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Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, October 23, 2024 MADIGAN ON TRIAL IN FEDERAL CASE Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was widely recognized as the most powerful person in Illinois politics throughout his decades as Speaker of the Illinois House. The legal limits of that power are…

Having crossed over the October threshold we are officially within the final quarter of 2024. As this fast moving year comes to a close, what is the buzz within the financial press on Venture Capital and Private Equity 4th quarter trends, in addition to outlooks on the year so far? The IVCA has gathered articles,…

October 23, 2024 If you’re interested in a sponsorship for the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner now is the time to to ask! This year’s IVCA Awards Dinner is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E Delaware Place, Chicago. Sponsorships available are: Gold Sponsorship:  $8,500 with marketing Benefits include:…

October 23, 2024 The IVCA Scholar Program aims to foster an inclusive industry by promoting gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in venture capital and private equity. Undergraduate students are placed with a venture capital or private equity firm for 10 weeks. During this time, they participate in informational and networking sessions at various investment firms…

The collaboration between Techstars Chicago and the J.P. Morgan Private Bank began in 2022, and has evolved to the latest Class of 2024 (click for profiles of participants) of Techstars Chicago Powered by J.P. Morgan Accelerator, which began last month. The program is dedicated to six key industries poised to tackle the most urgent challenges…

October 9, 2024 Friday, October 11, is the deadine to submit nominations for the 2024 IVCA Awardees, to be honored at the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 9, 2024. YOU are our best source for these companies and individuals so we ask you to submit/recommend your candidate(s) by Friday, October…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, October 9, 2024 CPS AND CITY HALL TAKE CENTER STAGE Elected officials are debating each other on social media and questions of a state takeover are being raised amidst the political hurricane which is the power struggle for control of the future of…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, September 25, 2024 RESPECTED PUBLIC POLICY VETERAN TAKES OVER AT INTERSECT ILLINOIS Christy George is the rare person who is universally respected for being extremely good at her job and is universally liked by everyone who works with her. A veteran of the…

September 25, 2024 IVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2024 IVCA Awardees to be honored at the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 9, 2024. YOU are our best source for these companies and individuals so we ask you to submit/recommend your candidate(s) by Wednesday, September 27, 2024.  Details and…

One of the finest commitments to creating a space for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Venture Capital and Private Equity industries is the IVCA Scholar Program. The IVCA Scholarship provides college students a very rare opportunity to be placed with a Venture Capital or Private Equity firm for ten weeks. In addition, Scholars participate…