IVCA Newsletter February 28, 2007

Association News

Q&A: Wynnchurch Capital President John Hatherly
CHICAGO � John Hatherly, president of Wynnchurch Capital, sat down with the Illinois Venture Capital Association to discuss the Wynnchurch investment strategy, the current state of the industry and predictions for 2007.
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IVCA Welcomes Ritter Consulting Group as New Member
CHICAGO � The IVCA welcomes its newest member, The Ritter Consulting Group, and representative Al Ritter.
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U.S. District Judge Kennelly Rules on Illinois Sudan Act Legality
CHICAGO � On Feb. 23, 2007, U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly decided in favor of the plaintiffs in the case of the National Foreign Trade Council et. al. vs. Alexi Giannoullias et. al.
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RSVP Today! What Happens When a Partner Decides to Retire?
CHICAGO � Join John Canning, Carl Thoma and Brian Simmons for an IVCA panel to discuss the important topic of transitioning fund management.
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IVCA Events

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3/15/2007 11:30am - 2:00pm Transitioning Fund Management
5/9/2007 11:00am- 2:00pm IVCA/NVCA Luncheon Keynote: Jack Levin, Kirkland & Ellis
6/15/2007 1:20 Start Cubs Rooftop with Friends & Family
9/13/2007 11:30am - 2:00pm Software as a Service
10/18/2007 8:00am - 4:00pm 7th Annual CFO Summit (non-members, e-mail kpyne@illinoisvc.org)
12/3/2007 5:00pm - 9:00pm 2007 Annual Awards Dinner (to sponsor, e-mail kpyne@illinoisvc.org)

Other Events of Interest

South African Consulate Invites IVCA Members to Two Events
CHICAGO � The South African Consulate invites IVCA members to two events on March 22 and 23.
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Industry News

Thoma Cressey Equity Partners is Now Thoma Cressey Bravo
CHICAGO � Thoma Cressey Equity Partners is now Thoma Cressey Bravo, which is one of the most experienced private equity investors in the United States.
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First Analysis Builds on Foundation in Health Care, IT
CHICAGO � First Analysis has recently continued to build on its foundation of investments in health care and information technology.
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WHI Capital Portfolio Firm Emerald Waste Acquires Sunbelt
FREEPORT, Fla. � Emerald Waste Services, a WHI Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of Sunbelt Environmental.
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OCA Venture Partners Invests in Viral Marketing Firm
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GTCR to Take Solera Public
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Baird Private Equity Expands Presence in Asia
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Willis Stein Portfolio Firm Roundy�s May Go Up For Sale
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ARCH Venture Partners Stands Alone in Funding Niche
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New Investment Fund For Start-Ups
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New Fund to Provide Needed Seed Capital
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Cisco Pays $135 Million For Firewall Security Provider
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Pacific Corporate Group Restructures After Staff Departures
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Blackstone to Sell 17 More Equity Buildings
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Talking Management With Howard Tullman
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Twin Cities-Based Gearworks Lands VC Deal
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$1 Billion Bid For Chicago Insurance Broker Hub International
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