Comp range for series D startup in LA?
Hi, what would be your expectations for an offer from a series D startup based in LA? Sde role, 3-4 yoe. Current TC 205k. Not sure what the usual base to equity split is, what % of market cap is fair, etc. Thanks!
Series D is decent but what's the valuation? It's pretty hard for most startups to compete at the 200k+ level unless they specifically prioritize highly competitive comp strategically, but of course my opinion is that if they don't they are risking crappy tech and that's on them.
Makes sense, hard to surpass 200k+ for total comp I assume? Valuation is around 400M based on what the recruiter mentioned
I've managed to get double that and more in tc in multiple offers at generally earlier stage, but it always breaks their previous salary bands. Base tends to be 40-50% of total. I've got a specific in demand skillset. Many others have set maxes that I have to walk away from
@OP, did you join this series D startup that you mentioned?
Comp is highly variable depending on how “good” the startup is. I assume you’ve already checked Glassdoor?
Yeah not much there. One posted salary with 135k, no mention of equity. It's about 100 ppl with 400M valuation.