By N/A N/A September 16, 2026
Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of Twin Bridge Capital Partners The CFO's Role Has Never Been More Complex. Join Us October 22. Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for the 2026 IVCA Annual Awards Dinner Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues 09/16/2026 - IVCA WORKS TO REVERSE QSBS DECOUPLING IN REVENUE BILL IVCA Events October 22, 2026 - IVCA CFO Summit December 7, 2026 - IVCA Awards Dinner - SAVE THE DATE! Other Events of Interest September 8, 2026 - McDermott Will & Schulte Chicago Boot Camp for Private Equity Professionals October 28 - 18th Annual Invest For Kids Conference November 12 - Midwest BioBuilders Summit December 8, 2026 - BDO’s Annual Private Equity Fund CFO Roundtable Industry News Avathon Capital Welcomes My Hot Lunchbox to its Portfolio as 17th Platform Investment Benford Capital Port Co Filtration Solutions Group Acquires Filter Services of Indiana and FSI Filtration, Extending Its Filtration Platform into the Midwest H.I.G. Capital Makes a Significant Investment in Click Here Digital High Street Capital Invests in All About Concrete Monroe Capital Supports Dealer Services Network’s Acquisition of GG&D Motor Vehicle Services Periscope Equity Announces Promotion of Eric Hinkle to Partner Prospect Partners Promotes Ryan Chapman and Welcomes Robert Janei and Lindsey Sabutis to the Team Thoma Bravo Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Tanda Thoma Bravo Port Co Everbridge Acquires Open Measures Crain’s Chicago Business includes Victory Park Capital on 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago List Stephanie Rupinski, Victory Park Capital Principal in Operations, named to P&I Rising Stars List Wynnchurch Capital Port Co Trimlite Expands Residential Door Distribution Platform with Acquisition of KW Building Products Professional Advisor News Katten Advises Keypath Education on the Sale of Its North American Operations to Risepoint Ropes & Gray Advised New Mountain Capital on Exit from Lincoln Investments BDO PRIVATE EQUITY PERSPECTIVES PODCAST EPISODE 57B: Beginning With the End in Mind: Exits and Buyer Competition in the Industrial Sector – Part A Ropes & Gray Advised Attindas Hygiene Partners, an American Industrial Partners Portfolio Company, on its Planned Acquisition of Activ Médical Disposable Symrise Sells AmeriTerpenes to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA With Guidance From Troutman Pepper Locke Ropes & Gray Advised New 2ND Capital in its Partnership with Blackford Capital Keeping Up the Pace Ropes & Gray Advised TSG Consumer Partners in Strategic Investment in Los Tacos No. 1 Ropes & Gray Advised Bain Capital in Strategic Growth Investment in RQD* Clearing Ropes & Gray Advised Hudson Hill Capital on Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for InXpress Ropes & Gray Advised Bain Capital Portfolio Company Envestnet in Acquisition of Vestmark Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity Portfolio Company Flow Control Holdings in Majority Stake Sale to Blackstone Ropes & Gray Advises Platinum Equity on Agreement to Sell De Wave Group Ropes & Gray Advises Appleby on Investment from New Mountain Capital to Accelerate Growth in Legal and Fiduciary Services Ropes & Gray Advised Brown Brothers Harriman in the Sale of its Portfolio Company The Granite Group Ropes & Gray Advises AccentCare on Agreement to Sell Personal Care Division to Addus HomeCare Corporation Job Postings Please view the full details for each Job Posting listed below, on our website HERE . Once at Job Postings please scroll down the pages to view the jobs. They are listed chronologically as received, most current first. NEW! NextGen Growth Partners - Senior Analyst, Investments Hyde Park Angels - HPA Venture Operations Manager Decasonic – AI Operations Manager TechNexus Venture Collaborative – Sr. Accountant
By N/A N/A September 16, 2026
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 latest new member is Twin Bridge Capital Partners, “an established Private Equity investment firm, majority owned by its employees, investing through buyout funds, direct equity co-investments, and GP-led secondary investments, partnering with talented sponsors and management teams building sustainable, growing businesses.” The following is a Q&A profile with Twin Bridge Capital Partners , which explores the firm’s background and their expectations for interacting with the IVCA. New Member: Twin Bridge Capital Partners Representative: Zach Schneider, Partner IVCA: What is a brief history of and background of Twin Bridge Capital Partners ? Twin Bridge Capital Partners: Founded in Chicago in 2005 with the backing of a Fortune 500 insurance company, Twin Bridge Capital Partners was established to invest across the North American buyout market. The Firm initially focused on primary fund investments and equity co-investments alongside leading North American buyout managers. Over the past two decades, Twin Bridge has expanded its capital base, product offering, team and investment capabilities. Today, the Firm has more than 20 employees, has raised more than $5.4 billion of capital, and offers three distinct investment products focused on North American buyouts. IVCA: Why did the firm decide to join the Illinois Venture Capital Association? Twin Bridge: Twin Bridge is focused on continuing to build its brand, network, knowledge base and reach as we grow the business, and we believe the IVCA provides an attractive platform to advance these objectives. We also seek to be active participants