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IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates LANDMARK TRANSIT PLAN BECOMES LAW Governor Pritzker and legislative leaders yesterday celebrated signing into law the mass transit reform and funding package passed during the veto session. The bill was initially to be funded by a grab-bag of taxes including a “billionaires” tax on…

For the 25th Anniversary year, the IVCA recently honored their 2025 awardees at the IVCA Awards Dinner – which took place on December 8th – and the recipient of the IVCA Rising Star Award was M25 Ventures, represented by Managing Partner Victor Gutwein. The Rising Star Award recognizes the firm that demonstrate exceptional promise and…

For the 25th Anniversary year, the IVCA recently honored their 2025 awardees at the IVCA Awards Dinner – which took place on December 8th – and the recipient of the IVCA Foundation Award was Shoshana Vernick, Co-Founder/Managing Director of Avathon Capital. The IVCA Foundation Award recognizes an individual or firm who has significantly contributed to…

Celebrating 25 Years of IVCA Excellence!The IVCA Annual Awards Dinner marked a milestone—25 years of impact on Illinois’ private equity and venture capital ecosystem. Thank you to our members, sponsors, and guests for making this celebration unforgettable! Event Highlights ✔ 410 attendees✔ 150+ firms represented✔ Special remarks from Governor JB Pritzker, a founding IVCA board…

Monday, December 8th | Four Seasons Chicago As IVCA celebrates its 25th Anniversary, we’re taking a moment to look back at the milestones that built the foundation for today’s thriving investment ecosystem. In 2010, IVCA published “A Decade of Influence”—a retrospective capturing the first ten years of advocacy, collaboration, and growth for Illinois’ venture capital…

Monday, December 8th Four Seasons Chicago This year’s event will bring together more than 400 attendees, including legislators, policymakers, and top executives from leading firms making a powerful evening of recognition and connection. We’ve planned a refreshed look with special touches to make this milestone celebration truly memorable. It promises to be an extraordinary night…

For the 25th Anniversary year, the IVCA has announced their 2025 honorees at the upcoming (December 8th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Richard J. Daley Award is Bruce N. Barron, Founding Partner at Origin Ventures. The Richard J. Daley Award, a traditional IVCA honor named for the former Mayor of Chicago,…

For the 25th Anniversary year, the IVCA has announced their 2025 honorees at the upcoming (December 8th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Stanley C. Golder Award is Robert P. Morgan, Executive Vice President and Managing Director at 50 South Capital. The Stanley C. Golder Award, a traditional IVCA award named for…

Now let’s meet the 2025 Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year, Simple Mills. IVCA celebrates Simple Mills, along with Sponsors: Kirkland & Ellis LLP, White & Case LLP, Aprio at the annual IVCA Awards Dinner, on Monday, December 8th, 2025, starting at 5:00pm at the Four Seasons in Chicago. That night, we also honor…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates STATE TREASURER TO RUN UNOPPOSED The office of Illinois State Treasurer is the constitutional office with the most specific connection to the IVCA as the Treasurer is responsible for the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (which some old-timers may still call the Technology Development…