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IVCA Breakfast Event

Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Conference Center at UBS Tower

Sponsored by: Blackman Kallick LLP

On June 24, Blackman Kallick LLP presented ""Back to the Future--Strategies in a Rising Tax Environment" at this IVCA breakfast event.  Mark Blumenthal, partner at Blackman Kallick spoke about the hot button topic of the current evolution of tax rates and legislation.

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IVCA/NVCA Luncheon
Our featured speaker this year is Steven N. Kaplan, University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Chicago Club

Sponsored by:  Baker Tilly Virchow Krause and Ropes & Gray

On May 19, 2010, 160 attended Steve Kaplan's presentation "Venture Capital and Private Equity: Where Have They Been and Where Are They Going?" at The Chicago Club.  Prof. Kaplan spoke about the background of the VC/PE industry, the reaction of the marketplace in the recent boom/bust cycle and the future growth potential.



Online Companies:  "Chicago's Home Grown Successes"
 
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Conference Center at UBS Tower
 
Sponsored by:  Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg
 
On April 20th, IVCA hosted the educational luncheon "Online Companies: Chicago's Home Grown Successes" sponsored by Neal Gerber & Eisenberg. The event was moderated by Michael Gray, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg and featured panelists: Brent Hill; Head of Financial Services-Midwest, Google, Inc.; Eric Lefkosky, Blue Media, LLC; Matt Moog, Viewpoints Network; Lon Chow, Apex Venture Partners; and Matt McCall, New World Ventures and Portage Venture Partners.
 
 
 
IVCA Toolkit Series:  Building a High Impact Board
 
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The Conference Center at Willis Tower
 
Sponsored by:  Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
 
On Tuesday, March 23rd, the IVCA hosted the latest in the IVCA Toolkit Series: "Building a High Impact Board".  Sponsored by Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP, the event had the tone of a roundtable discussion and covered a broad array of topics that surround the attributes and focus of a well functioning, high impact board. Thom Ferguson, Kelley Drye & Warren led the discussion with participants Harry Kraemer and Rick Crandall two highly accomplished and experienced board members.
 
 
 
 
Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital
 
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Tower Club
 
Sponsored by:  Ernst & Young LLP, J.P.Morgan and Mayer Brown LLP
 
IVCA celebrated the book launch of The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital: MANAGEMENT LESSONS from the Pioneers of PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTING written by IVCA member Robert Finkel, Prism Capital with co-writer David Greising, Chicago News Cooperative.
 
The standing-room-only crowd on Monday, January 18th, was treated to a panel discussion that included three luminaries in venture & private equity investing moderated by co-author David Greising.  The panel's "masters" included:  John A. Canning, Jr. of Madison Dearborn Partners, Patricia Cloherty of Delta Private Equity Partners and Carl  Thoma of Thoma Bravo LLC.
 
 
 
2009 Eighth Annual IVCA Awards Dinner, presented by Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 
Monday, December 7, 2009
Four Seasons
 
On Monday, Dec. 7, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley joined more than 470 IVCA members and others who attended the Eighth Annual IVCA Awards Dinner. The event, held at the Four Seasons Chicago, honored members of the local venture capital & private equity industry and highlighted the civic-mindedness and philanthropy of our community.
 
IVCA presented awards to J.B. Pritzker of The Pritzker Group and New World Ventures, Danny Rosenberg of Sterling Partners, Bryan Cressey of Cressey & Company and John L. Hines, founder of Continental Illinois Venture and Equity Corporations, for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
 
 
 
9th Annual IVCA CFO Summit for Finance Professionals of Venture Capital & Private Equity Firms
 
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center
 
Presented by Silicon Valley Bank
 
Almost 100 people participated in this annual event for CFOs and finance professionals of venture capital and private equity firms.  The day long program featured educational presentations for accounting, tax, legal, federal outlook, industry overview and CFO "hot topics".  Topics were presented by sponsors:  McGladrey & Pullen, LLP; WTAS LLC; Kirkland & Ellis LLP; with contributions by Thomson Reuters and NVCA.
 
Exhibiting sponsors were LeverPoint Management LLC and Thomson Reuters.
 
For a review of the event, please click here.
 
For pictures, please click here.
 
