Sep 17, 2025Struggling to translate LPA waterfall jargon into language an IC, controller, and auditor can compute the same way? This lesson equips you to draft LP-friendly, plain-English waterfall provisions—defining terms, sequencing payments, and locking timing and net-of-fees mechanics with compliance-grade precision. You’ll get crisp explanations of each tier and key variants, real-world examples and dialogue, and targeted exercises to pressure-test clarity, netting, and clawback protections. Finish ready to defend the wording in a diligence room—and have the math match the memo.

Sep 17, 2025Struggling to explain hurdle and catch‑up without losing your audience—or your credibility? This lesson equips you to define these terms cleanly, compare European vs American waterfalls, and articulate catch‑up styles with compliance‑grade precision. You’ll get clear explanations, step‑by‑step payout sequences, reusable sentence templates, a micro‑glossary, and targeted exercises to test your grasp. By the end, you’ll deliver LP‑ready, board‑ready language that aligns incentives, protects reputations, and accelerates fundraising outcomes.