Houlihan Capital Publishes Cryptoasset Industry Report – Q2 2023 Update
Houlihan Capital is excited to announce the release of our newest quarterly Report for the Cryptoasset Industry. This report provides the following: Financial Performance: Cryptoasset-related Equities Valuation Metrics: Cryptoasset-related Equities Equity Performance Change in Market Capitalization by Equity Sector Change in Market Capitalization by Cryptoasset Sector This report is a valuable resource for anyone who […]
Venture Capital: Valuing Early-Stage Portfolio Companies in a Slowing Deal Environment
The first half of 2023 shows a continuing shift in the landscape of early-stage venture capital (VC) deals. Amidst an environment of high interest rates and increased portfolio company cash burn, VC funds are deploying capital more carefully. This has had a noticeable impact on angel and seed-stage deals. According to Pitchbook’s Q2 2023 US […]
FASB’s Proposed Updates to GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy related to ASU on Crypto Assets
On March 23, 2023, The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued proposed updates to the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Reporting Taxonomy related to a Proposed Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) on Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets. (1) The proposed updates would create Subtopic 350-60 of U.S. GAAP, and it would apply to all entities […]
The SEC’s Division of Examinations Announces 2023 Exam Priorities
The SEC’s Division of Examinations (the “DOE”) has announced its 2023 examination priorities. The annual report provides insights into the Division’s risk-based approach, including the areas it believes present potential risks to investors and the integrity of U.S. capital markets. Valuation was discussed in the following sections: Investment Company Act Fair Valuation Rule 2a-5 The […]
409A Valuation – The Key to Protecting Your Fund’s Earnings
Our friends at Richey May reached out to discuss valuable insights on 409A valuations – what they are, when they are needed and more. What is a 409A Valuation? 26 U.S. Code § 409A (“IRC 409A”) is a tax rule that applies to companies offering “nonqualified deferred compensation,” which is compensation paid/received in a later […]