Look for the 10th Annual IVCA CFO Summit on Thursday, October 21, 2010!  This will be a day long event and includes breakfast and lunch and is certified for 8 CPE hours.
 
 
 
IVCA Toolkit Series:  "D&O Coverage: An Important Topic for Troubled Times"
 
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Conference Center at UBS Tower, 2nd floor
 
Sponsored by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg and Thompson Flanagan & Company
 
Moderator Michael Gray, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP led panelists:  Angela Elbert, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP; Brian Flanagan, Thompson Flanagan & Co.; Chris Geneser, CIVC Partners; and Roy Sroka, Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd. in a discussion about the need to understand and manage D&O Insurance.  Discussion areas included:
 
Coverage Benchmarks for VC/PE Fund Firms
Procuring Your Policy: Key Provisions & Pitfalls to Avoid
Insights for Due Diligence and M&A Integration
Making A Claim: Optimizing Coverage
Insurance Industry Issues that May Affect Policies
 
For a review of this event, please click here.
 
To see some pix, click here.
 
 
2009 Annual Baseball Event with Family & Friends
 
Thursday, June 25, 2009
U.S. Cellular Field
Miller Lite Extra Base/Lower Terrace Suite
Game time 1:05 p.m.
White Sox 6, L.A. Dodgers 5
 
The event was sponsored by RSM McGladrey, Inc. Supporting sponsors were the NASDAQ OMS Group and ITA.  More than 120 IVCA members, friends and families enjoyed the 2009 IVCA Annual Baseball event on June 25, 2009 watching the White Sox beat the Dodgers!
 
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IVCA's Outlook on Healthcare Reform
 
Sponsored by Houlihan Smith & Company
 
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
The Conference Center at UBS Tower, 2nd Floor
 
Moderator:   Pete Shagory, Baird Venture Partners
 
Panelists: 
 
Reginald McGaugh, Houlihan Smith & Company
 Tony Davis, Linden LLC
Eric Hargan, McDermott Will & Emery
John Rex-Waller,
National Surgical Hospitals
 
For a review of this event, click here
 
2009 Annual IVCA/NVCA Luncheon
 
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The University Club
 
Sponsored by Virchow, Krause & Company and The German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association
 
"The Impact of the New Administration on Venture Capital & Private Equity" -panel discussion
 
Moderator, David Greising, Chicago Tribune
Panelists: Robin Painter, Proskauer Rose
Bill Welke, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mark Heesen, NVCA
 
For a review of this event, click here
 
 
 
IVCA Toolkit Series: Developing an Action Plan to React to the Economic Downturn
 
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Conference Center at UBS Tower, 2nd Floor
 
This toolkit was sponsored by Alvarez & Marsal and included both a presentation and panel discussion.  Participants were:
 
Daniel Galante, Managing Director, A&M Transaction Advisory Group
Richard Jenkins, Managing Directory, A&M Transaction Advisory Group
George Varughese, National Practice Leader, A&M Corporate Finance
Kent Willetts, National Practice Leader, A&M Transaction Advisory Group
 
For handouts from this event, click here.
 
 
Forecast For 2009: A Political, Economic & Markets Perspective
 
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
UBS Conference Center
 
The IVCA and NASDAQ OMX co-hosted a luncheon entitled “Forecast For 2009: A Political, Economic & Markets Perspective” that was moderated by David Greising of the Chicago Tribune.  
The panel discussion sponsored by NASDAQ OMX Group included participants:
 
Dr. Frank M. Hatheway, Chief Economist, NASDAQ OMX
Paul L. Kasriel, Chief Economist, Northern Trust
Professor Steven N. Kaplan, Chicago Booth School of Business
Dr. Bob Froehlich, Vice Chairman & Chairman Investor Strategy Committee, DWS Securities
 
For a review of the event, click here
 
 
2008 IVCA Awards Dinner
 
Monday, December 8, 2008
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
 
Despite the “very tumultuous year” for all industries, more than 500 IVCA members and others attended the 2008 IVCA Annual Awards Dinner on December 8 at the Four Seasons. Kevin Evanich of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, former First Chicago Chairman Richard Thomas and outgoing IVCA Chairman Keith Crandell were honored for their contributions to the industry.  Read more... click here
 
 
 
IVCA Toolkit Series: Best Practices for Boards of Directors
 
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
UBS Conference Center
 
The Nov. 18, 2008 IVCA Toolkit series, which was sponsored by Winston & Strawn, included presentations on best practices for boards of directors by Winston & Strawn partner Brian M. Schafer.  Additional perspective was given by NASDAQ OMX Group managing director Tim Golomb, covering corporate governance.
 
