March 4, 2026
Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of Decasonic Next IVCA Event, March 4th! IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series Coming up next week! Webcast – Deep Dive on Transaction Liability Insurance Opportunity for VCs: BoilerLaunch Student Startup Pitch Event
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February 19, 2026
Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of Decasonic Next IVCA Event, March 4th! IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 02/18/2026 IVCA Events March 4, 2026 – IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series – #1 The State of the Business Insurance Market March 11, 2026 – IVCA…
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February 18, 2026
IVCA Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin, IVCA Legislative Liaison, Stricklin & Associates PRITZKER DELIVERS BUDGET ADDRESS TO ILLINOIS AND BEYOND Widely expected to win a third term in November and to then announce at some point for a presidential run, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today delivered his FY 2027 budget address to an audience of Illinois…
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February 18, 2026
The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA), in partnership with Lockton, presents a two‑part webcast series focused on the insurance and risk issues facing today’s private equity firms. These sessions provide strategic updates for senior leaders and practical insights for professionals involved in deal execution and portfolio management. Presented in partnership with If you’d like me…
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February 18, 2026
Venture Forward is seeking VC investors to volunteer 3-4 hours as mentors for scholarship recipients in Cohort 21 of our flagship program, VC University. This commitment involves 1 virtual hour per month from April to June 2026 (totaling 3-4 hours). Mentors must be full-time, active investors (or retired/part-time with 15+ years of experience), based in…
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February 17, 2026
Throughout 2026, new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) will keep it expanding. These new members also will give the current membership new opportunities for networking … in addition to optimizing support and partnerships … which leads to guidance and new ideas for Venture Capital, Private Equity and the support industries. The…
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February 5, 2026
Association News IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of Decasonic IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series – Register Today! IVCA Foundation News IVCA Foundation Board Leadership Update Legislative News IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 02/04/2026 IVCA Events March 4, 2026 – IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series – #1 The State of the Business Insurance…
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February 4, 2026
As of January 1, 2026 As we begin the year ahead, the IVCA Foundation is pleased to share an update on its Board of Directors. The Foundation is guided by a highly engaged and committed Board focused on expanding access, strengthening talent pathways, and supporting the long‑term growth of Illinois’ private equity and venture capital…
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By Kathy Pyne
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February 4, 2026
he Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA), in partnership with Lockton, presents a two‑part webcast series focused on the insurance and risk issues facing today’s private equity firms. These sessions provide strategic updates for senior leaders and practical insights for professionals involved in deal execution and portfolio management. Presented in partnership with Webcast #1: The State…
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February 4, 2026
In this second month and throughout 2026, new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) will keep it expanding. These new members also will give the current membership new opportunities for networking … in addition to optimizing support and partnerships … which leads to guidance and new ideas for Venture Capital, Private Equity…
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