Welcome to the IVCA!

 

 
IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association
The Illinois Venture Capital Association advocates for a strong Illinois business climate for private investors in private companies by:
  • Promoting a pro-growth public policy platform
  • Facilitating member networking
  • Introducing underrepresented groups to the business of private company investing
  • Collaborating with organizations of mutual interest

In addition, IVCA works with entrepreneurial organizations in the Midwest to encourage a strong cycle of innovation and business creation leading to superior investment opportunities.
 

The IVCA Scholar Program is an annual Scholarship program fostering diversity and inclusion, which runs from June through August of each year.  This program is intended to create an inclusive industry with more gender, racial and ethnic diversity by providing students exposure to a possible career in the venture capital/private equity industry. 

FIND MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM HERE

2022 IVCA Sponsoring Members

Sponsoring Members have the distinction of providing outstanding financial support to IVCA during the previous calendar year.

Baker Tilly US, LLP - Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm
Financial Investment Corp. / Concentric Equity Partners - Private investment firm based in Chicago, IL partnering with leading middle market companies
Kirkland & Ellis LLP - International law firm that serves a broad range of clients around the world
KRD - Accountants, Consultants and Advisors - Accounting and business advisory services firm
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP - One of the largest single-office law firms in the nation
PwC - Assurance, Tax and Advisory services
White & Case LLP - International law firm that serves companies, governments and financial institutions
View all IVCA members here!