in the communities in which we operate and believe we can both contribute to and benefit from the IVCA and its member firms. More broadly, we look forward to leveraging the IVCA’s reach to help support the continued growth and development of Illinois’ Private Equity and Venture Capital community. IVCA: Your firm's focus in on North American small and lower middle market businesses. What is the current status of those types of American enterprise, and how do you research the marketplace? Twin Bridge: The North American small and lower middle market buyout landscape remains as dynamic as ever, with more capital and opportunity than at any point in our firm’s history. As a result, competition for attractive investment opportunities, strong returns and talented professionals has also never been greater. In this environment, our investment team remains highly focused on research and relationship development, supported by our proprietary in-house analytics and relationship intelligence platform, TBHub. Our team spends significant time meeting with managers, intermediaries and other institutional investors to stay current on market trends, developments and emerging opportunities. We combine these market insights with our proprietary data and relationship intelligence to identify and underwrite opportunities that we believe can generate attractive long-term investment outcomes. IVCA: The firm lists six guiding principles ... Partnership Approach, People First, Focused Strategy, Unwavering Alignment, Long-Term Focus and Commitment to Integrity. How did the firm evolve to these important six, and what do you feel is the one principle that shapes and guides the rest of them, and why? Twin Bridge: These six principles reflect who Twin Bridge has evolved to be and the qualities we value most in our partnerships. They guide our daily activities and underpin the decisions we make across the Firm. If we had to identify one overarching principle, it would be Trust. Without trust, we believe the other principles cannot fully take hold. Trust is embedded in each of our six guiding principles and is fundamental to how we seek to build lasting partnerships with all of our stakeholders – including our employees, investors, sponsor partners, portfolio companies and their management teams, and intermediaries. At its core, ours will always be a relationship business. We believe enduring relationships are built on trust, and that trust is earned over time through consistency, integrity and alignment. IVCA: The firm's experience is touted in identifying select sponsors who align with long-term investment philosophy. What is your vetting process for that identification and what is an example of an instinct based on experience that yielded a long-term sponsor alignment? Twin Bridge: We combine robust data and analytics — the ‘science’ — with deep relationship building – the ‘art’ – throughout our sourcing and underwriting process. This approach often leads us to identify ‘diamonds in the rough’ where others may not yet see the opportunity. Over more than two decades and 150+ fund investments, we have developed relationships with many sponsors based on information that others may have found less compelling, but where our experience and analysis led us to believe the future could look meaningfully different from the past. While we certainly do not get every investment right, some of our longest-standing sponsor relationships originated from precisely these situations. We believe our experience helps us recognize those opportunities, and we remain focused on finding the next one. IVCA: The firm's portfolio lists a wide variety of business concerns. Whether it's a fitness company or a biosciences practice, what commonality is the firm seeking to create the synergy of an offer to invest? Twin Bridge: While our portfolio companies operate across a broad range of industries, we are ultimately seeking the same fundamental characteristics … high-quality businesses, strong and capable management teams, attractive market positions and opportunities for sustainable long-term growth. We believe our value is less dependent on investing in a particular industry and more dependent on identifying strong businesses and high-quality sponsor partners where our experience, relationships and investment approach can add value. That sector flexibility, combined with a disciplined focus on the small and lower middle market, allows us to pursue opportunities across a diverse range of industries while maintaining a consistent investment philosophy. IVCA: What does Twin Bridge Capital Partners hope to achieve in their interaction with the VC/PE community within the IVCA? Twin Bridge: Twin Bridge looks forward to engaging with the IVCA community to share best practices, build relationships and exchange ideas and knowledge with other investors and market participants. We also see the IVCA as an opportunity to broaden Twin Bridge’s relationships and visibility across a wide range of participants in the Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystem. Ultimately, we hope to be both an active participant and contributor to the community – learning from our peers while sharing our own perspectives and experiences to help strengthen Illinois’ broader Private Equity and Venture Capital ecosystem. For the website of Twin Bridge Capital Partners click here . The 2026 IVCA CFO Summit is now open for registration and is FREE to all IVCA members, and will take place on October 22nd, 2026. Click on CFO for more information and instructions to register.
