Waterfall Calculations
Expert Waterfall Modeling for Private Equity, Real Estate, and Venture Capital Funds
Accurately structuring and calculating waterfall distributions is critical for ensuring that fund managers and investors receive their allocated returns in accordance with fund agreements. The Catalyst Group's specialist private equity fund administration team provides precise, transparent, and efficient waterfall calculations to support private equity, real estate, and venture capital fund managers.
Our Expertise
Our highly experienced team specializes in structuring and executing complex waterfall models, including:
- Preferred return (hurdle rate) calculations ensuring investors receive their entitled returns first.
- Catch-up provisions to balance distributions between limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs).
- Carried interest allocations across multiple performance tiers.
- Clawback provisions to prevent over-distribution to GPs.
- Both American and European-style waterfalls for deal-by-deal or aggregate fund performance.
Seamless Execution & Compliance
We understand the nuances of fund agreements and ensure that distributions align with the governing documents, whether structured under traditional private equity models, real estate JVs, or venture capital frameworks. Our approach leverages best-in-class technology and robust financial modeling to deliver accurate, audit-ready calculations with full transparency.
Partner with a Proven Team
With a track record of serving leading fund managers across multiple jurisdictions, The Catalyst Group provides best-in-class private equity fund administration, including waterfall modeling, capital account maintenance, investor reporting, and financial statement preparation.
Let us help you streamline your fund’s distribution process, maintain investor confidence, and maximize operational efficiency.
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