Posts by Kathy Pyne

The IVCA Invitational returns on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Olympia Fields Country Club, bringing together leaders from Illinois’s private equity and venture capital community for a day of golf, connection, and purpose. The Invitational is hosted in support of the IVCA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and proceeds benefit the Foundation’s efforts to broaden…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates Proposed Measures of Concern Have Not Advanced On a more positive note, several proposals targeting financial transactions, investment activity, and ultra‑high‑net‑worth taxpayers failed to advance during the current legislative session and appear unlikely to move forward at this time. HB 4366 Creates the Billionaire…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates IVCA CAUTIONS AGAINST ANTI PE MEASURES IN THE LEGISLATURE Private Equity is under scrutiny by legislatures across the country including Illinois. Critics are using the term “private equity” into something they think should give policy makers pause. Here in Illinois legislation has been introduced…

Throughout 2026, new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) will keep it expanding. These new members also will give the current membership new opportunities for networking … in addition to optimizing support and partnerships … which leads to guidance and new ideas for Venture Capital, Private Equity and the support industries. The…

IVCA Education Session: Fundraising Market Conditions & Best PracticesWednesday, May 28 | 1:00 PMThe Conference Center at UBS Tower, One North Tower Drive, Chicago IL 60606 (take escalator on east side of lobby, up)A light lunch will be provided. Join us for a practical, inside‑the‑market discussion on today’s fundraising environment. This session will bring together…

Join us as IVCA brings back one of our most anticipated programs of the year — the Spring Luncheon featuring the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). Federal Policy Briefing for Illinois Leaders The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) invites you to attend a timely policy briefing featuring the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), the leading…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates IVCA continues to monitor legislative activity impacting private equity and venture capital investment in Illinois. Two bills under consideration in the House Judiciary Committee would directly affect IVCA member firms. HB 5000 – Healthcare Transactions & Private Equity Notification Requirements This bill expands the…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates ELECTION NEWS Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton won a three-person race for the Democratic nomination to succeed U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. National reporters are framing it as a test of strength for Governor Pritzker in advance of his anticipated run for president. IVCA ally Rep.…