Simplify distributions with Agora’s Waterfall Tool

Navigating waterfall distributions can be a headache for GPs, but Agora’s Waterfall Tool is here to alleviate the burden. Our tool offers a range of features designed to simplify and automate the distribution process, replacing error-prone excel spreadsheets with fool-proof, flexible structures. For GPs, this means accurate calculations and transparent reporting, while investors enjoy a smoother, more transparent experience when receiving returns.

How Agora’s Waterfall Tool enables you to easily calculate and execute distributions

Agora’s Waterfall Tool provides simplicity and flexibility when calculating waterfall distributions. With our easy-to-use tool you can say goodbye to complicated spreadsheets and streamline your distributions.

Easily build your waterfall structure with our flexible, customizable, and user-friendly Waterfall Builder

Designed with simplicity in mind, Agora’s Waterfall Tool eliminates the need for complicated Excel formulas. Our intuitive builder interface makes it quick and easy to set up and manage waterfall distributions, tailored to each entity’s specific waterfall structure.

Add as many tiers as necessary for your structure, define hurdles and necessary benchmarks, add side letters for specific investors within tiers, and set interval updates for automatic and updated investor balances as needed – all with just a few clicks.

Total transparency for GPs and investors

While Excel spreadsheets offer limited transparency, Agora’s Waterfall tool provides clear visibility into every calculation. GPs require a comprehensive understanding and overview of distribution stages, along with awareness of investor balances throughout the deal’s lifecycle. With Agora’s tool, everything is clearly displayed on the portal for both GPs and LPs. This means GPs no longer need to spend time answering calls from investors inquiring about their balances, or navigate through complex spreadsheets to find answers.

Unlike other waterfall tools that offer limited auditing options, Agora’s Waterfall Tool provides a full breakdown of everything, from cash flows, to individual investor account balances. Within the Calculation Hub of the Waterfall Tool, GPs can easily access a detailed breakdown of all the calculations within the waterfall structure, track capital inflows and outflows, view distributions, monitor the cash flow summary, and view tier balances and returns account details.

Catered to a wide range of waterfall structures

Whether your waterfall structure is simple or complex, Agora’s Waterfall Tool has you covered. Agora is the only platform offering both individual-based and class-based waterfall structures and catering to a wide range of LPAs.

Eliminate human error and ensure accuracy

With Agora’s Waterfall Tool, you can avoid illogical configurations that can occur in Excel when formulas are technically correct but don’t make practical sense. Our tool saves you time by preventing potential mistakes, ensuring that your investors always receive accurate distributions, on time.

Seamlessly transition from calculation to payments

Effortlessly transition from calculation to payments with Agora’s Waterfall Tool. Our platform simplifies the entire distribution process, allowing you to calculate the distribution, auto-generate personalized investor distribution notices, and send payments – all within one platform. Say goodbye to fragmented tasks and embrace a smooth and streamlined experience from start to finish.

Learn how to streamline distributions with Agora’s Waterfall Tool

In a market where investor relations are crucial for growth, leveraging tools that ensure total transparency into distributions and timely payments is key. With Agora’s user-friendly Waterfall Tool you can now simplify and enhance your distribution workflow effortlessly. Reach out to our experts today to learn how to transform your distribution processes.

Publish Date & Time : 25 Apr 2024, 07:01 pm

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Julia Benichou

Julia is the Marketing Manager at Agora. Prior to this role, she spent two years as a product onboarding expert within the company. Now, she harnesses her deep industry and customer insights to initiate all product marketing efforts.

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