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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Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc.

Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc.

Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc. (ACT), based in Batavia, IL, on its sale to Burckhardt Compression (Winterthur, Switzerland), a global leader in reciprocating compressor systems. Founded in 1991, ACT is a U.S.-based service company specializing in reciprocating equipment for the downstream market,…
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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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