 
Download pdf presentations:
 
Winston & Strawn LLP - Presentation
Winston & Strawn LLP - Handout #1
Winston & Strawn LLP - Handout #2
Winston & Strawn LLP - Handout #3
The NASDAQ OMX Group - Presentation
 
 
8th Annual IVCA CFO Summit for Finance Professionals of Venture Capital & Private Equity Firms
 
October 16, 2008
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center
 
The IVCA presented the 8th Annual IVCA CFO Summit with presenting sponsor Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Oct. 16.
 
This annual event, which is offered for the benefit of venture capital and private equity firm CFOs and their staff, attracted almost 100 people in 2008. Bob Blee of SVB hosted a dinner the night before that was attended by out-of-state firms and some local CFOs.
 
The CFO Summit is designed to cover issues relevant for venture and buyout firms. The full-day event included presentations and panels covering:

  • Tax and accounting issues - presented by Blackman Kallick LLP
  • FAS 157 - Panel discussion with CFOs
  • Fund formation issues and update - presented by Bruce Ettelson, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • Issues in Current Fundraising Environment - panel discussion
  • Industry Update - presented by Jesse Reyes - Bear Stearns Private Funds Group (A J.P. Morgan Company)
  • Best Practices Panel - panel discussion led by Cindy Schatz, Silicon Valley Bank
  • Exhibiting sponsor was Worknet, Information Technology Systems, represented by Vincent Barrett.

     
     
    Ernst & Young Survey Results:  How PE Firms Create Value
     
    September 18, 2008
    UBS Conference Center
     
    Sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP, E & Y 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.
     
    Click here for a reviw of the event
     
     
     
    IVCA Toolkit Series:  Outlook for Terms in Private Equity Investing
     
    June 25, 2008
    UBS Conference Center
     
     
    Sponsored by Kaye Scholer LLP, this presentation focused on the importance of staying abreast of trends in market terms. Kaye Scholer's annual "What's Market?" survey has been maintaining data on private equity deal terms since 2002. The panelists presented information from the "What's Market" survey, data from Robert W. Baird's investment banking practice and Wind Point Partner's extensive deal experience to to analyze how these trends intersect with the current dislocation in the credit markets and where deal terms will evolve as the M&A market recovers.
     
     
    Click here for Kaye Scholer's M&A survey results
     
    Click here for a review of the event.
     
     
     
    2008 Baseball event - White Sox game in the Miller Lite Terrace Suite
     
    June 19, 2008
    U.S. Cellular Field
     
    Mayer Brown LLP sponsored our first ever White Sox Suite event which was enjoyed by more than 170 members, friends and family.  Also attending were members of Chicago Private Equity Network and Wharton Private Equity Partners as well as IL IT Association (ITA), TiE Midwest, IL Technology Development Association (ITDA).
     
     
     
    IVCA Toolkit Series:   Using Management Assessment Tools to Maximize IRR
     
    May 28, 2008
    UBS Conference Center
     
    The second in our "IVCA Toolkit Series", sponsor, ghSmart's presentation focused on human capital best practices which allow investors to make better people decisions and improve the returns on their investments.
     
    Click here for a review of the event.
     
     
     
    2008 IVCA/NVCA Luncheon
     
    April 16, 2008
    The Fairmont Chicago
     
    Carl Tannenbaum, nationally recognized economic consultant discusses "A Pregnant Pause:  The Economic Outlook for the Remainder of 2008".  Sponsored by Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP
     
    Click here for review of event.
     
    Click herefor a pdf. of his presentation.
     
     
    2008 Midwest Venture Summit
     
    March 17, 2008 - The University of Chicago Gleacher Center
    March 18, 2008 - The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
     
    Attended by more than 400 VCs, angels, entrepreneurs and service providers, the 2008 MVS spanned 2 days and 2 venues.
     
    Day one began with the University Business Plan Competition, where IL DCEO awarded its $50,000 grant to ReTel Technologies, University of Chicago GSB, one of 8 participating universities.  The afternoon session included 24 Early Stage companies whose presentations were viewed by more than 220 and judged for the 2008 Bob Geras Grant.
     
