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Venture Capital / Private Equity / Tech

DPI (Distributions to Paid-In)

Cash returned to limited partners relative to capital called. The realised performance metric — only cash that has actually left the fund counts.

What is DPI (Distributions to Paid-In)?

DPI (Distributions to Paid-In) is defined as: Cash returned to limited partners relative to capital called. The realised performance metric — only cash that has actually left the fund counts.

What data source is used to measure DPI (Distributions to Paid-In)?

DPI (Distributions to Paid-In) is typically measured using data from a Fund Administration Platform. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.

Typical Data SourceFund Administration Platform

Which industries track DPI (Distributions to Paid-In)?

DPI (Distributions to Paid-In) is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Venture Capital / Private Equity / Tech

How does Firehawk Analytics measure DPI (Distributions to Paid-In)?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your Fund Administration Platform and delivers a live DPI (Distributions to Paid-In) dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.

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Portfolio IRR

Annualised internal rate of return across the total fund portfolio. The primary performance benchmark reported to limited partners.

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TVPI (Total Value to Paid-In)

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Total portfolio value (unrealised NAV plus cumulative distributions) divided by total capital called. Measures overall fund value creation including unrealised gains.

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Assets Under Management Growth

Year-over-year growth in total assets managed. The primary growth metric for wealth management and fund management businesses.

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