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Discover salary data for over 900 roles in pre-seed and seed stage companies. Ravio's comprehensive, real-time data reflects what companies are paying today, and is verified by our in-house benchmarking experts.
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About the pre-seed and seed stage jobs market
The pre-seed and seed market is currently defined by a "flight to quality," where deal volumes have stabilised but scrutiny has intensified. Many investors are now demanding evidence of "default alive" operational models and clear paths to profitability.
This pressure has brought a disciplined approach to compensation.
Salary increases average just 4.0%, notably lower than the tech industry average of 5.0%, as founders preserve runway over pay growth. Hiring is similarly cautious at 27.6% (vs 29.4% tech average), reflecting a focus on critical hires rather than headcount volume. However, attrition sits at 15.0%, significantly better than the 18.1% tech average, as early employees prioritise equity upside and impact over immediate cash.
Despite tighter budgets, equity eligibility remains high at this stage, with 90% of roles typically receiving stock options to offset lower cash compensation and align teams with long-term exit goals.
Companies like Runna, Luminovo, Prolific, and Sliide use Ravio to navigate this delicate balance, ensuring they attract top-tier founding talent without compromising the burn multiples required to secure their next round.
