Fee Breakdown
Capital Placed by Agent $60,000,000
Success Fee $1,200,000
Upfront Retainer $75,000
Total Placement Agent Cost $1,275,000
Impact on Your Economics
Year 1 Management Fee Revenue $2,000,000
PA Fee as % of Year 1 Revenue 63.8%
Your GP Commitment $2,500,000
PA Fee as % of GP Commitment 51.0%
Tail Period 18 months
LPs introduced during the engagement who commit within 18 months after termination are still subject to the placement fee.
Placement Agent Cost
$1,275,000
2.0% success fee + retainer
vs
PipelineRoad
From $5K/mo
+ 1% of capital raised
About Placement Agent Fees
Placement agent fee structures in private equity and venture capital typically include:
- Success fee: 1.5-2.5% of capital raised, calculated on commitments attributable to the agent's efforts
- Retainer: $25,000-$100,000+ upfront, sometimes credited against future success fees
- Expenses: Travel, marketing materials, and event costs (not included in this calculator)
- Tail provision: Entitles the agent to fees on commitments from introduced LPs for 12-24 months after the engagement ends
Fee ranges are based on industry standards. Actual fees vary by agent, fund size, strategy, and market conditions. This calculator is for planning purposes only.
