IVCA Newsletter November 21, 2007

Association News

Q&A: Willis Stein & Partners Managing Partner John Willis
CHICAGO � The Illinois Venture Capital Association has interviewed Willis Stein & Partners managing partner John Willis about the IVCA Political Action Committee and the emergence of a community locally.
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IVCA Holding Individual Seats For Members Wanting to Attend Awards Dinner
CHICAGO � The IVCA is holding individual seats for members wanting to attend its upcoming awards dinner. Individual tickets are now on sale at the IVCA Web site.
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IVCA Events

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12/3/2007 5:00pm - 9:00pm 2007 Annual Awards Dinner

Other Events of Interest

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11/29/2007 8:00 - 5:00 Midwest Alternative Energy Venture Forum (MAEVF)
12/6/2007 Michigan's 21st Century Symposium

Industry News

KB Partners' Portfolio Firm Rubicon Soars on First Trading Day
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Hopewell Ventures Becomes Anchor Tenant of Innovation Center
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Origin Ventures Leads $1.1 Million Investment in GrubHub.com
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Double Switch For Madison Dearborn
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Motorola Buys Stake in Social Media Company
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Canning Steps Down as CEO at Madison Dearborn
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Canning's Job Change is Not Related to Cub Bid
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New World Ventures' Company Everdream Acquired By Dell
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Nuveen Sale to Madison Dearborn Completed
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Motorola Ventures Invests in Vivotech
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Edgewater Acquires BarrierSafe Solutions International
CHICAGO � Edgewater Growth Capital Partners II LP has announced that Edgewater and Linden LLC have recently completed the acquisition of BarrierSafe Solutions International, Inc.
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Ocean Tomo Issues Open Call For Submissions For Spring 2008 Live IP Auction
CHICAGO � Ocean Tomo has issued an open call for submissions for its spring 2008 live IP auction.
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Initiate Systems Files Registration Statement For Initial Public Offering
CHICAGO � Initiate Systems, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
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Biotech Angel Investing Slows in First Half of 2007
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Start-Ups Sidelines Profitable
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