Analysis

February 13, 2024

Which founder’s paid the most in the startup C-suite?

It’s not the CEO


Amy Lewin

2 min read

Michelle Coventry, head of talent, Creandum

A startup founder in the CEO seat is unlikely to be the best-paid member of the company’s C-suite, finds a new report on founder compensation from European VC Creandum.

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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