Ben Buettell brings a wealth of experience in financial strategy and investment management to the forefront of Next Wave Innovation. With over two decades at Houlihan Lokey and his co-founding role at R7 Partners, Ben offers a unique blend of services that bridge traditional financial expertise with the dynamic world of emerging technologies:

Fund Management: Drawing on his experience co-managing R7 Partners, Ben provides comprehensive fund management services tailored to the unique challenges of Next Wave Innovation. His approach emphasizes strategic capital allocation, investor relations, and SPV fund structuring that aligns with long-term value creation.

Portfolio Management: Ben's portfolio management services leverage his experience evaluating and nurturing early-stage technology companies. His approach goes beyond traditional metrics, incorporating a nuanced understanding of technological trends and market dynamics.

Mergers and Acquisitions: Ben's extensive experience in M&A, having led over 200 corporate transactions at Houlihan Lokey, provides clients with expert guidance through complex deal structures. His services include deal origination, due diligence, valuation, and negotiation, focusing on transactions that leverage or enhance technological innovation.

Fiduciary Services: Ben offers comprehensive fiduciary services based on his experience co-heading Houlihan Lokey's Fairness and Solvency Opinion Practices. These include advising boards of directors on their fiduciary duties and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and alignment with stakeholder interests, which are crucial elements in the rapidly evolving landscape of Next Wave Innovation.

Through these services, Ben Buettell empowers clients to navigate the complex financial landscape of Next Wave Innovation, ensuring that financial strategies support and accelerate technological advancement and long-term value creation.