What is Committed Capital?
The total amount an investor has pledged to invest in a fund, drawn down over time through capital calls as the manager deploys capital.
Description
Committed capital is the total amount an investor has legally pledged to contribute to a fund. It is not invested all at once. The GP draws it down through capital calls over the commitment period. The investor's remaining unfunded commitment represents capital they must still provide when called.
An LP commits AED 5,000,000 to a Dubai real estate fund. Over 3 years, the GP makes capital calls totaling AED 3,500,000. The investor's unfunded commitment is AED 1,500,000, which they must be prepared to transfer on notice.
DIFC and ADGM fund regulations require clear documentation of committed capital amounts, capital call procedures, and default provisions in the fund's subscription agreement and LPA. Fund performance metrics (IRR, TVPI) are calculated based on committed capital timing.
Formula
Committed Capital = Called Capital (Invested) + Uncalled Capital (Remaining Commitment)How to interpret
Committed capital is a legal obligation, not just an expression of intent. Before committing to any fund, ensure you have sufficient liquid reserves to meet all potential capital calls throughout the commitment period. Investing the money you might need for fund calls in illiquid assets creates a dangerous mismatch.
When tracking your investment portfolio, distinguish clearly between committed capital and called capital. The difference, your unfunded commitment, is a contingent liability that must factor into your overall financial planning. It is capital that is effectively spoken for, even if not yet deployed.
Dubai market context
DIFC and ADGM fund regulations require clear documentation of committed capital amounts, capital call procedures, and default provisions in the fund's subscription agreement and LPA. Fund performance metrics including IRR and TVPI are calculated based on committed capital timing, which is important to understand when comparing returns across different fund structures.
Dubai real estate fund managers have generally maintained disciplined capital call schedules, benefiting from a market with active deal flow. Investors committed to DIFC-regulated funds can track their unfunded commitments through quarterly investor reports that the DFSA requires fund managers to provide.
Frequently asked questions
The total amount an investor has pledged to invest in a fund, drawn down over time through capital calls as the manager deploys capital.
The standard formula is: Committed Capital = Called Capital (Invested) + Uncalled Capital (Remaining Commitment). Applying it consistently lets you compare projects on a like-for-like basis, which is the point of the metric.
Committed capital is a legal obligation, not just an expression of intent. Before committing to any fund, ensure you have sufficient liquid reserves to meet all potential capital calls throughout the commitment period.
DIFC and ADGM fund regulations require clear documentation of committed capital amounts, capital call procedures, and default provisions in the fund's subscription agreement and LPA. Fund performance metrics including IRR and TVPI are calculated based on committed capital timing, which is important to understand when comparing returns across different fund structures.
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DIFC and ADGM fund regulations require clear documentation of committed capital amounts, capital call procedures, and default provisions in the fund's subscription agreement and LPA. Fund performance metrics (IRR, TVPI) are calculated based on committed capital timing.
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