January 19, 2022 IVCA Feature: 2022 Predictions for Cryptocurrency, As Reported by the Online Financial Media There is no doubt that cryptocurrency has made significant inroads in viability during the last year, and is poised to explode as both an investment and real-world source of trade. What is the financial media saying about the upcoming…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, January 19, 2022 “THE” REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR? The slate of Republican candidates backed by hedge fund Billionaire Ken Griffin was finalized Monday when Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announced his candidacy. Mayor Irvin has voted in Democratic primaries which may puzzle some Republican…

January 5, 2022We have arrived. Happy 2022, and in another record breaking year for Venture Capital and Private Equity, where will we go from here? What will 2022 Indicate, and how will it affect the VC/PE world? The predictors and prognosticators in the financial media have had their say, and offer the following articles/audio that…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, January 5, 2022 COVID SLOWS LEGISLATIVE ROLL This was to be the first week of front-loaded legislative session in Springfield. Not so fast. Rising COVID cases and a cautious approach to brining legislators and the public together in an enclosed Capitol building has resulted…

December 22, 2021 IVCA was privileged to honor the 2021 IVCA Awardees and acknowledge their accomplishments on Monday, December 6th at the 20th Annual IVCA Awards Dinner sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP.Attendees enjoyed the evening which included a Cocktail Reception, sponsored by White & Case, followed by dinner and the Awards presentation, and closing with…