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Past Events2020 IVCA Luncheon - Terms, Trends & Launch Considerations for Venture Capital and Growth Equity FundsFebruary 11, 2020 The Conference Center UBS Tower Sponsored by Gunderson Dettmer, two partners from the legal firm of Gunderson Dettmer Boston shared their views on “Terms, Trends & Launch Considerations for Venture Capital and Growth Equity Funds”. Nicholas J. Guttilla and Malcolm B. Nicholls III, both Partners, represent Venture Capital and Growth Equity funds in formation. Read about the event here.
2019 IVCA Awards DinnerDecember 9, 2019 Each year, IVCA honors individuals of the VC/PE industry as well as the successes of our Portfolio Companies of the Year at the IVCA Annual Awards Dinner, sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP. On December 9th, IVCA celebrated the accomplished careers of Keith L. Crandell, ARCH Venture Partners and F. Oliver Nicklin, First Analysis, while also recognizing our Portfolio Companies of the Year, Evans Food Group (Private Equity-backed) and Livongo (Venture-backed). More than 400 people enjoyed the evening which included a Cocktail Reception, sponsored by White & Case, followed by dinner and the Awards presentation, and closing with the Dessert Reception, sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP. This event was emceed by Rocco Martino, IVCA Vice Chairman. IVCA also thanks our Platinum Sponsor, KRD - Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd. and our Gold Sponsors: Adams Street Partners, Andersen Tax, ARCH Venture Partners, Baker Tilly, Frontenac, Growth Catalyst Partners, GTCR, Locke Lord LLP, Madison Dearborn Partners, McDermott, Will & Emery, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, Northern Trust, OCA Ventures, Origin Ventures, Paul Hastings, Plante Moran, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Pritzker Private Capital, RSM US LLP, Shore Capital Partners, Thoma Bravo, Winston & Strawn LLP Please enjoy the thoughts and comments of our presenters and awardees in the video links (click on the Awardee's name) below. Stanley C. Golder Awardee - Keith Crandell, ARCH Venture PartnersRichard J. Daley Awardee - F. Oliver Nicklin, First Analysis Private Equity-backed Portfolio Company of the Year - Evans Food Group Venture Capital-backed Portfolio Company of the Year - Livongo You can view the event pictures, here . IVCA Luncheon - An Update on Healthcare Technology InvestingSeptember 17, 2019 The Conference Center at UBS Tower “An Update on Healthcare Technology Investing,” took place on September 17th, 2019 as three experts presented a comprehensive perspective on current investments in the Healthcare vertical, through a focus on M&A markets and the associative type of investments. The panel included:
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IVCA Baseball EventAugust 9, 2019 Guaranteed Rate Field Sponsored by Pacific Western Bank and Baker Tilly, more than 100 IVCA members and their guests watched the White Sox and Oakland A's, while enjoying the Upper Terrace Suite at Guaranteed Rate Field.
IVCA Luncheon - Investing in HR Tech TodayJuly 17, 2019 The Conference Center at UBS Tower “Investing in HR Tech Today” spoke about Human Resource innovation, both inside companies and through vendors. How have businesses been using HR tech to modify their departments? Is there such a thing as “too much tech”? What are the investment possibilities? The discussion was moderated by Joanna Arras, the Principal at Baird Capital, and included the following panel participants:
2019 IVCA Spring LuncheonApril 16, 2019 The Chicago Club The IVCA Annual Spring Luncheon is the opportunity for members of the association to hear the latest on issues in the industry, and this year’s event – which took place on April 16th, 2019, at the Chicago Club – was of particular importance. Entrepreneur Chris Gladwin (Cleversafe, Ocient) and Penny Pritzker, a Chicago entrepreneurial, civic and philanthropic leader who served as Secretary of Commerce under President Obama, are co-founders of the new Chicago Tech and Industry “Cluster” initiative, “P33.” The name refers to the 1933 World’s Fair of Chicago, where the gathering focused on Chicago as the “World’s Brightest Spot” for technological discovery. P33 seeks to regain that signature by 2033, the city’s bicentennial, by bringing together Chicago’s tech, business and civic communities to supercharge innovation and leadership for the Windy City by promoting/strengthening specific clusters of technologies and industries. The 2019 Spring Luncheon was sponsored by accounting/advisory firm Baker Tilly and the law firm of Ropes & Gray. The moderator for the event was IVCA Executive Director Maura O’Hara, and the following is the highlights of her conversation with Chris Gladwin and Penny Pritzker regarding P33. Read the full write up here.
IVCA Luncheon - ‘Disruptions in Logistics and Supply Chain and Their Impact on Mature Companies’April 3, 2019Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg Conference Center The first IVCA educational luncheon of 2019 was a real cause and effect exploration. The modern realignment of delivery systems to consumers and B2B, motivated by Amazon and their competitors, has changed the game significantly in the last five years. “Disruptions in Logistics and Supply Chain and Their Impact on Mature Companies” was the topic of the luncheon, which took place in downtown Chicago at the Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg Conference Center on April 3rd, 2019. The event was moderated by Saurabh Sharma, Partner at Jump Capital, and featured the following panelists ....