    Day two included the awarding of the 2008 Bob Geras Grant to PatientImpact who was issued a check for $70,000 at the networking breakfast which began the day.  The morning continued with the presentations by the 18 Series A+ companies and followed by panel presentations hosted by Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal LLP and Reed Smith LLP.
     
    The luncheon, hosted by KPMG, featured speaker John Gartner, author of The Hypomanic Edge.
     
    The afternoon continued with a second round of presentations by each of the 18 Series A+ companies which were then followed by panels hosted by The Revere Group and Probitas Partners.
     
    Click here for review of event.
     
    Link to Midwest Venture Summit website
     
     
    IVCA Toolkit Series:  Strategic Due Diligence and Post-Investment Planning
     
    February 28, 2008
    UBS Conference Center
     
    The first of the "IVCA Toolkit Series", sponsor Bain & Company's Private Equity Group offered methodologies and tools it employs to address typical post investment management opportunities using insights developed during due diligence.
     
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    2007 Annual Awards Dinner
     
    December 3, 2008
    The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
     
    This year's honorees:  Steven N. Kaplan, University of Chicago, GSB; John R. Willis, Willis Stein & Partners and Samuel B. Guren, Guren Capital Management, LLC were honored for their acheivements in IL's venture capital and private equity industry by more than 460 attendees during an evening which included dinner and networking.
     
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    Current Issues in Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing
     
    October 23, 2007
    The Union League Club
     
    The IVCA hosted a luncheon for public pension funds to introduce the IVCA's mission of supporting the growth of the venture capital and private equity industry in Illinois and our shared fiduciary interests in an effort to forge a closer relationship with public funds.  A panel discussion of "Current Issues in Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing" was presented.  Topics covered were:  overall industry VC & Buyout Trends, current issues affecting VC and current issues affecting buyouts.
     
     
    7th Annual CFO Summit for Finance Professionals of Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms
     
    October 18, 2007
    The University of Chicago Gleacher Center
     
    The IVCA presented the 7th Annual IVCA CFO Summit with presenting sponsor Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Oct. 18.
     
    This annual event, which is offered for the benefit of venture capital and private equity firm CFOs and their staff, attracted almost 100 people in 2007. Bob Blee of SVB hosted a dinner the night before that was attended by out-of-state firms and some local CFOs.
     
    The CFO Summit is designed to cover issues relevant for venture and buyout firms. The full-day event included presentations and panels covering:

  • Tax and accounting issues
  • Fund formation structuring issues and market terms update
  • Non-cash compensation
  • How to decide when it’s time to implement IT
  • Click here for review of event.

     
     
    Financial Technology Investing - Chicago's Homegrown Successes
     
    September 13, 2007
    The Metropolitan Club
     
    On Sept. 13, the Illinois Venture Capital Association and the Illinois Information Technology Association collaborated to present “Financial Technology Investing: Chicago’s Home-Grown Successes”. The event was sponsored by William Blair & Co. and cohesiveIT.
     
    Following the presentation by Rob Metzger, William Blair & Co, founders and CEOs of leading and aspiring Chicago-area financial technology companies shared their insights and experiences with raising venture capital and private equity during a panel conversation. Featured panelists included:  Robert McCullen, AmbironTrustWave' Sam Mele, Firm58; Ajay Singhvi, Arroweye Solutions; and Tom Sosnoff, thinkorswim, Inc.  The panel was moderated by Devin Mathews of Baird Venture Partners.
     
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    2007 Cubs Rooftop with Family & Friends
     
    June 15, 2007
    Wrigley Field Rooftops
     
    Nearly 170 IVCA members, friends and family attended the annual Wrigley Field rooftop outing on June 15. In addition to an afternoon of networking and fun, the Cubs pulled off a convincing 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres.  Food and refreshments were served and the facility offered inside viewing and air conditioning to combat the seasonably warm day. The IVCA thanks HSBC Bank NA for sponsoring the event.
     
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    2007 IVCA/NVCA Annual Luncheon
     
    May 9, 2007
    University Club of Chicago
     
    Sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Virchow, Krause & Company, LLC,  the annual IVCA/NVCA Luncheon brought 170 IVCA members and non-members to hear Jack Levin's presentation of "New Developments in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Fund Formation".
     
