Expert valuation and investment banking for the middle market
Independent Advice When the Stakes
Are Highest.
Houlihan Capital provides independent valuation and investment banking services to companies, boards, and their advisors. Employee-owned and FINRA-registered, with no conflicts of interest.
Investment Banking
M&A advisory and capital raising for founders and owners planning a sale or transition.
Valuations & Opinions
Independent, audit-defensible valuations and fairness opinions built to hold up under scrutiny.
Industry Expertise
Deep knowledge across crypto, cannabis, healthcare, and facility services — industries where standard valuation approaches fall short.
Houlihan Capital
Independent Advice. No Conflicts. No Shortcuts.
We are an employee-owned valuation and investment banking firm serving the middle market. Our work is grounded in rigorous methodology, senior-level attention, and a commitment to independence on every engagement. No conflicts. No handoffs. No shortcuts.
Whether you're navigating a sale, a fairness opinion, or a regulatory review, you need an advisor with no incentive other than getting the analysis right.
- FINRA-registered advisory firm
- Employee-owned and conflict-free
- Senior-led engagements from start to finish
- Audit-defensible methodology
- Middle market focused
- Trusted by boards, founders, and advisors across the middle market
Why Houlihan Capital
What Sets Us Apart Is How We're Structured
The firm is structured around three principles: independence, analytical rigor, and direct access to senior advisors on every engagement.
Specialized Markets
Experience in the Markets That Demand It Most
Some industries require more than standard valuation methodology. Our team has built specific expertise in sectors where regulatory complexity, non-traditional assets, and rapidly changing market conditions make generalist approaches inadequate.
Crypto & Digital Assets
Portfolio valuations that satisfy auditor and LP requirements in a rapidly evolving asset class.
Cannabis & Alternative Health
Regulatory-compliant valuations for operators navigating complex and evolving market conditions.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Lifecycle support from initial investment through exit — portfolio valuations, fairness opinions, and M&A advisory.
How We Work
A Process Built for Consequential Work
Every engagement starts with a direct conversation about the situation, the timeline, and what the analysis needs to accomplish. From there, a senior advisor owns the work from start to finish.
Happy Clients
Opinions Delivered
Years Experience
Team Members
Our Team
Experienced Advisors. Direct Access.
Every Houlihan Capital engagement is led by senior professionals with deep middle market experience. The advisors you meet at the start of an engagement are the ones delivering the work at the end.
Rodger Howell
Chief Executive Officer
Jean Alvarez
Chief Operating Officer
Donna Kwon, CPA
Controller
Resources & Insights
Research and Perspectives From the Markets We Work In.
Our latest research, valuation guides, and market analysis across crypto, cannabis, healthcare, facility services, and more.
