Posts by Kathy Pyne

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). This high‑impact session will deliver a fast‑paced, insider look at the federal policy landscape shaping venture capital, private equity, and innovation nationwide. NVCA President & CEO Bobby Franklin will…

For 2026, the IVCA Foundation welcomed two new members to their board of directors – Libby Baker, Senior Director of Talent and Culture for The Vistria Group and Kelly Zitlow, Head of Corporate Communications for Water Street. Prior to joining Vistria, Libby Baker led People Operations for Waud Capital Partners, was the VP of Organizational…

CINCINNATI – (March 6, 2026) – ProAmpac, a global innovator in flexible packaging and material science, today announced the completion of its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging (“TCP”) from TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), a North American flexible packaging solutions provider. This acquisition achieves a pivotal milestone in ProAmpac’s long-term growth strategy, uniting TCP’s advanced…

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…