Association News IVCA Feature: The Best Quotes and Perspectives of 2025 IVCA Announces 2026 Board Leadership Get ready for Summer 2026: Host an IVCA Scholar and Help Shape the Future of PE/VC Round Two Applications Now Open for the 2026 IVCA Scholar Program! Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 01/07/2026 IVCA…

Happy New Year 2026 to the membership of the IVCA. As we keep moving through the years, the VC and PE industries continue their unprecedented investment and success. Simultaneously, the IVCA will continue in their mission to represent the VC/PE community and their support organizations and update the membership throughout the year on the website…

Help us spread the word to undergraduate students across Illinois and Midwest. This is an incredible opportunity for students to gain hands-on exposure and build industry connections. Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 More information can be found HERE.

This summer, we are inviting firms to join us in hosting a 2026 IVCA Scholar – help play a direct role in developing Illinois’ emerging leaders in private equity and venture capital. The IVCA Scholar Program connects high-potential Illinois-based undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with meaningful, hands-on experience at Private Equity and Venture Capital firms.…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates LEGISLATURE READIES FOR RETURN TO SESSION The Illinois General Assembly begins its work in 2026 with the Senate in session next week and the House the week following. Much of the activity in January will be organizational and preparatory when Governor Pritzker delivers his…

SIGMA acquires manufacturer and supplier of waterworks castings and polymer enclosures Cream Ridge, N.J., January 7, 2026 – Sigma Companies International Corp. (“SIGMA”), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”) and leading manufacturer and supplier of critical waterworks infrastructure products, has acquired Masonry Supply, Inc. (“MSI”) and its associated Tricast-branded product line.  Based…