A consistent framework for comparing private startups.
Our methodology prioritises relevance, recency, and information a candidate can verify during a hiring process.
Company inclusion
- Technology-led companies that remain privately held.
- A credible operating presence, product, and identifiable hiring activity.
- A stage and scale where individual contribution can still materially shape outcomes.
Funding and stage
Funding totals and stage labels are normalised from public announcements, company disclosures, and reputable ecosystem sources. A stage is a useful signal, not a measure of company quality.
Compensation and equity
Cash figures are shown separately from equity. Equity percentages are indicative until an employer confirms the security type, strike price, vesting schedule, dilution, exercise window, and fully diluted share count.
Ordering
Lists consider freshness and candidate relevance. No company can purchase a higher organic position.