    Click here for review of event.
     
    For a .pdf copy of Mr. Levin's presentation click here.
     
    The IVCA is a Registered Public Accountant Continuing Professional Education Sponsor.  To receive certification of attendance, please contact kpyne@illiniosvc.org.
     
     
    Transitioning Fund Management
     
    March 15, 2007
    The Metropolitan Club
     
    Madison Dearborn CEO John A. Canning, Jr., Code Hennessy & Simmons partner Brian P. Simmons and Thoma Cressey Bravo managing partner Carl D. Thoma convened on March 15 at the Metropolitan Club for a panel discussion on transitioning fund management. The panel, which was moderated by Kirkland & Ellis partner Bruce Ettelson, showcased three different approaches to managing succession. All panelists were founding members of their respective firms.
     
    Click here for review of event.
     
     
    Are You Ready for Fair-Value Accounting?
     
    January 22, 2007
    The Metropolitan Club
     
    On Jan. 22, the Illinois Venture Capital Association held a panel discussion that focused on fair-value accounting. The session, which was sponsored by Deloitte, was moderated by William Hupp of Adams Street Partners, LLC.  Held at the newly remodeled Metropolitan Club of Chicago at the Sears Tower, Bob Bartell of Duff & Phelps, LLC, Karen Fanelli of Frontenac Company, Lee Mitchell of Thoma Cressey Equity Partners and John Stomper of Deloitte contributed to the panel.
     
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    2006 IVCA Awards Dinner
     
    December 4, 2006
    The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
     
    More than 470 people enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and networking as Keith Bank, KB Partners, Paul Finnegan and Sam Mencoff, Madison Dearborn Partners and Don Phillips, WP Global Partners were honored for their achievements in the Illinois venture capital and private equity industry.
     
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    2006 Midwest Venture Summit
    MVS Website Link-http://www.midwestventuresummit.com
    (Photo Gallery Updated 1/19/07)
     
    November 1, 2006
    Chicago Marriott-Downtown
     
    More than 30 early and seed stage companies presented business plans and equity offerings to regional venture capital investors.  Investor members of the Illinois Venture Capital Association, which organized the event, worked with presenting entrepreneurs and executives on developing tighter, more focused presentations. 
     
    The morning presentations were divided between 17 companies raising Series A or later financing rounds as well as 15 companies raising angel and seed financing rounds. Presentations lasted 10 minutes each with opportunities for questions and answers, with five-minute intervals between each presentation.
     
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    6th Annual CFO Summit for Finance Professionals of Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms
     
    An annual event, this year's CFO Summit was sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Silicon Valley Bank and Willis Mergers & Acquisitions Group.  The attendees earned 8 continuing education credits as they covered the subjects of portfolio valuation, accounting & tax issues, market valuations, state of the industry, insurance strategies and contact management & reporting.
     
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    Complying with Illinois' Sudan Laws
     
    October 5, 2006
    The Tower Club
     
    IVCA members were invited to attend a discussion of "Complying with Illinois' Sudan Laws".  Moderator Tony Abboud, Greenberg Traurig, led the panel which included Bruce Ettelson, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Malcolm B. Nicholls III, Proskauer Rose and Michael Rosenberg, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal.
     
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    Evaluating the Market for Exits Luncheon
     
    Sponsored by:
    Robert W. Baird & Co.
    William Blair & Company
    September 19, 2006
    UBS Conference Center
    On Sept. 19 IVCA members attended a panel discussing the current markets for liquidity opportunities within the mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and alternative investment markets. The panel included Christopher Coetzee of Robert W. Baird & Co., Brandon Lower of William Blair & Co. and Deborah Quazzo of ThinkEquity Partners and was moderated by Michael Gray of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg. 
     
    The event was recorded and is available via Podcast by clicking here.

     Click here for review of event. 
     
    Cubs Rooftop Game

     

    June 16, 2006
    Waveland Rooftop
    We thank Deloitte & Touche, Quarles & Brady, and The Golder Center at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for hosting our event. Members watched the Cubs play Detroit, ate great food and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon in the sun.
     
     

     

     

    Investor Confidential with David M. Rubenstein

     

    May 15, 2006
    The Tower Club

    Members were treated to the wit and wisdom of David M. Rubenstein, The Carlyle Group.

