IVCA Newsletter September 24, 2008
Association News
IVCA Event Summary: How Private Equity Firms Create Value
CHICAGO – Ernst & Young partner Brad Kuntz on Sept. 18, 2008 showcased how private equity transactions favorably compared to public deals in 2007 and explored how firms can best create value. The Ernst & Young 2007 global private equity study examines the year’s 100 largest private equity exits in Europe, North America and Asia.
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Individual Tickets Now on Sale For 2008 IVCA Awards Dinner
CHICAGO – Individual tickets are now on sale for the 2008 IVCA Awards Dinner. The cost per ticket is $325. The 2008 IVCA Annual Awards Dinner, which is presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, will be held on Dec. 8, 2008.
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IVCA Welcomes Advantage Human Resourcing as New Member
CHICAGO – The IVCA welcomes new member Advantage Human Resourcing and representatives Michael Ehlers and Paul Salasky.
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IVCA Events
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10/16/2008 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 P.m. 2008 CFO Summit
12/8/2008 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. 2008 Annual Awards Dinner - TABLE PURCHASES ONLY
Other Events of Interest
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10/1/2008 MidAmerica Healthcare Venture Forum
10/2/2008 5:30-8:00pm TIE Leaders and Legends Dinner Series
10/19/2008 Entrepreneurial Immersion India: 2008
10/28/2008 IP3's 2-Day IT Executive Security Seminar - “Strategy to Reality: Don’t Look Back”
11/6/2008 Second Annual MIDWEST ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VENTURE FORUM (MAEVF)
11/6/2008 Midwest Alternative Energy Forum (MAEVF)
11/19/2008 5:30-8:00pm Tie Midwest Leaders and Legends Dinner Series
Industry News
Duchossois Industries Appoints Robert L. Fealy to President, COO
ELMHURST, Ill. – Duchossois Industries CEO Craig J. Duchossois has announced the promotion of Robert L. Fealy to the newly created position of president and COO of Duchossois Industries, Inc.
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Open Prairie Ventures I LP Announces Sale of MedVenture Technology
EFFINGHAM, Ill. – Open Prairie Ventures I LP has announced the sale of MedVenture Technology (a Jeffersonville, Ind.-based developer of premier medical-device solutions) to an undisclosed company.
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Open Prairie Ventures Invests in Compact Particle Acceleration Corp.
EFFINGHAM, Ill. and MADISON, Wis. – Open Prairie Ventures II LP has announced its Series A investment in Compact Particle Acceleration Corp., which is targeted at developing the next generation in cancer treatment.
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Fourth Chrysalis Ventures Fund Reaches $175 Million
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Chrysalis Ventures, which is a leading source of equity capital for young growth companies in the Midwest and South, has announced the revised final closing of its fourth investment fund with commitments now totaling $175 million.
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Big Names on List of New Taylor Capital Investors
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Madison Dearborn, Mesirow Speculate on What’s Next
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Allscripts to Sell Interactive Unit to Private Equity Group
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NVCA Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Venture Capital
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Government Might Turn Profit, But Devil is in the Deals
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Marc Andreessen on Financial Crises, No IPOs, Obama
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AIG Put in Liddy’s ‘Good Hands’
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Financial Crises: Silver Lining For Venture Capital?
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Heartland Angels Announces Investment in Check, Please!
CHICAGO – Heartland Angels, which is a Chicago-area angel network, has announced its participation in a $1.5 million round of funding for Check, Please!
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Indiana Has Built ‘Best Sandbox’ to Spur Growth
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New Type of Venture Capitalist Makes Small Bets on Young Firms
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Landscape Shifts as Pillars Crumble
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Research, Resources and Statistics
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8/1/2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers - Point of View: Fair Value Accounting
7/22/2008 IVCA Private Equity Monitor 2Q2008
5/20/2008 IVCA Private Equity Monitor 1Q2008
5/13/2008 2007 IVCA Annual Report
4/16/2008 Carl Tannenbaum - Presentation for 2008 Annual IVCA/NVCA Luncheon
1/31/2008 IVCA Private Equity Monitor 4Q2007
Jobs
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8/18/2008 MVC Capital:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
2/7/2008 Cleversafe :Controller
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