iOS-first private equity modeling
Waterfall Calculator
Private equity waterfall math, without the spreadsheet drag.
Model a standard whole-fund LP-first waterfall with return of capital, preferred return, GP catch-up, residual split, summary metrics, and USA/EUR terminology. Built for modeling and educational/analytical use.
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What does the Waterfall Calculator iOS app help users review?
The website is here to promote the app, not duplicate the calculator in a browser. Waterfall Calculator gives users an iOS surface for standard whole-fund LP-first scenario review, saved cases, local-first privacy, and quick LP/GP economics scanning.
LP-first sequence
What is an LP-first whole-fund waterfall?
It is a fund-level distribution model where capital is returned and the LP preference is addressed before GP catch-up and residual split economics are modeled. Waterfall Calculator keeps that sequence visible.
Return of capital
Model proceeds returning contributed capital before profit sharing begins.
Preferred return
Apply the LP preference tier before catch-up and residual split economics.
GP catch-up
Show the GP catch-up tier separately so the modeled sequence is easier to explain.
Residual split
Allocate remaining proceeds between LP and GP based on the carry assumption.
What can Waterfall Calculator calculate?
Total profit
See the modeled profit pool before split economics.
LP net
Review LP distributions across applicable tiers.
GP net
Review GP economics from catch-up and residual split.
Effective carry
Scan how GP economics compare with modeled profit.
MOIC
Compare proceeds with invested capital in one summary metric.
USA/EUR terms
Switch between Carried Interest and Carry language.
Local-first privacy
How does Waterfall Calculator protect private fund inputs?
The app is designed with no backend, no accounts, no analytics, and no tracking. Inputs, scenarios, and waterfall models stay local to the device rather than being transmitted to external servers.
Who is Waterfall Calculator for?
Fund managers
Fast scenario checks during fund economics discussions.
Sponsors
Cleaner LP/GP distribution review before preparing materials.
Analysts
A focused model surface without workbook setup.
Investors
Plain-language tier outputs for analytical review.
No subscription
What pricing model does Waterfall Calculator use?
Free users can save up to 20 scenarios. The 7-day trial starts only when the user explicitly taps to begin it, followed by an optional lifetime unlock purchase.
Accuracy boundaries
What Waterfall Calculator does not claim to do
110-question FAQ
What do analysts ask about Waterfall Calculator?
What does Waterfall Calculator do for private equity waterfall modeling?
Waterfall Calculator models a standard whole-fund LP-first waterfall with return of capital, preferred return, GP catch-up, and residual split tiers for modeling and educational/analytical use.
Who is Waterfall Calculator built for?
Waterfall Calculator is built for fund managers, sponsors, analysts, and investors who need quick LP/GP distribution modeling on iOS without opening a spreadsheet.
How does Waterfall Calculator help analysts avoid spreadsheet drag?
Waterfall Calculator turns common waterfall inputs into a guided mobile flow, then calculates tier distributions, summary metrics, and LP/GP net outputs without spreadsheet setup.
Can Waterfall Calculator save multiple waterfall scenarios?
Yes. Free users can save up to 20 scenarios, while the lifetime unlock is intended for heavier scenario storage and repeated modeling.
Does Waterfall Calculator show a tiered waterfall table?
Yes. Waterfall Calculator is designed around a tiered table that shows how proceeds move through return of capital, preferred return, catch-up, and residual split tiers.
What summary metrics does Waterfall Calculator calculate?
Waterfall Calculator highlights total profit, LP net, GP net, effective carry, and MOIC so users can scan the modeled economics quickly.