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Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, August 23, 2023 COULD HAVE BEEN A STAR – WITNESS Federal prosecutors are today wrapping up their case against Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Mapes was a fixture in the Capitol known for…

August 23, 2023 As the Venture Capital and Private Equity industries head into 4th quarter 2023, the year has had some ups and downs, as the numbers continue to play out. There is optimism as the tail end of the year begins, with new tech continuing to draw investors. The IVCA collected some assessments from…

August 23, 2023 IVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 IVCA Awardees to be honored at the 2023 IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 4, 2023. YOU are our best source for these companies and individuals so we ask you to submit/recommend your candidate(s) by Friday, September 15, 2023.  Details and…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, August 9, 2023 STATE FAIR TAKES CENTER STAGE Most of official Illinois political energy is in Springfield the next few weeks as the Illinois State Fair kicks off and contenders for statewide office now an in the future jockey for attention. The governor…

August 8, 2023 As the new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) keeps expanding, the current membership are given new opportunities for networking, in addition to optimizing support and partnerships, which leads to guidance and new ideas for Venture Capital, Private Equity and support industries. The latest new member is Exposition Ventures,…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, July 26, 2023 PENSION PLAN? Illinois Democrats have made it a point to emphasize several positive steps which they’ve taken to stabilize and improve the state’s fiscal situation, including paying down overdue bills, funding the rainy-day fund, and putting more than statutorily required…

July 26, 2023 We are pleased to announce that June 24, 2024 is the date for 2024 IVCA Invitational Golf Event! Mark your calendars as we return to Olympia Fields Country Club! View event details HERE! If you’d like to secure your sponsorship NOW, please contact Kathy Pyne for information regarding levels of sponsorship available. …

July 26, 2023 In case you missed it, IVCA is offering a Zoom version!  Learn about Illinois’ expanded definition of “Investment Partnership” on August 1, 2023 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. The Illinois definition an “investment partnership” that recently passed under Public Act 109-0009 now includes investors in underlying partnerships. Join Jacob Seitz and Anthony Lupo…

July 28, 2023 One of the most successful accelerator and founder facilitation programs in Chicago is Techstars, an annual mentorship course that allows entrepreneurs, start-ups and companies to participate in a 13-week forum that teaches them how to improve and execute their business ideas. The program culminates on Demo Day – where the Techstars participants…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, July 12, 2023 GOVERNOR PITCHES STATE ACROSS THE POND Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is taking a delegation of business and university leaders to Great Britain to pitch the state as a location for clean energy and investments in other business lines. Crain’s has…