Last quarter, we launched the Entity Map to give you a high-level visualization of your fund’s unique investment structure. Today, we are building on that interface and turning it into a dynamic operating surface called Visual Accounting. We have upgraded the map to help you not just see where entities sit, but understand how discrete events such as a valuation update for a portfolio company cascade through your waterfall to drive GP carry and LP returns. By moving beyond static diagrams, you can now interact directly with your fund's data to drive faster, more accurate decisions.
From black box to transparency
For firms managing intricate webs of investment vehicles, a simple diagram isn't enough. Trying to reconcile static legal structure charts with live accounting data creates a blind spot in your operations. Visual Accounting supports your firm’s specific structure, no matter the complexity. Whether you manage blockers, feeders, or preferred LP classes, you can trace the exact flow of capital from an underlying asset through every entity, all the way to an individual GP or LP. It transforms a "black box" process into a transparent experience that connects your structure directly to your fund accounting source of truth.
Dynamic event tracing
Don’t just report your current performance metrics—understand the specific events that shaped them. With the new Events view, you can isolate a specific transaction—such as a portfolio company valuation update—to see exactly how it cascades through your structure. Watch the flow of capital in real time to understand precisely how the transaction influenced NAV and accrued Carried Interest. This traceability helps you answer the "why" behind your numbers instantly during partner meetings, without needing to run complex ad-hoc reports.
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