By N/A N/A September 16, 2026
ILLINOIS VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE REPORT David Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, September 16, 2026 IVCA WORKS TO REVERSE QSBS DECOUPLING IN REVENUE BILL At the end of every legislative session in Illinois a series of omnibus bills are produced to implement the budget and provide the revenue to close the gaps for spending policy makers want to have in the upcoming fiscal year. In the 2026 legislative session the “revenue omnibus” SB 3019 / PA 104 – 0468 included direction for Illinois to “decouple” from the federal tax code on treatment of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). PLANTE MORAN ANALYSIS OF ILLINOIS QSBS TREATMENT The provision was sought by advocates who argue that Illinois should do more to tax wealth and provide more revenue to the state: ILLINOIS REVENUE ALLIANCE "PROGRESSIVE" TAX AGENDA It is difficult to reverse a decision such as the one made here. Getting to a final revenue package is balancing act which included over 20 different provisions including changes to sports wagering, taxes on advertising and digital assets. It included the decoupling from the federal code on QSBS 1202, while also extending the Angel Tax Credit through 2032. ILLINOIS TAXPAYERS’ FEDERATION OMNIBUS ANALYSIS While working to reverse the decisions made on QSBS, the IVCA is also alerting policy makers that the cumulative effect of misguided policy will harm the Illinois economy and make Illinois less attractive for investment. There is clearly momentum in some camps to tax wealth and change policies which have helped entrepreneurs create companies which provide employment and tax revenue where they are located. The IVCA will continue to encourage policy makers not to lose focus on the value of a thriving VC ecosystem which contributes significantly to the quality of life in Illinois.
By N/A N/A September 3, 2026
Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of FM Capital Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 IVCA Awards CFO Summit Sponsorship Opportunity for your firm! VC and PE Investor Finance Professionals! Join us on October 22 for 2026 IVCA CFO Summit! IVCA Scholars Complete Another Successful Summer Program Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues 08/19/2026 IVCA Events October 22, 2026 - IVCA CFO Summit December 7, 2026 - IVCA Awards Dinner - SAVE THE DATE! Other Events of Interest September 17, 2026 - McDermott's Chicago Private Equity Bootcamp - SAVE THE DATE! Industry News The Edgewater Funds Announces Investment in Parker Manufacturing Group Monroe Capital Supports Air Transport Components’ Acquisition of Aero Controls, Inc. Wind Point Partners To Acquire ECI McNally Capital Makes Majority Investment in TENICA, a Leading Provider of National Security and Intelligence Solutions H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Phoenix ME Thoma Bravo Completes Acquisition of Kneat HPA Backs AI-Native Production Intelligence Platform Revolutionizing Continuous-Flow Manufacturing Monroe Capital Supports Summit Professional Education’s Acquisition of Kids Bowel & Bladder Accelerant Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Thoma Bravo Shore Capital Partners Announces Sale of Texas MedClinic to HCA Healthcare Command Alkon Announces Acquisition by Francisco Partners from Thoma Bravo Runway Growth Capital Appoints Michael Rovner as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer Wynnchurch-Backed Trimlite Acquires Barnett Millworks Private Credit: Asset-Backed Finance Explained | Victory Park Capital Wynnchurch Capital Port Co M2S Group Surpasses $1 Billion in Annual Revenue with Acquisition of Heartland Label Printers Frontenac Port Co Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Salentine Pump & Equipment Professional Advisor News Ropes & Gray Advised McNally Capital in Majority Investment in TENICA Global Solutions