— Fund Manager Academy Tool
Model your capital aggregation strategy, understand fund manager economics, and calculate exactly how much capital you need to replace your salary.
Total Capital Raised
Total Investor Profit
Avg Annual Return
Manager Net Income
Capital Leverage
Section 01
Investors normally need $250K to access higher return tiers. Through capital aggregation, smaller investors can receive the same institutional pricing.
Tier 1
Capital from this tier
$100,000
Tier 2
Capital from this tier
$400,000
Tier 3
Capital from this tier
$500,000
Underlying Fund Parameters
The return the fund of funds receives from underlying investments
Number of years the investment is held
Investor Profit Calculations
| Tier | Investors | Capital | Return | Final Value | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 10 | $100,000 | 8.0% | $146,933 | $46,933 |
| T2 | 8 | $400,000 | 10.0% | $644,204 | $244,204 |
| T3 | 5 | $500,000 | 12.0% | $881,171 | $381,171 |
| TOTAL | $1,000,000 | 10.8%/yr | $1,672,308 | $672,308 | |
Section 02
Understand the income streams available to a fund manager who aggregates capital — from due diligence fees to spread arbitrage income.
Fee Structure
Upfront fee charged as a % of total capital raised — collected in Year 1 only
Annual fee charged on assets under management — standard is 1% per year
SPV Setup & Administration
Manager Income Summary
Year-by-Year Income Breakdown
| Year | DD Fee | Mgmt Fee | Spread | Exp. Reimb. | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr 1 | $20,000 | $10,000 | $42,000 | $10,500 | $82,500 |
| Yr 2 | $0 | $10,000 | $52,836 | $3,000 | $65,836 |
| Yr 3 | $0 | $10,000 | $65,787 | $3,000 | $78,787 |
| Yr 4 | $0 | $10,000 | $81,224 | $3,000 | $94,224 |
| Yr 5 | $0 | $10,000 | $99,578 | $3,000 | $112,578 |
| TOTAL | $20,000 | $50,000 | $339,050 | $22,500 | $431,550 |
DD Fee Income
2% of $1,000,000
Spread Income
15% fund − investor rates
Mgmt Fee Income
1%/yr × 5 yrs
Total Expenses
Setup $7,500 + Admin $15,000
Section 03
Work backwards from your current salary to build a clear capital-raising strategy. This calculator shows exactly how much capital you need to raise — and how many investor closes that requires per year — to replace your income using all three manager income streams.
Your Numbers
Used to calculate how many investors you need
Rates pulled from Sections 1 & 2:
Fund return: 15% | Blended investor return: 10.8% | DD fee: 2% | Mgmt fee: 1%/yr | Hold: 5 yrs
Fund Size Required to Replace Your Salary
Raise this once — your income over 5 years equals your target salary
Annual raise target: $2,375,888/yr · 48 closes/yr at $50,000 avg
DD Fee Income
Annual Management Fee
Spread Arbitrage Income
Expense Reimbursement
Net Income (= 5-Year Salary Total)
Annual Income Breakdown (per year)
| Year | DD Fee | Mgmt Fee | Spread | Exp. Reimb. | Net / Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr 1 | $47,518 | $23,759 | $99,787 | $10,500 | $181,564 |
| Yr 2 | $0 | $23,759 | $125,532 | $3,000 | $152,291 |
| Yr 3 | $0 | $23,759 | $156,303 | $3,000 | $183,062 |
| Yr 4 | $0 | $23,759 | $192,979 | $3,000 | $219,738 |
| Yr 5 | $0 | $23,759 | $236,586 | $3,000 | $263,345 |
| TOTAL | $47,518 | $118,794 | $811,188 | $22,500 | $1,000,000 |
Your Annual Sales Plan
To replace $200,000/yr, you need to raise $2,375,888 in new capital each year over your 5-year fund cycle.
Annual Target
$2,375,888
capital to raise per year
Closes Per Quarter
12
investors at $50,000 avg
Closes Per Month
4
investors at $50,000 avg
| Inv. Size | Annual Target | Closes/yr | Closes/qtr | Closes/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $2,375,888 | 96 | 24 | 8 |
| $50,000 | $2,375,888 | 48 | 12 | 4 |
| $100,000 | $2,375,888 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| $50,000your avg | $2,375,888 | 48 | 12 | 4 |
Total Fund Size by Investor Size
Total investors needed for the full 5-year fund of $2,375,888, using all income streams
| Inv. Size | Investors | Total Capital | DD Fee | Spread | Mgr Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 96 | $2,400,000 | $48,000 | $819,420 | $844,920 |
| $50,000 | 48 | $2,400,000 | $48,000 | $819,420 | $844,920 |
| $100,000 | 24 | $2,400,000 | $48,000 | $819,420 | $844,920 |
| $50,000custom | 48 | $2,400,000 | $48,000 | $819,420 | $844,920 |
Fund Size → Annual Income
See exactly at which fund size you replace your $200,000/yr salary. Rows at or above your target are highlighted.
| Fund Size | DD Fee (Yr 1) | Mgmt Fee/yr | Avg Annual Spread | Exp. Reimb./yr | Avg Annual Income | vs. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.0M | $20,000 | $10,000 | $68,285 | $4,500 | $86,785 | 43% |
| $2.0M | $40,000 | $20,000 | $136,570 | $4,500 | $169,070 | 85% |
| $3.0M✓ TARGET | $60,000 | $30,000 | $204,855 | $4,500 | $251,355 | 126% |
| $5.0M✓ TARGET | $100,000 | $50,000 | $341,425 | $4,500 | $415,925 | 208% |
| $7.5M✓ TARGET | $150,000 | $75,000 | $512,138 | $4,500 | $621,638 | 311% |
| $10.0M✓ TARGET | $200,000 | $100,000 | $682,850 | $4,500 | $827,350 | 414% |