WATERFALL AUTOMATION
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Automated and accurate
waterfall distributions
Customizable to fit your waterfall structure
Calculate waterfall distributions for any entity structure, including side letters for open-end funds, debt vehicles, and class-based waterfalls. Seamlessly manage LPs as combined groups with identical terms, accommodating diverse LPAs.
Automated, error-free calculations
Ensure precise investor distributions with full automation, eliminating the errors and inefficiencies common with Excel. Save time, prevent errors, and guarantee accurate, reliable distributions every time.
Full transparency for you and your investors
Foster trust and promote transparency by gaining real-time visibility into distribution calculations, investor tiers, and current balances. Both you and your investors can see detailed insights into how calculations are made, ensuring complete clarity and confidence.
Real people, real results
With Agora, we no longer dig through spreadsheets to calculate distributions and returns. We simply input data into the system, refresh it in real time, and offer investors improved transparency."
Michael K. Manzo, Managing Partner and President
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What is waterfall automation in real estate investing?
Waterfall automation in real estate investing refers to the use of software to automate the complex calculations involved in distributing profits among investors based on predefined tiers and conditions. This process replaces manual spreadsheet calculations, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency?.
Learn more about how leveraging waterfall automation can help you avoid calculation errors.
How does waterfall automation improve the distribution process?
Waterfall automation improves the distribution process by:
- Eliminating manual errors: Automated calculations reduce the risk of human error inherent in manual spreadsheet use.
- Saving time: Automating complex calculations streamlines the distribution process, allowing for quicker payouts.
- Enhancing accuracy: The system ensures precise and consistent application of distribution rules, improving reliability.
For more information, read our article on Agora’s waterfall automation.
What types of waterfall structures can be automated?
Agora’s waterfall automation can handle various structures, including:
- Side letters for open-end funds
- Debt vehicles
- Class-based waterfalls
- Individual based waterfalls
- Combined groups with identical terms
This flexibility allows you to manage diverse LPAs and accommodate different investment structures. Learn more about commercial real estate waterfall models here.
How does Agora promote transparency with waterfall calculations?
Agora promotes transparency with waterfall calculations by offering real-time visibility and detailed insights into the distribution process. Both fund managers and investors can access comprehensive breakdowns of how distributions are calculated, including investor tiers and current balances.
This transparency ensures that all parties understand the precise mechanics behind each calculation, fostering trust and confidence. By making these detailed insights readily available, Agora enhances the clarity and reliability of the investment process, allowing for informed decision-making and increased investor satisfaction.
How can Agora reduce the risk of errors in waterfall distributions?
Agora reduces the risk of errors in waterfall distributions by:
- Automated calculations: Ensures precise and consistent application of complex distribution rules.
- Error-free automation: Eliminates illogical configurations possible in Excel, even when formulas are technically correct but impractical.
- Continuous updates: Real-time updates ensure that all data is current and accurate, further minimizing the risk of errors?.
Learn more about how Agora’s waterfall automation tool can help reduce the risk of errors in waterfall distributions.