Interval Funds: Understanding Their Structure and the Drivers of Rapid Growth

Interval Funds: Understanding Their Structure and the Drivers of Rapid Growth

Introduction  At a recent industry conference, questions from fund managers and advisors highlighted both the growing interest in interval funds and the confusion surrounding their structure, liquidity mechanisms, and valuation requirements. These conversations underscored how rapidly interval funds have evolved from a niche investment structure into one of the fastest-growing…
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Continuation Vehicles in 2026: Market Growth, Governance Evolution, and Independent Valuation Requirements

Continuation Vehicles in 2026: Market Growth, Governance Evolution, and Independent Valuation Requirements

Essential Insights for General Partners, January 2026  Insights informed by industry insights and market research.  Executive Summary  For general partners navigating continuation vehicle transactions, robust governancy is no longer best practice, it’s a regulatory and commercial imperative.   Continuation vehicles (CVs) have evolved from niche liquidity solutions into mainstream portfolio management tools with transaction volume growing 40% year-over-year in 2024.  In an environment…
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Strategic Considerations for Fairness Opinions: A Decision Framework

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…
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Continuation Vehicles in Venture Capital: Unlocking Liquidity While Preserving Growth Potential

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…
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The State of Crypto Venture Capital in 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…
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