Posts by Kathy Pyne

Presented in partnership with Webcast #2: Deep Dive on Transaction Liability Insurance Wednesday, March 11 | 12:00 PM CT | 45 minutes OverviewTransaction liability insurance, including R&W, remains a key tool for competitive M&A processes. This session explores current market dynamics, underwriting considerations, deal structures, and best practices for optimizing coverage. Learn how sponsors are…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates IVCA OPPOSES BILLS TARGETING PE ROLE IN LAW FIRMS Policy makers in Illinois and more frequently across the country are being asked by advocates to consider banning, limiting or in some way managing the role of private equity investments in certain sectors of the…

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…

California has enacted new venture capital reporting rules that may apply to many Illinois‑based VC firms, even if you do not operate in California. Under the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Act (SB 54, amended by SB 164), any firm with a California nexus may now be required to register with the California Department…

BoilerLaunch, a student‑run startup pitch competition organized by Purdue University’s entrepreneurial community, will be hosted in downtown Chicago this spring. The event brings together a curated group of early‑stage student founders who will pitch to investors, judges, and industry professionals. Several past BoilerLaunch teams have gone on to secure early funding and participation in leading…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates PRITZKER DELIVERS BUDGET ADDRESS TO ILLINOIS AND BEYOND Widely expected to win a third term in November and to then announce at some point for a presidential run, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today delivered his FY 2027 budget address to an audience of Illinois…

The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA), in partnership with Lockton, presents a two‑part webcast series focused on the insurance and risk issues facing today’s private equity firms. These sessions provide strategic updates for senior leaders and practical insights for professionals involved in deal execution and portfolio management. Presented in partnership with If you’d like me…

Venture Forward is seeking VC investors to volunteer 3-4 hours as mentors for scholarship recipients in Cohort 21 of our flagship program, VC University. This commitment involves 1 virtual hour per month from April to June 2026 (totaling 3-4 hours). Mentors must be full-time, active investors (or retired/part-time with 15+ years of experience), based in…