Deal Success Fees (New Platform)

In practice, how often are these types of fees implemented by sponsors upon the closing of a new platform investment? Typical structure / size of this fee? What are proceeds typically used for by the GP? Common limitations in the LPA / Credit Agreement / Management Advisory Agreement / other docs that would restrict their use?

Any feedback or perspectives on the above would be appreciated.

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That is helpful and in-line with what I would have imagined.

Interesting distinction you draw between fund capital and co investment dollars - is there typically a provision in the LPA that specifies that a sponsor cannot take this upfront fee? Friends and colleagues have indicated firms like Sun and Platinum (among others) often have a fee like this in the closing funds flow.

 

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