Hubtran is applying artificial intelligence to replace old school back-office systems across the freight transportation industry. FourKites is a real-time supply chain visibility platform that uses a proprietary predictive algorithm to calculate shipment and arrival times. The Advanced Visibility Platform for shippers and third party logistics is project44, which automates, connects and provides visibility into key transportation processes. ShipBob offers simple, fast and affordable fulfillment for e-commerce businesses. Read full write up here. 2018 IVCA Awards DinnerDecember 3, 2018 IVCA celebrated the accomplished careers of Walter C. Florence, Frontenac and Christopher B. Galvin, and recognized the successes of our Portfolio Companies of the Year, The Stepping Stones Group and Aptinyx at our Annual Awards Dinner, sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 3rd at The Four Seasons. More than 400 people enjoyed the evening which included a Cocktail Reception, sponsored by White & Case, followed by dinner and the Awards presentation, and closing with the Dessert Reception, sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Emceed by Rocco Martino, IVCA Vice Chairman, the program featured the presentation of four Awards. Please enjoy the thoughts and comments of our presenters and awardees in the video links (click on the Awardee's name) below.
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IVCA Luncheon ‘PE and VC Firms Playing in the Sandbox Together’
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2018 IVCA Spring Luncheon with Featured Speaker T. Bondurant FrenchMay 3, 2018 Read more here. See pictures here.
Uncovering & Addressing Cyber Risks (with Limited Time & Resources)”March 13, 2018The Conference Center at UBS Tower Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 and private companies will bear their fair share of the burden. The CyberSecurity decisions made today by your current & future portfolio companies will determine their profitability for many years to come. At this luncheon attendees will learn:
Unraveling Cryptocurrencies and BlockchainFebruary 14, 2018The Conference Center at UBS Tower Greenberg Traurig, LLP sponsored this eventThe recent cryptocurrency boom and underlying Blockchain technology is breaking historical thresholds at an unprecedented rate. Experts on our panel explained fundamentals of the technology, discuss various cryptocurrency trends including Bitcoin and Altcoins and long term implications of Blockchain. The event sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, included panelists:
See pictures here. Tax Reform Update & ActionJanuary 16, 2018The Conference Center at UBS Tower IVCA, along with sponsors Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and Andersen Tax LLP, presented a comprehensive overview at the January 16th, 2018 breakfast event, of the recently signed-into-law U.S. Tax Reform overhaul. The panel included:
The demonstration of the issues in Tax Reform was split into three sections... one, a general overview (Mr. Rudo). Two, a closer look at key provisions impacting Private Equity and M&A transactions (Mr. Burns). And finally, International Provisions and what you need to know (Mr. Rode). Read more... 2017 IVCA Awards DinnerDecember 4, 2017The Four Seasons Hotel IVCA celebrated the accomplished careers of John A. Hatherly, Wynnchurch Capital and Howard A. Tullman, 1871, and recognized the successes of our Portfolio Companies of the Year, Kronos Food Corp. and Naurex Inc. at our Annual Awards Dinner, sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on December 4th at The Four Seasons. More than 400 people enjoyed the evening which included a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and the Awards presentation, and closing with the Dessert Reception, sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Emceed by Walter Florence, incoming IVCA Chairman, the program featured the presentation of four Awards. View pictures here. Please enjoy the thoughts and comments of our presenters and awardees in the video links (click on the Awardee's name) below. Begin with the welcome from Walter Florence, outgoing IVCA Chairman Stanley C. Golder Award recipient: John A. Hatherly, Wynnchurch Capital Richard J. Daley Award recipient: Howard A. Tullman, 1871 Venture Capital Portfolio Company of the Year: Naurex Inc. Private Equity Portfolio Company of the Year: Kronos Food Corp. Talent, Culture, Chemistry: The Right Team at the Right TimeSeptember 7, 2017The Conference Center at UBS Tower In a topic that elicited a highly positive response, the IVCA Educational Luncheon series presented “Talent, Culture, Chemistry: The Right Team at the Right Time” at the UBS Tower Conference Center in Chicago on September 7th. The event included an expert overview by sponsor RHR International, through their Senior Partner Dr. Grant Levitan. Dr. Levitan also moderated a panel of industry specialists on the topic, including:
IVCA/CALPA LP Event with featured speaker Scott Malpass, University of Notre Dame Vice President and Chief Investment OfficerAugust 1, 2017 Read more here. See the picture here. 2017 IVCA Spring LuncheonMay 16, 2017
2016 IVCA Annual Awards DinnerDecember 5, 2016 Click here for event write up which includes videos of the Awards presentation.Click here for pictures from the event.
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