IVCA enhances the growth of Illinois' $77 billion venture capital/private equity community by advocating on behalf of the industry. We:
Promote institutional investment in local private equity firms.
Provide networking opportunities for Midwest-based firms.
Support public policy initiatives that make Illinois an appealing financial center.
Share up-to-the-minute news on local venture capital/private equity firms and professional service providers.
Facilitate intermediaries' and entrepreneurs' identification of appropriate venture capital or private equity firms for a given investment.
Communicate the substantial economic value of a strong private equity community.
Founded in May 2000, the Illinois Venture Capital Association is a non-profit trade organization (501(c)(6)) for Illinois venture capital and private equity professionals.