August 31, 2022 IVCA is pleased to announce that this year’s class of IVCA Scholars completed their program on Friday, August 19th. Another year “in the books” and we gear up for the 2023 Scholar Program which will run from August 12, 2023 through August 18, 2023.  More information is available HERE! IVCA thanks all those who participated…

August 31, 2022 Registration is available below for our next Series of “Inclusion in Action” program! On September 8 via Zoom, IVCA presents “How To Be Authentic at Work, Especially in Uncertain Times“ We know that when people are showing up to work in their authentic selves, they are more productive, more successful, more resilient,…

August 31, 2022 The new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) keeps expanding, giving the current membership new opportunities for networking, in addition to offering support and partnerships. This advantage keeps evolving the association and its advocation of Venture Capital, Private Equity and satellite industries. The latest new member is Runway Growth…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, August 17, 2022 DATELINE: ILLINOIS STATE FAIR This week is for the party faithful as Illinois Democrats and Republicans descend on Springfield and the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Today Democrats are rallying once in the morning at the convention center then later at the…

August 17, 2022 Registration is available below for our next Series of “Inclusion in Action” program! On September 8 via Zoom, IVCA presents “How To Be Authentic at Work, Especially in Uncertain Times“ We know that when people are showing up to work in their authentic selves, they are more productive, more successful, more resilient,…

August 17, 2022 IVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2022 IVCA Awardees to be honored at the 2022 IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, scheduled for December 5, 2022. YOU are our best source for these companies and individuals so we ask you to submit/recommend your candidate(s) by Friday, September 9, 2022.  Details…

August 17, 2022 The Techstars Chicago 13 week facilitation program for their company founder “Class of 2022” is nearing the end, and the finale is Demo Day – during which the participating companies pitch their product or service to potential investors –  coming in two weeks on Thursday, September 1st. This will be the first…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, August 3, 2022 DOES IT ADD UP? Illinois Democrats are in part banking on voters going to the polls this fall with a belief that they, the Democrats, have put the state on solid financial footing. With a crucial assist from federal COVID relief…