Sidley Represents Castle Creek Capital in Tri-County Financial Group’s US$204.6 Million Merger with HBT Financial Carried Away Series — Management Fees and Self-Employment Taxes – Structuring for Tax Efficiency After Sirius Solutions and Soroban Ropes & Gray Represented Ripple Fiber in Acquisition by Eaton Fiber Sidley Represents Goldman Sachs Alternatives in Acquisition of Tosca From Apax Funds BDO PRIVATE EQUITY PERSPECTIVES PODCAST EPISODE 57B: No Shortcuts: The Case for Patient Sourcing and Earned Partnerships– PART B Ropes & Gray Advised New Mountain Capital in Acquisition of Jensen Hughes Sidley Represents MarineMax in Its US$1.5 Billion Sale to Blackstone Infrastructure Portfolio Company, Safe Harbor Fifth Circuit Narrows, but Preserves, Taxpayer-Favorable Ruling on Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Tax on Rehearing Three Ropes & Gray Partners Named Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s New York Business Sidley Represents Northcote Equity in Investment in Lockhart Capital Management Ropes & Gray Advised NEOS Investments in Sale to Goldman Sachs Sidley Represents Acteon in the Sale of Menck to Cadeler Ropes & Gray Advised Altamont Capital Partners in Accelerant Take-Private Acquisition by Thoma Bravo Sidley Represents Sapiom in US$35 Million Series A Financing Job Postings Please view the full details for each Job Posting listed below, on our website HERE . Once at Job Postings please scroll down the pages to view the jobs. They are listed chronologically as received, most current first. NEW! NextGen Growth Partners - Senior Analyst, Investments Hyde Park Angels - HPA Venture Operations Manager Decasonic – AI Operations Manager TechNexus Venture Collaborative – Sr. Accountant
By N/A N/A September 2, 2026
From evolving tax regulations and valuation challenges to data management, investor reporting, and artificial intelligence, today's finance leaders sit at the center of private capital firm strategy. Join us on October 22, 2026, for the IVCA CFO Summit, a full day of practical insights, industry updates, and peer networking designed specifically for finance leaders in private equity and venture capital. Last year's program featured discussions on economic trends, Washington policy developments, fund formation, diligence, valuation transformation, operational scaling, and AI-driven finance transformation. Whether you're a CFO, controller, operations leader, or finance executive, the Summit offers valuable perspectives and meaningful connections with professionals across Illinois' private capital ecosystem. Learn more, register, or explore sponsorship opportunities at https://www.illinoisvc.org/cfo-summit
By N/A N/A September 2, 2026
The IVCA Annual Awards Dinner returns to the Four Seasons Chicago on December 7, 2026, bringing together Illinois' leading private equity and venture capital professionals for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. As IVCA's flagship event, the Awards Dinner attracts more than 300 senior-level attendees, including investment professionals, portfolio company executives, institutional investors, and industry advisors. The evening recognizes outstanding firms, portfolio companies, and leaders who have made a significant impact on Illinois' investment ecosystem. Congratulations again to our 2025 award recipients: Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year: Simple Mills Private Equity Portfolio Company of the Year: Door and Window Guard Systems (DAWGS) Richard J. Daley Award: Bruce N. Barron, Origin Ventures Stanley C. Golder Award: Robert P. Morgan, 50 South Capital Rising Star Award: M25 IVCA Foundation Award: Shoshana M. Vernick Sponsorship opportunities are now available and provide exceptional visibility before, during, and after the event. View Sponsorship Opportunities HERE . For questions or to reserve a sponsorship level, please contact Christie Pruyn at cpruyn@illinoisvc.org .
