in terms of salaries and equity, while hiring rates have significantly decreased, reflecting cautious growth strategies in the sector.
What VCs Really Want to See: The Core 4 Metrics
Aumni analyzed over 10’00'0 data points to find out what metrics investors actually want to see. When it comes to securing venture capital, four key metrics stand out as essential across all stages of a startup's growth. These "Core 4" metrics give VCs a clear picture of a company's health and potential.
Revenue: Revenue remains the top and most consistently sought-after metric across all stages of investment.