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By Kathy Pyne | February 19, 2026

Industry News

Gies Business launches U of I’s first student-led venture capital fund

Arbor Investments Announces Acquisition of Furlani Foods

Baird Capital Invests in Rapid Energy

Aleysian Enters Next Chapter of Growth with Strategic Acquisition by Concentric Equity Partners; Appoints Jon Klinepeter as CEO

First Analysis invests in behavioral health platform TPN.health

H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of CargoTuff

HPA Backs AI-Native DFIR Platform Revolutionizing Catastrophic Breach Recovery

Compa raises $35M for faster compensation data

Regenity Biosciences receives strategic investment from Cinven, adding new partner alongside Linden Capital Partners

Monroe Capital Supports Fusion Capital Partners’ Acquisition of Excel Testing and Engineering Holdings LLC

Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital Support OSSIO with a $50 Million Credit Facility for Continued Growth

Monroe Capital Supports Golden Bear Partners’ Investment in CST Academy

S2G Investments Backed Once Upon a Farm Lists on NYSE in IPO

TRM Labs Announces $70M Series C to Scale AI Solutions to Disrupt Criminal Networks and Counter National Security Threats; Thoma Bravo Participates

Janus Henderson Affiliates Privacore Capital and Victory Park Capital Launch First Interval Fund focused on Private Asset-Backed Credit

 Frontenac Named to 2026 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market™ List

Pfingsten Named to 2026 TOP 50 PE Firms in The Middle Market™ List for Tenth Consecutive Year

Shore Capital Partners Closes Second Industrials Fund Amid Strong LP Demand for Sector-Focused Strategy

Thoma Bravo Port Co Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Deliver AI Security and Governance Across the Agentic Workspace

Wynnchurch Capital Port Co ISS Acquires MSHS Pacific Power Group


Job Postings

Please view the full details for each Job Posting listed below, on our website HERE. Once at Job Postings please scroll down the pages to view the jobs. They are listed chronologically as received, most current first.

7wire Ventures – Principal Role in Chicago

Decasonic – AI Operations Manager

TechNexus Venture Collaborative – Sr. Accountant


NEWS ARCHIVE:


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
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Newsletter – February 18, 2026 appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Provides Updates for State Legislative Issues – 02/18/2026 appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post Next IVCA Event, March 4th! IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post VC University Request for Mentors appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of Hughes & Company appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Newsletter – February 4, 2026 appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Foundation Board Leadership Update appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Insurance Market Webcast Series appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.
By Kathy Pyne 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… The post IVCA Feature: New Member Profile of Decasonic appeared first on IVCA - Illinois Venture Capital Association.