By N/A N/A September 2, 2026
Time flies in the deal-making process. Autumn is arriving in three weeks, but the fourth quarter for 2026 is here, and will be indicative based on what has happened in the previous three quarters of the year. The online financial press has predictions, observations and advocation regarding Venture Capital and Private Equity for the Fourth Quarter of 2026, as year counts down. JTCGroup.com , ‘Venture Capital Market 2026: Flexibility is Key in Uncertain Times’ Venture capital market 2026 predictions were all over the map after a tumultuous 2025, with geopolitical instability and economic volatility contributing to extended hold times and drawn-out venture capital fundraising periods. READ MORE: https://www.jtcgroup.com/insights/venture-capital-market-2026/ SouthSummit.io , ‘What Venture Capital Investors Look for in Startups in 2026’ Raising Venture Capital (VC) has never been easy, but in 2026 the bar is even higher. Investors are still actively backing startups, yet they are deploying capital more selectively and demanding stronger evidence that a company can become a category leader. READ MORE: https://www.southsummit.io/en/articles/1aaaf231-6487-f111-b337-000d3a3a1397/what-venture-capital-investors-look-for-in-startups-in-2026 Bain.com , ‘Control the Controllable, Weather the Rest: Private Equity Report 2026’ Call it the “Groundhog Day” dynamic. Recovery deferred … again. A year ago at this time, the Private Equity industry was poised for an upturn that never really took hold. Early-year optimism was dashed by tariff turmoil—just the latest in a long line of market dislocations dating back to the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE: https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-midyear-report-2026/ NYTimes.com , ‘Private Equity Is Stuck With 33,575 Unsold Businesses’ Even amid a booming deal-making environment, Private Equity firms are unable to exit a growing number of investments at values their investors require. READ MORE (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/business/private-equity-unsold-businesses.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4VA.beeV.b7xTvWdlzt6V&smid=url-share&trk=public_post_comment-text Bloomberg Podcasts , ‘Rerouting Trade, Private Equity Test | Wall Street Week’ This week, inflation may be edging lower, but as markets push rates higher, the Fed’s 2% inflation target might be a long way off. And, Mexico is building a land-based trade corridor that could give shipping companies more options when traditional channels are disrupted. Plus, as exits slow and borrowing costs rise, the ability of private equity investments to generate returns that beat public markets is less certain. LISTEN (48 MINUTES): https://youtu.be/jNvqXFss30M?si=1Ti9f7-icZwtxnb3 How I Invest Podcast , ‘How VCs Find the Next $1 Trillion Company’ Most investors assume that once a venture firm reaches $43 billion in assets under management, the real opportunities shift toward writing larger checks. Yuri Sagilov believes the opposite. LISTEN (28 MINUTES): https://youtu.be/QYCBdiUXTwY?si=_2R2LJmgo2Gj4Ggt Resident.com , ‘5 Luxury Travel Trends Reshaping 2026: Spontaneous, Private, and Closer to Home’ (IF YOU’RE FEELING SPONTANEOUS) “The luxury trip is changing shape. For most of the past decade, a high-end vacation meant a marquee hotel, a planned itinerary, and a flight to somewhere far from home. In 2026, the American travelers are rewriting all three assumptions at once. They are booking later, often within weeks of departure.” READ MORE: https://resident.com/luxury-travel/2026/06/25/5-luxury-travel-trends-reshaping-2026-spontaneous-private-and-closer-tohome The 2026 IVCA CFO Summit is now open for registration and is FREE to all finance professionals of IVCA member firms; $795 for all finance professionals of non-member firms, and will take place on October 22nd, 2026. Click on CFO for more information and instructions to register.
