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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Martin Partners has recruited Lynn Logerquist to Milton Industries as Controller.  Milton manufactures pneumatic tools and parts for a wide range of industrial clients.  They are backed by private equity firm LLCP, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.  Prior to joining Milton, Lynn was the Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Manitex…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, December 18, 2024 MADIGAN PROSECUTORS REST The federal government has ended its case in chief against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. The defense is now making its case and in a few more days the decision could be in the…

December 18, 2024 On December 9th, IVCA celebrated the following outstanding individuals at the 23rd IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP: View videos of each presentation below: Start with our Chairman’s statement by Phil Alphonse, The Vistria Group Stanley C. Golder Award – presented to Jim Dugan, OCA Ventures, by David Golder,…

December 18, 2024 Join us for an insightful panel discussion that will dive into the impacts of the recent presidential election on the private equity and venture capital sectors. This event will offer a unique opportunity to explore how the new administration’s policies and priorities will shape the investment landscape.The 2024 Presidential Election has ushered…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, December 4 2024 MADIGAN TRIAL NEARS CONCLUSION The closely watched trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has often been an eye-opener on how things did and did not get done in Illinois government and politics. The federal government is…

December 4, 2024 IVCA Profile: Walter Florence, Managing Partner of Frontenac, 2024 First Time Promoting Diversity Award Recipient at the IVCA Awards Dinner The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the first time recipient of the newly developed IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award is Managing Partner…

December 4, 2024 The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Stephen S. Beitler Award (formerly known as the Fellows Award) is Managing Director James “Jim” Macdonald of First Analysis Venture Capital. In submitting Mr. Macdonald’s name for the honor, IVCA Executive Director…

December 4, 2024 The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Richard J. Daley Award is Mitchell A. Petersen, Glen Vasel Professor of Finance and Director of the Heizer Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital at the Kellogg School of Management at…

December 4, 2024 Join us for an insightful panel discussion that will dive into the impacts of the recent presidential election on the private equity and venture capital sectors. This event will offer a unique opportunity to explore how the new administration’s policies and priorities will shape the investment landscape.The 2024 Presidential Election has ushered…

Last week, the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner honorees were named, along with the announcement of a new name designation for the Fellows Award and the establishment of a brand new honor … the IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award. In anticipation of the Awards ceremony, the following feature article will provide what each Award represents (including…