You and two other partners are initiating a venture capital…
You and two other partners are initiating a venture capital fund with a total capital commitment of $75 million. This fund will be managed by three General Partners (GPs) and includes a management fee of 2.0% and a carried interest of 25%. The lifespan of the fund is set for 8 years, with the first four years allocated to discovering and investing $18,750,000 annually. The remaining four years are dedicated to managing and exiting these investments. The investments are expected to achieve an average annual return of 30% and will typically reach maturity after four years, such that investments made in Year 1 are planned for liquidation in Year 5. (Use the GP and LP economics workbook) What is the cash flow before carried interest in Year 7? What is the carried interest received per GP each year from Year 5 to Year 8? Calculate the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for Limited Partners (LPs), assuming an investment of $18,750,000 per year.