Analysis

December 29, 2022

Here’s how much startup founders are paying themselves in Europe

Some UK founders are making over €200k


Eleanor Warnock

3 min read

Credit: Petri Anttila

One of the trickiest questions for founders is: how much should I pay myself? 

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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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