INTRODUCING PAY-AS-YOU-GROW
Hire better. Pay smarter. Protect your runway.
Hire cybersecurity GTM talent without large upfront recruiter fees
Make critical GTM hires while protecting runway and reducing downside risk.
Hire cybersecurity GTM talent without large upfront recruiter fees
Make critical GTM hires while protecting runway and reducing downside risk.
90-Second Founder Testimonial: Why this works for VC-backed cyber start-ups
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How Pay-as-you-Grow works
Simple, transparent, start-up friendly.


Why VC’s & Early-Stage founders use this
Traditional recruitment vs Pay-as-you-Grow
| Traditional Recruitment | Pay-as-you-Grow | |
|---|---|---|
| When you pay | Invoiced on start date | Invoiced 30 days after start date |
| How you pay | One large payment | 12 equal monthly payments |
| If the hire leaves | Limited rebate (8-26 weeks) | Remaining payments stop |
| Cashflow impact | High upfront cost | Low, predictable, runway-friendly |
| Incentives | Recruiter paid in full | We stay invested for 12 months |
Example Cost Breakdown (Based on Typical GTM Salaries)
*Your actual monthly payment is calculated using our standard 20% fee applied to your candidate’s starting base salary, divided into 12 equal monthly payments.
| Role | Average Base Salary | Fee Percentage | Monthly Fee (12 months) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Success Manager | $140k | 20% | $2,333 | $28,000 |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $150k | 20% | $2,500 | $30,000 |
| Regional VP / Sales Director | $175k | 20% | $2,916 | $35,000 |
| VP of Sales | $225k | 20% | $3,750 | $45,000 |
| CRO | $300k | 20% | $5,000 | $60,000 |
Figures based on U.S. averages. UK equivalents are also available for cross-regional hiring.
Why The Cyber Bench
Cybersecurity GTM recruitment specialists.

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