Avoid at your own risk - Researcher PitchBook Employee Review

1.0
27 Mar 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- you will learn about the basics of VC, PE, and M&A - you will learn basic communication and data collection skills - you will meet a few friends - a few free kegs of beer in the office

Cons

- It is pure data collection. period, end of story. - management is terrible (micromanaging, disloyal to employees, limit opportunities for growth...also they just had a round of mgmt layoffs in the research dept and gave employees no notice and no options) - little opportunity for growth - delayed action (payroll and bonuses not coming in on time, delayed title transitions) - laughable below-market pay (they will tell you it's competitive until the cows come home) - extremely political - extremely high turnover in research (people get sick of the low pay, friends realizing it and leaving, and of the mgmt) - sales and customer success will always be the cash drivers for PB and will always be more important than research

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PitchBook Response
7y
Hello, this is Peter Escher, Director of Research at PitchBook. Thank you for taking the time to write and provide feedback. Given the byline, I assume we worked together for over a year within the Research department; thank you for your contributions to the team while you were here. As I read your feedback, it sounds like you are frustrated by a number of items. We will review this list as a team – as always, with transparency – and see what changes we need to make. That said, we do strive to create an environment where great people do great things. I know many on the team have a different and positive perspective of PitchBook and Research. Thank you again. All the best in the next steps of your career - Peter

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The biggest risk here is not the product or the day-to-day work - it is leadership. In some offices and teams, senior leaders create an environment where trust is low, expectations are inconsistent, and favoritism or perception can matter more than performance. Instead of clear direction and constructive support, employees are often left dealing with shifting standards, mixed messages, and a culture where appearances matter too much. Basic respect is not always there, and some leaders rely on intimidation rather than good management. Speaking up, asking questions, or challenging something professionally does not always help and can sometimes work against you. This is especially hard on strong performers. Taking on more usually leads to more pressure, not more support or recognition. Once leadership forms a negative view of someone, it can be difficult to change, even when that person is delivering results. Over time, the environment can feel political, discouraging, and draining. The result is predictable: burnout, disengagement, and avoidable turnover. A number of talented people have left not because they were incapable, but because the leadership culture made the job unsustainable.

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PitchBook Response
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Thank you for the candid feedback. We’re glad you value the product and your peers. We take concerns about leadership consistency and trust very seriously. Creating clear expectations, fair management, and respectful leadership is an ongoing focus for us. I encourage you to reach out to your executive team leader or HR leadership so we can discuss your concerns directly.
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