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Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, July 17, 2024 RNC CONVENTION Illinois Republicans with a new state party chair at the helm are meeting in Milwaukee this week at the Republican National Convention. ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS CHART COURSE Outgoing ILGOP chair Don Tracy has pushed for mail-in ballot programs and…

With the second quarter just completed, how is the year-to-date faring for the Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) Industries? As the year began with an optimism for a VC deals resurgence and a PE emphasis on value creation, the online financial press weighs in below, in both current and Q1 overviews… EY.com, ‘What…

As the new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) keeps expanding, the current membership are given new opportunities for networking, in addition to optimizing support and partnerships, which leads to guidance and new ideas for Venture Capital, Private Equity and support industries. The latest new member is the law firm of Croke…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, July 3, 2024 IVCA MEETS WITH IDOR ON QIP Discussions continue with the Illinois Department of Revenue on its approach to implementing parts of the income tax code relative to Investment Partnerships. A 45-minute discussion was held last week by IVCA-connected legal and…

July 3, 2024 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 IVCA Scholar Program, welcoming an exceptional cohort of 14 talented students. This initiative marks a significant step towards fostering diversity and inclusivity in the venture capital and private equity sectors. Meet our 2024 Scholars! We extend our sincere gratitude to the 14…

July 3, 2024 The IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 2024 IVCA Invitational was our most successful event to date, boasting record-breaking attendance and fundraising efforts. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the sponsors who made this unprecedented success possible. This year’s invitational saw our largest number of golfers ever,…

July 3, 2024 The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is proud to announce Phil Alphonse as its new Chairman. Alphonse has been a part of The Vistria Group since its founding in 2013 and currently serves as a Senior Partner and Co-Head of the firm’s Knowledge & Learning Solutions team. The Vistria Group, managing approximately…