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May 14, 2025 Want to join the fun but haven’t mastered the game yet? We’ve got you covered! Our exclusive golf clinic is perfect for those eager to learn. Taught by Olympia Fields golf pros, this hands-on experience will help you master driving, putting, chipping, and technique—all while connecting with industry peers. Sign up for…

May 14, 2025 The up and down effects on the economy that President Trump’s tariffs have wrought has been in the financial debate since his April 2nd announcement of their implementation. In the days before that debate, there were many theoretical opinions on what would occur, but once the policies were actually affecting the Venture…

May 14, 2025 CHICAGO – (May, 13, 2025) – Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Andrew Farwell and Patrick Hodan have rejoined the firm as Vice Presidents on the investment team. Mr. Farwell and Mr. Hodan will help source and execute investments supporting PPC’s strategy…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, April 30, 2025 CARRIED INTEREST GETS MENTIONEDIt has been a year or two since this happened, but this week a tax advocacy organization released a list of revenue suggestions for Illinois lawmakers and policy makers to consider. Though we do not consider…

April 30, 2025 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 the firm…

April 30, 2025 Want to join the fun but haven’t mastered the game yet? We’ve got you covered! Our exclusive golf clinic is perfect for those eager to learn. Taught by Olympia Fields golf pros, this hands-on experience will help you master driving, putting, chipping, and technique—all while connecting with industry peers. Sign up for…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, April 16, 2025 IVCA LEGISLATION OUTLOOKThe IVCA has been steadily pursuing a way to address an interpretation by the Illinois Department of Revenue regarding certain taxpayers being eligible for a credit for taxes paid in other states. The bills are SB 145…

April 16, 2025 In my third year as Executive Director, I am proud to build upon IVCA’s strong foundation with members recognized as leaders in the Private Equity and Venture Capital community. Chicago’s spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship inspires me to ensure IVCA remains vital and poised for continued success. My focus has been to…

April 16, 2025 Want to join the fun but haven’t mastered the game yet? We’ve got you covered! Our exclusive golf clinic is perfect for those eager to learn. Taught by Olympia Fields golf pros, this hands-on experience will help you master driving, putting, chipping, and technique—all while connecting with industry peers. Sign up for…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, April 2, 2025 IVCA LEGISLATION AWAITS FLOOR ACTION IN THE HOUSE HB 1396 is poised to be heard on the House floor when the Illinois House of Representatives returns to the Capitol next week. The bill seeks to prevent certain Illinois investors…