escrow-tracker

name	escrow-tracker
description	Tracks escrow releases, holdbacks, earnout milestones
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Bash","WebFetch"]
metadata	{"specialization":"venture-capital","domain":"business","skill-id":"vc-skill-042"}

Escrow Tracker

Overview

The Escrow Tracker skill manages post-closing escrow releases, holdbacks, and earnout milestones from M&A exits. It ensures proper tracking and timely collection of deferred consideration from portfolio company exits.

Capabilities

Escrow Management

• Track escrow amounts and terms
• Monitor release schedules
• Track claims and deductions
• Manage escrow agent communications

Holdback Tracking

• Track indemnity holdbacks
• Monitor release conditions
• Track claims against holdbacks
• Calculate expected releases

Earnout Monitoring

• Track earnout milestone definitions
• Monitor milestone achievement
• Calculate earnout payments
• Manage earnout disputes

Release Processing

• Process escrow releases
• Allocate releases to partners
• Track partial releases
• Document release history

Usage

Set Up Escrow Tracking

Input: Exit terms, escrow provisions
Process: Create escrow tracking record
Output: Escrow tracking setup

Monitor Release Schedule

Input: Escrow portfolio
Process: Track upcoming releases
Output: Release schedule report

Track Milestone Progress

Input: Earnout milestones, company data
Process: Assess milestone status
Output: Milestone tracking report

Process Release

Input: Release notification
Process: Verify, allocate, distribute
Output: Release processing record

Escrow Types

Type	Typical Terms
General Indemnity	12-24 months, 10-20% of deal
Special Indemnity	Tied to specific risks
Working Capital	60-90 days adjustment
Earnout	1-3 years, milestone-based
Tax Indemnity	Statute of limitations

Integration Points

• Distribution Waterfall Calculation: Release distributions
• Waterfall Calculator: Allocation calculations
• Distribution Manager (Agent): Support distributions
• Fund Accountant (Agent): Accounting integration

Tracking Elements

Element	Details
Principal Amount	Original escrow/holdback
Release Schedule	Timing of releases
Claims	Amounts claimed against
Net Releases	Expected net amounts
Earnout Triggers	Milestone definitions

Best Practices

1. Track all deferred consideration carefully
2. Monitor claims and dispute processes
3. Maintain relationships with escrow agents
4. Project releases for fund planning
5. Document all releases and allocations