SPV Waterfalls and Carry, Explained: What to Check Before You Wire Money
On August 10, 2026, the SEC sued New York investment adviser Adit Ventures Management, its CEO Eric Munson, and three affiliated general partners, alleging the firm sold client funds pre-IPO shares it
Carried Interest Waterfall Explained: How GPs Actually Get Paid
Carried interest is the general partner's share of fund profits, typically 20%, and it flows through a four-tier waterfall that determines exactly when...
The GP Catch-Up Provision in Private Equity: What It Really Costs You
TL;DR: The GP catch-up provision is the single line item in a private equity limited partnership agreement most likely to be missing from the pitch deck you were shown. It sits between the preferred...
Management Company vs. Fund Entity: What Every LP Should Understand About the Two Entities Collecting Your Money
Most limited partners sign a subscription agreement, wire their capital commitment, and assume they are writing a check to "the fund." That assumption is technically correct — but it misses half the picture. By the time...
The Rise of Solo GPs: Why Single-Partner Venture Funds Are Outperforming
Solo GP venture funds are having a moment — and the data backs it up. Top-quartile solo GPs are beating multi-partner firms on net returns while running leaner operations. Here's why the model works and how LPs are responding.