Smarter people decisions start with the right venture-backed data and expertise
Sequoia draws on exclusive access to Carta’s private-market compensation data from 45,000+ companies and pairs it with expert compensation advisors who’ve helped hundreds of venture-backed companies navigate the challenges you’re facing now.
Our partnership, Your Advantage
A comp strategy built for your growth stage and trajectory
Fast-moving hiring decisions, equity grants, and burn-rate tradeoffs need more than a static salary survey. You need real data on what companies like yours are actually paying and a partner who understands the pressure of building on a venture timeline.
With Sequoia + Carta, your company can ensure every comp decision is one you can explain, defend, and scale. We’ll help you:
- Benchmark in real time against companies at your exact stage, in your industry, with your funding environment
- Build competitive salary and equity offers that win talent
- Create pay structures that scale as you grow, without starting over
- Make comp decisions your board and investors will back
- Stay ahead instead of reacting to shifting market conditions
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Leading companies choose Sequoia to guide their comp strategies:
Right-fit solutions to master comp and equity from day one
Getting compensation right can be one of the most complex — and most strategic — efforts for growing companies. That’s why Sequoia offers flexible solutions that meet your business where you are and scale to where you want to go. Work alongside our team of seasoned advisors to build competitive, equitable pay structures and incentive plans that attract and retain talent with a full spectrum of compensation capabilities.
Comp Outsourcing
Let Sequoia's compensation specialists expertly handle the day-to-day administration of your comp program.
Comp Retainer
Get ongoing strategic advisory with structured quarterly reporting.
Comp Foundation
Start with an equitable pay philosophy and job architecture that delivers on your people promise.
Merit Cycle Support
Efficiently and collaboratively manage comp milestones for your entire org with built-in tracking.
Employee Comp
Fine tune a competitive employee comp and equity approach that contains costs while maximizing retention.
Executive Comp
Strategically put the right leadership team in place with expert guidance on pay, equity, and severance matters.
Comp Benchmarking
Calibrate your program and budget to the market with best-in-class competitive assessments and data.
Comp Analytics
See, measure, and understand the impact of your programs at a micro level and at scale.
Headcount Planning
Execute your hiring plan with precision and align your people budget to your burn.
Pay Ranges
Align salaries to the market and your own comp philosophy while staying transparent and compliant.
Incentive Plan Design
Design incentive plans that fairly and competitively reward your top performers.
Equity Pool Management
Roadmap your company approach to equity, balancing employee rewards with investor ROI.
Impacting client success, from emerging startup to household name
Explore how forward-thinking companies partner with Sequoia to achieve their business goals — from optimizing comp packages, to streamlining benefits administration, to elevating employee experiences.
