Association News Celebrating 25 Years of Impact – Secure Your Sponsorship Today IVCA Profile: Private Equity Portfolio Company of the Year at the upcoming 2025 IVCA Awards Dinner is Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. (DAWGS) IVCA Profile: Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year at the upcoming 2025 IVCA Awards Dinner is Simple Mills…

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…

It’s that time of year for the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) to reflect back upon the many successes and honor those who have worked toward that success. Kirkland & Ellis LLP, White & Case LLP, Aprio and the association will present the annual IVCA Awards Dinner, taking place on Monday, December 8th, 2025, starting…

This year marks 25 years of the Illinois Venture Capital Association championing a strong business climate for private equity and venture capital in Illinois. From our early advocacy that created the Technology Development Account to helping launch the Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund, IVCA has been at the forefront of shaping policy and building a…

Association News Announcing the 2025 IVCA Award Recipients IVCA Recap: Panel Event ‘Leveraging AI to Transform VC & PE Firms’ Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 10/29/2025 IVCA Foundation News IVCA Foundation Awards Grant to Chicago:Blend IVCA Events December 8, 2025 – IVCA Annual Awards Dinner – Join us! Other Events…