    2006 Annual IVCA/NVCA Luncheon

     

    April 6, 2006
    Union League Club of Chicago

    An annual event, this luncheon is hosted by both the IVCA and NVCA. Featured speaker this year was Steven Kaplan, Prof. of Entrepreneurship and Finance, University of Chicago GSB, his discussion topic, Should You Bet the Jockey or the Horse.

     

    Investor Confidential Breakfast with Promod Haque

     

    March 20, 2006
    University Club of Chicago

    IVCA and TiE Midwest co-hosted a breakfast for their members which featured Promod Haque, Managing Partner of Norwest Venture Partners and named #1 venture capitalist in 2004. Mr. Haque discussed “Methods for Networking Success” and finished with a Q & A session.

    March Madness

     

    March 16, 2006
    Poag Mahone’s

    The NCAA March Madness provided the perfect backdrop for our members to socialize and network over drinks, eats and b’ball.

     

     

    Networking Reception

     

    February 23, 2006
    The Tower Club

    Drinks and hors d’ouvres are included as members drop by on their way to the train for an informal opportunity to network with other members.

     

     

    Investing in Open Source Technology Companies Luncheon

     

    February 14, 2006
    Conference Center at UBS Tower

    The IVCA will occasionally co-host an event, in this case with the Illinois IT Association. The educational luncheon, hosted by IBM and Sonnenschein Technology Partners offered discussion on Investing in Open Source Technology Companies by panelists: Lee Bliss, IBM; Christine Mason, SpringCM; Craig Mohan, Shopper Trak; Dan Phelps, Duchossois Technology Partners; and Steve Tuecke, Univa Corporation. The event was moderated by Samuel Fifer, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal.

     

     

    Sudan/Ethics Reform Panel Discussion

     

    January 9, 2006
    Metropolitan Club

    An evening panel discussion highlighted two timely subjects in the private equity community. Attendees were able to participate in discussion regarding the Sudan and Ethics Reform with Bruce Ettelson, Kirkland & Ellis; Rep. Kurt Granberg; Sen. Don Harmon; Mike Jacobs, Adams Street Partners; Martin Noven, IL State Treasurer’s office; Philip B. Pool, Jr., Willis Stein & Partners; Sen. Jeff Schoenberg; Nick Yelverton, IL TRS; and Dan Slack,SURS.

    2005 Annual Awards Dinner

    December 5, 2005
    Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    One of our premier events, over 400 attendees had the opportunity this year to network and honor three of private equity’s biggest names: Norm Bobins, LaSalle Bank; Gary Brinson, Brinson Investments; and Robert Finkel, Prism Capital. Thanks to our sponsors: Adams Street Partners, Apex Venture Partners, Ernst & Young, Frontenac Company, Jones Day, JPMorgan Private Bank, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Kutchins Robbins & Diamond Ltd., LaSalle Bank, LaSalle Investments, Madison Dearborn Partners, Mesirow Financial, MK Capital, Motorola Ventures, Prism Capital, Quarles & Brady LLP, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, Spencer Stuart, Svoboda Collins, The Plexus Groupe, Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, William Blair & Company, Wildman Harrold, and Willis Stein & Partners.

    5th Annual Summit for CFOs of Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms

    October 27, 2005
    Swissotel Chicago

    Sponsored by Charter One Bank, Ernst & Young, Kirkland & Ellis, Silicon Valley Bank and The Plexus Groupe this is a full day educational event earmarked to CFOs. The agenda for the day covered Tax and Accounting Issues, Cash Management Choices: Impact on IRR, Risk Management Processes: Before and After the Deal, Current Fund Terms, Best Practices in Foreign Exchange Management, and Fund Performance Benchmarks.

     

     

    LP Panel Luncheon

    September 22, 2005
    Sears Tower Conference Center

    One of the IVCA’s most popular events, the topics covered were Allocations to Alternatives and Private Equity in Particular, Views Toward Investing in Emerging funds, Due Diligence and Current Market. The discussion was moderated by Matt McCall, Portage Venture Partners and the panel included:

    Bob Debolt, Mesirow Financial Private Equity

    John D. O’Malley, West AM Private Equity Group

    Richard A. Strait, Northwestern Investment Management Company LLC


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