Strategic Considerations for Fairness Opinions: A Decision Framework
Introduction In today’s complex deal environment, boards and their advisors face increasingly nuanced decisions regarding whether an independent fairness opinion strengthens or actually complicates the transaction process. Market volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving fiduciary standards have shifted the cost-benefit calculation around fairness opinions from a compliance exercise to a critical strategic governance decision. At Houlihan […]
Continuation Vehicles in Venture Capital: Unlocking Liquidity While Preserving Growth Potential
As venture capital firms navigate prolonged exit timelines and increasing liquidity demands from limited partners (LPs), continuation vehicles (CVs) are emerging as a critical solution. Once a niche instrument in private equity, CVs are now gaining traction in venture capital, particularly amid reduced IPOs, tepid M&A activity, and growing pressure to demonstrate liquidity. What Are […]
Houlihan Capital is a Sponsor of the 2025 CoinAlts Symposium
As the top crypto fund valuation provider[1], we are proud to sponsor the CoinAlts 2025 Fund Symposium and continue supporting the digital asset community. This event provides a vital platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange, and we look forward to engaging with peers and industry leaders. The event will take place on October 29, 2025 […]
The State of Crypto Venture Capital in 2025
Insights from VeradiVerdict – Issue #337 (Paul Veradittakit, Aug 28, 2025) Record-Breaking Growth Crypto companies have already raised more than $16 billion year-to-date in 2025, with over 100 M&A deals announced—surpassing the total deal value of 2024 and positioning the industry for a historic year. This cycle is fundamentally stronger than past ones, driven by: Regulatory clarity in the U.S. […]
Houlihan Capital’s Crypto Market & VC Industry Report Q2 2025
As a leading and trusted valuation provider to the Cryptoasset & Blockchain industry, we are pleased to share our Crypto Market & VC Industry Report – Q2 2025 Update. This report provides the following for Q2 2025: Stats at a Glance Crypto Market Timeline Crypto VC Trends Venture Capital (All Sectors) Trends VC Deal Activity […]