Celebrating 25 Years of Leadership, Investment & Innovation
Join Illinois' private equity and venture capital community for an unforgettable evening recognizing the leaders, firms, and innovators shaping our ecosystem.
The night Illinois' investment community comes together
Celebrate Industry Excellence
Honor leaders and investment professionals driving growth across Illinois.
Network with Decision Makers
Connect with private equity, venture capital, institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and advisors.
Support the Industry
Help strengthen the future of Illinois' investment ecosystem.
Celebrate 25 Years
Recognize a milestone year for the IVCA community.
A quarter century of building Illinois' private capital ecosystem
of the Awards Dinner — Illinois' signature celebration of private capital.
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2025 featured remarks from Governor JB Pritzker.
IVCA Scholar Program and IVCA Academy open doors to PE & VC careers.
Six honors. One standard of excellence.
Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year
Recognizes a venture-backed company delivering exceptional growth and innovation.
Private Equity Portfolio Company of the Year
Recognizes a private equity–backed company achieving outstanding performance and value creation.
Richard J. Daley Award
Honors a leader whose work has strengthened Chicago's and Illinois' entrepreneurial economy.
Stanley C. Golder Award
Celebrates distinguished career leadership in Illinois private equity and venture capital.
Rising Star Award
Spotlights an emerging firm shaping the next generation of Illinois investing.
IVCA Foundation Award
Honors exceptional commitment to the IVCA Foundation and the industry's talent pipeline.
With gratitude to the firms who make the evening possible
Illinois' private capital leadership, under one roof
An evening at the Four Seasons Chicago
Moments from last year
Put Your Brand at the Center of the Illinois Investment Community
Visibility
Brand presence across the evening, the program and the room.
Leadership Positioning
Align your firm with Illinois' premier PE & VC event.
Networking Access
Host clients and prospects among the state's top investors.
Industry Recognition
Support IVCA's mission and Illinois' private capital ecosystem.