Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of McNally Capital Coming up next week! Webcast – Deep Dive on Transaction Liability Insurance Opportunity for VCs: BoilerLaunch Student Startup Pitch Event Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 03/04/2026 New California Reporting Requirements May Affect Illinois VC Firms IVCA Events March 11, 2026…

Presented in partnership with Webcast #2: Deep Dive on Transaction Liability Insurance Wednesday, March 11 | 12:00 PM CT | 45 minutes OverviewTransaction liability insurance, including R&W, remains a key tool for competitive M&A processes. This session explores current market dynamics, underwriting considerations, deal structures, and best practices for optimizing coverage. Learn how sponsors are…

IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates IVCA OPPOSES BILLS TARGETING PE ROLE IN LAW FIRMS Policy makers in Illinois and more frequently across the country are being asked by advocates to consider banning, limiting or in some way managing the role of private equity investments in certain sectors of the…

Throughout 2026, new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) will keep it expanding. These new members also will give the current membership new opportunities for networking … in addition to optimizing support and partnerships … which leads to guidance and new ideas for Venture Capital, Private Equity and the support industries. The…

California has enacted new venture capital reporting rules that may apply to many Illinois‑based VC firms, even if you do not operate in California. Under the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Act (SB 54, amended by SB 164), any firm with a California nexus may now be required to register with the California Department…

BoilerLaunch, a student‑run startup pitch competition organized by Purdue University’s entrepreneurial community, will be hosted in downtown Chicago this spring. The event brings together a curated group of early‑stage student founders who will pitch to investors, judges, and industry professionals. Several past BoilerLaunch teams have gone on to secure early funding and participation in leading…