IVCA Newsletter April 25, 2007

Association News

Q&A: John Banta of IllinoisVENTURES
CHICAGO � The Illinois Venture Capital Association sat down with John Banta of IllinoisVENTURES to discuss its investment parameters and deal flow.
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Jack Levin to Keynote IVCA/NVCA Annual Luncheon on May 9
CHICAGO � Register today for the annual IVCA/NVCA luncheon on May 9 at the University Club of Chicago.
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IVCA Members Invited to June 15 Cubs Game on Rooftop
CHICAGO � The IVCA invites members to a Chicago Cubs rooftop game for friends and family. Space is limited. The start time is 1:20 p.m.
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IVCA Events

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5/9/2007 11:30am- 2:00pm IVCA/NVCA Luncheon Keynote: Jack Levin, Kirkland & Ellis
6/15/2007 1:20 Start Cubs Rooftop with Friends & Family
9/13/2007 11:30am - 2:00pm Software as a Service
10/18/2007 8:00am - 4:00pm 7th Annual CFO Summit (non-members, contact kpyne@illinoisvc.org)
12/3/2007 5:00pm - 9:00pm 2007 Annual Awards Dinner (to sponsor, contact kpyne@illinoisvc.org)

Other Events of Interest

IVCA Members: Reserve Your Spot For May 9 Lisa Madigan Reception
CHICAGO � IVCA members are welcome to reserve spots now for a May 9 cocktail reception honoring Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan. About 120 people have already reserved their seats.
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IVCA Members Offered Discount on Healthcare Investing Conference
CHICAGO � International Business Forum Conferences and BioEnterprise present the Global Healthcare Investing Conference at a significant discount for IVCA members.
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NXTcomm Announces Conference Affiliates
CHICAGO � NXTcomm 2007 is the global forum for the new business of information, communications and entertainment technology (ICET).
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IVCA Members Invited to Illinois Business & Investor Forum on April 30
CHICAGO � The next Illinois Business & Investor Forum will be held on April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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IVCA Members Receive Discount For Asian Private Equity, Venture Forum
CHICAGO � From June 4 to 6 in Chicago, the third-annual Asian Private Equity & Venture Forum addresses the difficulties faced by U.S. mid-cap corporations in engaging effectively with Asia.
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Angel Capital Association to Host Annual Meeting in Chicago in May
CHICAGO � IVCA members are invited to attend the Angel Capital Association�s award reception on May 24 in Chicago.
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Industry News

Illinois Technology Industry Adds 1,200 Jobs
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. � AeA has released its 10th anniversary �Cyberstates� report detailing national and state trends in high-tech employment, wages and other key economic factors.
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$11.4 Million Generated in Ocean Tomo Auction
CHICAGO � On April 19, Ocean Tomo held a live auction at the Union League Club in Chicago that generated approximately $11.4 million from the sale of 50 patents or collections of patents and related intellectual property.
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Baird Capital Partners Announces Hygenic Corp. Sale
CHICAGO � Baird Capital Partners, the U.S.-based buyout fund of Baird Private Equity, has announced the sale of portfolio company the Hygenic Corporation to the Cortec Group Fund IV, which is a New York-based private equity firm.
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BlueCrest Capital Supplies $8 Million in Debt Financing to Travel Holdings
CHICAGO � BlueCrest Capital Finance has announced that it recently closed $8 million in new debt financing to Travel Holdings, which is a leading leisure travel wholesaler.
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Led By Baird Venture Partners, Accuri Completes $5 Million Series B
ANN ARBOR, Mich. � Accuri Cytometers, a life sciences company developing revolutionary bench-top flow cytometer systems, has announced the completion of a $5 million Series B financing led by Baird Venture Partners.
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Beecken Petty O�Keefe & Co. Announces Sale of DentalCare Partners
CHICAGO � Beecken Petty O�Keefe & Co. has announced the sale of Fund I portfolio company DentalCare Partners to North Peak Capital and MSD Capital.
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Madison Dearborn Times AMC IPO to Box Office
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Wynnchurch Firm Highway Technologies Relocates to Oak Brook, Ill.
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Madison Dearborn�s MetroPCS Completes $1 Billion IPO
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Madison Dearborn Considers Sale of Intelsat
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Ocean Tomo Auction Grosses $11.4 Million
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Baird Using India Partner to Help U.S. Firms Grow
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Argonne Chief Says Not Enough Local Serial Entrepreneurs
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TMB Industries Chief May Bid on Cubs
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Clear Channel Accepts Higher Bid From Private Equity
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Parlano is Lone Survivor of divine interVentures
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Ted Schlein of Kleiner Perkins Elected NVCA Chairman
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Ohio Draws More Venture Capital
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Dissident Fund Launches New Attack on Topps Buyout
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