Monday, December 8th | Four Seasons Chicago As IVCA celebrates its 25th Anniversary, we’re taking a moment to look back at the milestones that built the foundation for today’s thriving investment ecosystem. In 2010, IVCA published “A Decade of Influence”—a retrospective capturing the first ten years of advocacy, collaboration, and growth for Illinois’ venture capital…

Monday, December 8th Four Seasons Chicago This year’s event will bring together more than 400 attendees, including legislators, policymakers, and top executives from leading firms making a powerful evening of recognition and connection. We’ve planned a refreshed look with special touches to make this milestone celebration truly memorable. It promises to be an extraordinary night…

For the 25th Anniversary year, the IVCA has announced their 2025 honorees at the upcoming (December 8th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Richard J. Daley Award is Bruce N. Barron, Founding Partner at Origin Ventures. The Richard J. Daley Award, a traditional IVCA honor named for the former Mayor of Chicago,…

For the 25th Anniversary year, the IVCA has announced their 2025 honorees at the upcoming (December 8th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Stanley C. Golder Award is Robert P. Morgan, Executive Vice President and Managing Director at 50 South Capital. The Stanley C. Golder Award, a traditional IVCA award named for…

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…