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Catch-up

A feature that lets the GP receive most of the profits after the hurdle until it has its full share.

Once LPs clear the preferred return, the manager receives a large slice of the next profits until its total carry equals its agreed percentage of all profits. Then profits are split as normal.

Why it matters when you raise
The size of the catch-up changes what a manager takes at modest returns, and LPs compare it across funds.
Related terms
Hurdle rateCarried interestDistribution waterfall
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