IVCA Newsletter – July 9, 2025

Association News IVCA Feature: Perspectives on Internships and the 2025 IVCA Scholar Program Meet the 2025 IVCA Scholars Celebrating 25 Years of IVCA Now Accepting Nominations: 2025 IVCA Portfolio Company of the Year Awards Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 7/9/2025 IVCA Advocacy in Action: Upcoming Legislator Lunch with IL State…

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Now Accepting Nominations: 2025 IVCA Portfolio Company of the Year Awards

The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Portfolio Company of the Year Awards, with one recognizing excellence in Private Equity and one in Venture Capital. These prestigious honors recognize Illinois based companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and impact during their time under PE or VC ownership, culminating in…

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Pritzker Private Capital Completes Acquisition of Buckman

July 1, 2025 CHICAGO – (July 1, 2025) – Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Buckman (“the company”), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes. PPC’s partnership will provide additional financial resources and…

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IVCA Advocacy in Action: Upcoming Legislator Lunch with IL State Sen. John Curran and IL State Sen. Sue Rezin

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 At the core of IVCA’s mission is our commitment to advocating for Illinois’ venture capital and private equity community. On July 15, IVCA Executive Director Christie Pruyn and IVCA-PAC Legislative Liaison Dave Stricklin will meet with: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Gibsons Italia, 233 N Canal, Chicago These meetings are part of…

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IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 7/9/2025

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ILLINOIS BRACES FOR IMPACT Illinois policy makers are working to address the near-term impacts of the federal reconciliation bill which passed and was signed into law over the 4th of July. HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION WARNS AGAINST FEDERAL BILL GOVERNOR PANS…

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IVCA Feature: Perspectives on Internships and the 2025 IVCA Scholar Program

July 9, 2025 The 2025 IVCA Scholar Program is in place and operating this summer, as it provides undergraduate students, – primarily from underrepresented communities – experience that could lead a possible career in the Venture Capital/Private Equity industries. The 10-week program is a deep dive, and upon completion the students will receive a $10,000…

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Meet the 2025 IVCA Scholars

July 9, 2025 IVCA is proud to introduce the 2025 cohort of the IVCA Scholar Program, an initiative designed to build a more inclusive and representative private equity and venture capital industry. Supported by the IVCA Foundation, this program provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience, professional development, and invaluable networking opportunities. This summer, 20 students…

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Celebrating 25 Years of IVCA

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Illinois Venture Capital Association. Since our founding , IVCA has been the voice of private equity and venture capital in Illinois, advocating for the industry, and supporting growth and innovation across the state. As we celebrate this milestone year, we look forward to honoring our legacy and the…

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IVCA Newsletter – June 25, 2025

Association News IVCA Feature: Young Adults in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Space 2025 IVCA Invitational: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Community and Impact Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 6/25/2025 IVCA Advocacy in Action: Meeting with State Leaders IVCA Events June 27, 2025 – LegislatorConnection Luncheon with IL Sen. Julie…

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IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 6/25/2025

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, June 25, 2025 SPEAKER SENTENCED One of the most influential elected officials in Illinois history was sentenced to 7.5 years of prison time after his conviction by a federal jury on public corruption charges. Any list of powerful Illinoisans would include former…

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