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 […]
Jacques Zureikat Featured on “3 Things to Know About the HVAC Mergers & Acquisitions Market Right Now” by ACHR News

This compelling piece, “3 Things to Know About the HVAC Mergers & Acquisitions Market Right Now,” published by Maria Taylor in ACHR News (1), includes insights from Jacques Zureikat, Vice President of the Investment Banking team at Houlihan Capital. Jacques shared his expertise on the evolving trends in the HVAC M&A landscape, highlighting how economic […]
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 […]