Investor returns model in PE ?

My role - summer intern Firm - PE + Mezz + Debt Project - Fund to be raised - Fund includes Sr Debt, Mezz & Equity. Inputs - A model that has all of the following - Yearly amount to be raised and invested, BS, Income & CF statements, assumptions, fee structure/schedule.

MY TASK - COMPLETE THE MODEL - DO INVESTOR RETURNS MODELLING PART.

Just wanted to make sure that my understanding of the "investor returns model" is right and complete. The returns model consists of the following -

1) Taking the yearly Free cash flow inputs from CF statement and then calculating the IRR.

2) Setting triggers for interest rates (%) and fee rate (%) to model the impact on IRR.

3) A cover page to see all the results at one place.

Can someone help me verify and validate my understanding ?

Jiz

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It is a model for the existing/prospective investors into your funds. I assume that your firm is close to or already fundraising at this point.

Basically it is a DCF model that consolidates the models of each investment into one gigantic piece, and show
- Fund drawdown pace for both investments and mgmt fees (2.0% for the most part) - Distribution back to the investors net of hurdle return and carried interest - Fund cash flow chart with a graph if you want it(You should see a typical J-curve.)

Hope it helps.

 
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