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waterfall-calculator
Calculates distribution waterfalls per LPA terms, carry, clawback
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/business/venture-capital/skills/waterfall-calculator
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- business
- skill id
- vc-skill-025
- specialization
- venture-capital
SKILL.md
Waterfall Calculator
Overview
The Waterfall Calculator skill calculates distribution waterfalls according to Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) terms. It models carried interest, clawback provisions, and LP/GP distributions across various waterfall structures common in venture capital.
Capabilities
Waterfall Structure Modeling
- Support American (deal-by-deal) waterfalls
- Support European (whole-fund) waterfalls
- Handle hybrid waterfall structures
- Model fund-of-funds structures
Carried Interest Calculation
- Calculate GP carry based on LPA terms
- Model catch-up provisions
- Handle tiered carry structures
- Track crystallized vs. unrealized carry
Clawback Modeling
- Calculate potential clawback obligations
- Model true-up scenarios
- Track escrow requirements
- Project final settlement amounts
Distribution Modeling
- Calculate LP and GP distributions
- Model management fee offsets
- Handle recycling provisions
- Track return of capital vs. profits
Usage
Calculate Waterfall
Input: Fund terms, realized/unrealized values
Process: Apply waterfall mechanics
Output: Distribution allocation, carry calculation
Model Distribution Scenario
Input: Exit scenario, fund status
Process: Calculate pro forma distributions
Output: LP/GP split, carry amount
Calculate Clawback Exposure
Input: Fund history, projected outcomes
Process: Model potential clawback
Output: Clawback exposure, escrow adequacy
Project Final Settlement
Input: Portfolio status, exit projections
Process: Model fund conclusion scenarios
Output: Projected final distributions
Waterfall Components
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Return of Capital | LPs receive contributed capital first |
| Preferred Return | LPs receive hurdle (typically 8%) |
| GP Catch-up | GP catches up to carry percentage |
| Carried Interest | 80/20 split (typically) on remaining |
Integration Points
- Distribution Waterfall Calculation Process: Core skill
- Cap Table Modeler (Agent): Connect to ownership data
- K1 Generator: Feed into tax reporting
- Fund Accountant (Agent): Support accounting work
Waterfall Types
| Type | Carry Calculation Basis |
|---|---|
| American | Deal-by-deal, immediate carry |
| European | Whole fund, after capital return |
| Hybrid | Combination with clawback |
Best Practices
- Model precisely per LPA terms
- Track management fee offsets
- Maintain accurate capital account balances
- Model clawback sensitivity
- Reconcile with fund administrator
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