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IVCA Newsletter September 13, 2006

Association News

Winston & Strawn Files Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Sudan Act
CHICAGO – On behalf of the NFTC, eight public pension funds and nine individual pension fund beneficiaries and taxpayers, Winston & Strawn has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Illinois Sudan Act.
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Event Advisory: Evaluating the Market For Exits on Sept. 19
CHICAGO – What is the best route to return capital on a given portfolio investment? It depends. Hear from our expert panel on how to evaluate various options.
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IVCA Welcomes Allied Capital, Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC, The Hilco Organization as New Members
CHICAGO – The IVCA is excited to welcome into its membership Allied Capital, Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC and The Hilco Organization.
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Association Events

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Other Events of Interest

IVCA Members Invited to techShow 2006
URBANA, Ill. – IVCA members are invited to techShow 2006 in Urbana, Ill. on Sept. 21 for a showcase of Champaign County’s technology sector.
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IVCA Members Invited to Participate in Trade Mission to Israel
CHICAGO – IVCA members are invited to travel to Israel on a second-annual CIBI mission to be held Nov. 6 to 13 in 2006.
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IVCA Members Invited to Join Wharton Alumni Organization on Oct. 2
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Industry News

Wind Point Portfolio Firm Active Interest Acquires Yoga Journal
CHICAGO – Active Interest Media has announced the acquisition of Yoga Journal, the country’s most widely read yoga magazine.
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Baird Venture Partners Announces Investment in Caden Biosciences
CHICAGO – Baird Venture Partners has made an investment in Caden Biosciences, a life sciences tools and services company developing assays for the high-throughput screening of allosteric modulators.
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American Capital Invests $20 Million in Aspect Software
BETHESDA, Md. – American Capital Strategies has announced that it has invested $20 million in the recapitalization of Aspect Software, the leading provider of contact center software solutions for businesses worldwide.
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Thoma Cressey to Buy Embarcadero Technologies For $234 Million
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Wynnchurch Capital Acquires SafeWorks
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Goldman, GTCR Bid For BMG Music Publishing
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The Return of Leveraged Buyouts: GTCR Golder Rauner Recoups Substantial Returns
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TechSkills Acquires Boston University Corporate Education Center; Investors Include OCA Ventures, Chrysalis Ventures
AUSTIN, Texas – TechSkills has acquired the Boston University Corporate Education Center from Boston University and has completed a series of debt and equity financings in excess of $10 million.
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Corporate Venture Capital Activity On the Rise in 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the second quarter of 2006, corporate venture capital investment reached its highest level since the first quarter of 2002, according to the MoneyTree report.
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Chicago Growth Partners Completes Sale of PRIMUS Marketing Group
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Chicago Growth Partners Leads $66 Million Recapitalization of Paramount Services
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ITW to Buy Click Commerce For $292
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Corporate Venture Capital at Highest Since 2002
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From IDEA to REALITY
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Wisconsin Biotech Support Pays Dividends
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Minnesota Venture Firm Raises $375 Million
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CIA Venture Capital Arm Has New Boss Again
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