By N/A N/A September 2, 2026
Recent developments in Springfield highlight continued efforts to strengthen Illinois' fiscal position and expand investment tools that support economic growth across the state. Illinois Earns 11th Credit Rating Upgrade Governor JB Pritzker recently announced that Moody's upgraded Illinois' general obligation bond rating to A1, marking the state's 11th credit rating upgrade since 2021 and its highest Moody's rating in nearly 15 years. The upgrade reflects sustained fiscal improvements, including balanced budgets, growth in the state's rainy-day fund, reduction of unpaid bills, and continued efforts to address long-term pension liabilities. For Illinois businesses and investors, improved credit ratings can translate into lower borrowing costs for the state, increased financial stability, and a stronger environment for economic development and investment activity. State Treasurer Granted Expanded Investment Authority Governor Pritzker also signed SB 3086, legislation that expands the Illinois State Treasurer's investment options by allowing investments in certain pooled investment trusts meeting established eligibility requirements. Supporters of the legislation note that it creates additional opportunities to generate competitive returns while supporting development initiatives, including housing-related projects that align with the state's broader BUILD housing strategy.  The legislation has prompted discussion around innovative approaches to addressing housing affordability and expanding investment in community development projects. As policymakers continue to focus on housing supply and economic growth, IVCA will remain engaged in conversations about the role private capital can play in supporting responsible development, job creation, and investment across Illinois communities. Welcome to New State Treasurer CIO Jacob Stuckey IVCA also welcomes Jacob Stuckey , the newly appointed Chief Investment Officer for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer's investment activities play an important role in Illinois' broader capital ecosystem, and IVCA looks forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with Treasurer's Office leadership on issues affecting investment, economic development, and capital formation throughout the state. As always, IVCA will continue monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and advocating for policies that support a healthy private capital ecosystem and a competitive Illinois economy.
By N/A N/A August 20, 2026
Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of FM Capital Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 IVCA Awards CFO Summit Sponsorship Opportunity for your firm! VC and PE Investor Finance Professionals! Join us on October 22 for 2026 IVCA CFO Summit! IVCA Scholars Complete Another Successful Summer Program Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues 08/19/2026 IVCA Events October 22, 2026 - IVCA CFO Summit December 7, 2026 - IVCA Awards Dinner - SAVE THE DATE! Other Events of Interest September 17, 2026 - McDermott's Chicago Private Equity Bootcamp - SAVE THE DATE! Industry News The Edgewater Funds Announces Investment in Parker Manufacturing Group Monroe Capital Supports Air Transport Components’ Acquisition of Aero Controls, Inc. Wind Point Partners To Acquire ECI McNally Capital Makes Majority Investment in TENICA, a Leading Provider of National Security and Intelligence Solutions H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Phoenix ME Thoma Bravo Completes Acquisition of Kneat HPA Backs AI-Native Production Intelligence Platform Revolutionizing Continuous-Flow Manufacturing Monroe Capital Supports Summit Professional Education’s Acquisition of Kids Bowel & Bladder Accelerant Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Thoma Bravo Shore Capital Partners Announces Sale of Texas MedClinic to HCA Healthcare Command Alkon Announces Acquisition by Francisco Partners from Thoma Bravo Runway Growth Capital Appoints Michael Rovner as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer Wynnchurch-Backed Trimlite Acquires Barnett Millworks Private Credit: Asset-Backed Finance Explained | Victory Park Capital Wynnchurch Capital Port Co M2S Group Surpasses $1 Billion in Annual Revenue with Acquisition of Heartland Label Printers Frontenac Port Co Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Salentine Pump & Equipment Professional Advisor News Ropes & Gray Advised McNally Capital in Majority Investment in TENICA Global Solutions Sidley Represents Castle Creek Capital in Tri-County Financial Group’s US$204.6 Million Merger with HBT Financial Carried Away Series — Management Fees and Self-Employment Taxes – Structuring for Tax Efficiency After Sirius Solutions and Soroban Ropes & Gray Represented Ripple Fiber in Acquisition by Eaton Fiber Sidley Represents Goldman Sachs Alternatives in Acquisition of Tosca From Apax Funds BDO PRIVATE EQUITY PERSPECTIVES PODCAST EPISODE 57B: No Shortcuts: The Case for Patient Sourcing and Earned Partnerships– PART B Ropes & Gray Advised New Mountain