Free practice tools
An institutional PE practice desk, free
Six client-side tools for interviews and desk readiness. Challenges, calculators, and visualizers. No signup, no card.
Educational practice only. Not investment advice and not a live deal model.
Live analysis preview
MOIC
2.4x
IRR
19%
Rule 40
43
- Challenges
Paper LBO Challenge
Guided interview desk for sources and uses, debt paydown, MOIC, IRR, and sensitivity.
10 to 15 minutesPractice or timedSkill band, walkthrough, CSVOpen tool - Challenges
Deal Screening Challenge
Full IC memo loop: teaser, quality scores, structure, shock, diligence, thesis, and vote.
About 8 minutesPractice or sprintIC score, memo, CSVOpen tool - Calculators
LBO Returns Sandbox
Live returns and sensitivity sandbox for sponsor equity, MOIC, IRR, and debt paydown.
About 3 minutesSandboxHeatmap, charts, CSVOpen tool - Calculators
Rule of 40 Calculator
Compare growth and profitability with EBITDA or FCF margin and scenario deltas.
About 2 minutesCalculatorScore, quadrant, CSVOpen tool - Visualizers
Value Bridge Builder
Attribute equity value creation to EBITDA growth, multiple change, and debt paydown.
About 2 minutesVisualizerWaterfall, % mix, CSVOpen tool - Visualizers
Carry Waterfall Visualizer
Trace LP return of capital, pref, GP catch-up, and residual carry on a simple LPA.
About 2 minutesVisualizerDistribution chart, CSVOpen tool
Why free tools
Interview and desk readiness improve with short, repeated drills. These tools isolate paper LBO arithmetic, investment committee judgment, and returns visuals so you can practice without a login wall. When you want the connected lifecycle across 20+ integrated workspaces with AI coaches, open the timed demo or start a trial on the Super Simulator.