Posts by Kathy Pyne

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, September 20, 2023 CASH BAIL REFORM BEGINS Monday marked the first day of landmark changes to the cash bail system in Illinois which ranks among the most controversial public policy debates in recent memory. Named the “SAFE-T” act, Illinois becomes the first state…

September 20, 2023 One of the most successful accelerator and founder facilitation programs in Chicago is Techstars, an annual mentorship course that allows entrepreneurs, start-ups and companies to participate in a 13-week forum that teaches them how to improve and execute their business ideas. Techstars and Managing Director Neal Sáles-Griffin just announced their Fall Class…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, September 6, 2023 ILLINOIS TREASURER LAUNCHES INFRASTRUCTURE FUND IVCA members familiar with the Technology Development Account/Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund will recognize many of the features of the Illinois FIRST Fund: “The FIRST Fund is a first-of-its kind, $1.5 billion impact investment fund…

September 6, 2023 IVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 IVCA Awardees to be honored at the 2023 IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 4, 2023. YOU are our best source for these companies and individuals so we ask you to submit/recommend your candidate(s) by Friday, September 15, 2023.  Details and…

September 6, 2023 The combination of the pandemic period, coupled with the “Great Resignation” associated with it, has created a smaller labor pool and expertise gap in many industries that Venture Capital and Private Equity are invested in. As we head into the 4th Quarter and the future, what are the issues with labor and…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, August 23, 2023 COULD HAVE BEEN A STAR – WITNESS Federal prosecutors are today wrapping up their case against Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Mapes was a fixture in the Capitol known for…

August 23, 2023 As the Venture Capital and Private Equity industries head into 4th quarter 2023, the year has had some ups and downs, as the numbers continue to play out. There is optimism as the tail end of the year begins, with new tech continuing to draw investors. The IVCA collected some assessments from…

August 23, 2023 IVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 IVCA Awardees to be honored at the 2023 IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 4, 2023. YOU are our best source for these companies and individuals so we ask you to submit/recommend your candidate(s) by Friday, September 15, 2023.  Details and…