Capital in Acquisition of Jensen Hughes Sidley Represents MarineMax in Its US$1.5 Billion Sale to Blackstone Infrastructure Portfolio Company, Safe Harbor Fifth Circuit Narrows, but Preserves, Taxpayer-Favorable Ruling on Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Tax on Rehearing Three Ropes & Gray Partners Named Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s New York Business Sidley Represents Northcote Equity in Investment in Lockhart Capital Management Ropes & Gray Advised NEOS Investments in Sale to Goldman Sachs Sidley Represents Acteon in the Sale of Menck to Cadeler Ropes & Gray Advised Altamont Capital Partners in Accelerant Take-Private Acquisition by Thoma Bravo Sidley Represents Sapiom in US$35 Million Series A Financing Job Postings Please view the full details for each Job Posting listed below, on our website HERE . Once at Job Postings please scroll down the pages to view the jobs. They are listed chronologically as received, most current first. NEW! NextGen Growth Partners - Senior Analyst, Investments Hyde Park Angels - HPA Venture Operations Manager Decasonic – AI Operations Manager TechNexus Venture Collaborative – Sr. Accountant
By N/A N/A August 19, 2026
IVCA Scholars Complete a Summer of Learning, Mentorship, and Industry Exposure This summer, 12 undergraduate students completed the IVCA Scholars Program, a 10-week immersive experience designed to provide talented students with firsthand exposure to Illinois' private equity and venture capital community. The program's success is driven by IVCA member firms and industry leaders who invest their time, expertise, and mentorship in developing the next generation of investment professionals. This year's scholars were welcomed by Avathon Capital, BPOC, Exposition Ventures, Frontenac, Growth Catalyst Partners, OCA Ventures, PPC, Prairie Capital, RoundTable Healthcare Partners, The Vistria Group, Victory Park Capital, and Water Street Healthcare Partners , where they gained hands-on experience and insight into the day-to-day work of private markets investing. The Scholars represent leading universities from across the country, including the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, University of Notre Dame, Northwestern University, and Yale University. The summer began with an onboarding program and IVCA extends its gratitude to Jose Liberti (Kellogg School of Management), David Presser and Robert Christe (Neal Gerber & Eisenberg), Joey Mak (Chicago:Blend), Carlos Covarrubias (HPVP), Abhinaya Konduru (M25), Ricardo Iriarte (Adams Street Partners and IVCA Scholar alumnus), and Dave Stricklin (Stricklin & Associates) for sharing their expertise and helping scholars build a foundation in private equity, venture capital, fund structures, career development, and Illinois' investment ecosystem. Throughout the summer, scholars participated a series of office visits that provided exposure to a broad range of firms, strategies, and career paths. IVCA extends its sincere appreciation to 50 South Capital, Avathon Capital, Baker Tilly, BPOC, Deerpath Capital, Frontenac, Growth Catalyst Partners, ParkerGale, Plante Moran, PPC, Prairie Capital, RoundTable Healthcare Partners, The Vistria Group, Thoma Bravo, Vokal, and Water Street Healthcare Partners for opening their doors and providing scholars with an inside look at the firms and professionals that make Illinois one of the nation's leading private capital markets. The impact of these experiences was evident throughout the summer. Following the scholars' final presentations, Carrie Raffin of Water Street Healthcare Partners shared, "I was very impressed with the level of professionalism among the interns and the very thoughtful questions that were asked. You have a very impressive crew this year and we are happy to support and participate in the program." The scholars echoed that enthusiasm. Anna O'Brien described the experience as instrumental in helping her refine her career goals and highlighted the mentorship she received during her internship. Sarah Graham reflected on the professional relationships and friendships formed throughout the summer, citing the office visits and networking opportunities among her favorite aspects of the program. Since its inception, more than 100 students have participated in the IVCA Scholars Program, and five alumni now work at IVCA member firms. The continued engagement of host firms, office visit partners, speakers, mentors, and alumni demonstrates a shared commitment to strengthening Illinois' private equity and venture capital talent pipeline. IVCA congratulates this year's scholars and thanks the many firms and industry leaders whose support made this summer's program possible. Their investment of time and expertise is helping prepare the next generation of leaders for careers across Illinois' investment ecosystem. The IVCA Scholars Program is proudly supported by the IVCA Foundation, whose mission is to increase access to career opportunities and cultivate a diverse pipeline of future leaders for Illinois' private equity and venture capital industry