Event details
November 12, 2025

Event summary

Jody Thelander of J. Thelander Consulting and the Cooley team hosted a deep dive into the latest compensation trends and planning strategies tailored for venture capital, private equity, family offices and corporate venture capital units. Jody shared real-time data and market analysis with a focus on the Midwest, followed by a discussion on structuring compensation and legal strategies to support your evolving needs.

Topics addressed include:

  • Real-time market data on cash and carried interest percentages
  • Compensation trends year over year by total assets under management and type of firm
  • International and geographical considerations
  • Structuring considerations, including fund formation, carried interest and synthetic carry

Speakers

For more information, please email Jon Knisley.

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