At the heart of IVCA’s mission is our commitment to advocate on behalf of Illinois’ venture capital and private equity community. One of the most impactful benefits of your membership is the opportunity to engage directly with state legislators through our IVCA-PAC LegislatorConnection Series. These intimate luncheons offer a unique forum not only to share…

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Purchase Your Ticket for this Summer’s TechChicago Capital Summit! The Capital Summit is returning to TechChicago Week on Tuesday, July 22nd! Join the for an event connecting Chicago’s founders and funders to accelerate the flow of capital and strengthen our regional startup ecosystem. Last year’s event hosted over 600 early-growth stage founders and local and…

Join us on Wednesday, July 30th at Flight Club Chicago, where upscale eats meet Social Darts. Located in the Loop, just a stone’s throw from River North, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, reconnect with your fellow IVCA members, and welcome the 2025 IVCA Scholars. Whether you’re a dart pro or just in it for…

At the core of IVCA’s mission is our commitment to advocating for Illinois’ venture capital and private equity community. On July 31, IVCA Executive Director Christie Pruyn and IVCA-PAC Legislative Liaison Dave Stricklin will meet with: Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Gibsons Italia, 233 N Canal, Chicago These meetings are part of the ongoing work of…

 At the core of IVCA’s mission is our commitment to advocating for Illinois’ venture capital and private equity community. On July 15, IVCA Executive Director Christie Pruyn and IVCA-PAC Legislative Liaison Dave Stricklin will meet with: Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Gibsons Italia, 233 N Canal, Chicago These meetings are part of the ongoing work of…

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Open only to Finance professionals of venture capital and private equity firms, this is an all day event earning CPE credits. Thursday, October 23, 2025 8:00am – 5:00pm Continental breakfast/Lunch included The University of Chicago Gleacher Center 450 N Cityfront Plaza Drive Room 400 Chicago, IL 60611 Cost: IVCA Members: FREE to attend (you must…

Join us at the 24th IVCA Awards Dinner, which will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E Delaware Place, Chicago! We thank our Presenting Sponsor, Kirkland & Ellis LLP for their continued support! Save the Date and check back for more detail! Honoring the 2025 IVCA Awardees of:…