Unlocking the QSBS Advantage: A Founder’s Guide to Tax-Free Gains and Legacy Planning

What is QSBS? QSBS refers to shares in a Qualified Small Business (QSB) that meet specific requirements set by the IRS. These shares must be issued by a U.S. C-corporation with assets of $50 million or less at issuance and held for at least five years. QSBS allows for significant tax savings by potentially excluding […]
Quarterly Industry Report Updates are Available for Q3 2024

Houlihan Capital provides quarterly updates for the following industries as of September 30, 2024. Information includes valuation metrics, performance data and M&A activity. Click on the links below to access reports: Aerospace, Defense & Government Asset Management Banking Building Products Business Development Companies Business Services Cannabis Chemicals Consumer Products Containers, Packaging and Paper Products Cryptoassets […]
Michael Norton Featured on Panel Discussing 2025 M&A Market

In the article “Dealmakers See Turning Tide for M&A in 2025,” published by Middle Market Growth on November 11, 2024, Michael Norton, Director of Business Development at Houlihan Capital, shared his insights during ACG Chicago’s Midwest Capital Connection event. He observed a significant increase in pitch activity and noted that many business owners, who had […]
Houlihan Capital’s New Crypto Market & VC Industry Report Q3 2024

As a leading and trusted valuation provider to the Cryptoasset & Blockchain industry, we are pleased to share our NEW Crypto Market & VC Industry Report – Q3 2024 Update. This report provides the following for Q3 2024: Stats at a Glance Crypto Market Timeline Crypto VC Trends Venture Capital (All Sectors) Trends VC Deal […]
Houlihan Capital – Venture Capital Q3 2024 Update

As a leading and trusted service provider of Venture Capital (“VC”) Fund Valuations, we are pleased to share with you our FREE VC Industry Report for Q3 2024. This industry report provides: Quarterly Statistics Market Overview Regional Analysis Sector Analysis To access the report, please click the button below: If you would like to subscribe to […]