medium · CFA Level I alts
A private equity fund managed by Oakridge Capital uses an American waterfall structure. This means that carried interest is most likely calculated:
- Only after all limited partners have received their entire committed capital back.
- Using a high-water mark that prevents any fees until the previous year's losses are recovered.
- On a deal-by-deal basis, allowing for earlier distributions to the GP.
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