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Lee Mitchell
Managing Director
Thoma Bravo
“The IVCA began 25 years ago in an office next to me on
the 92nd floor of what was then the Sears Tower with just
a handful of founding members. Now 125 members strong
and with no peers in any other state, its services and
programs have greatly benefited our venture capital and
private equity firms, service providers to our industry,
local communities, and the state itself—and at 25, it’s just
getting started!”
Ira Weiss
Partner
Hyde Park Venture Partners
“Congratulations to the IVCA for its 25th year anniversary.
The IVCA has had an extensive impact on the IL investing
eco-system by tirelessly advocating on our behalf.  I am
very grateful to the founders who had the vision for this
organization, and the staff and volunteers who have been
instrumental in its success.”
Jim Macdonald
Managing Director
First Analysis
"I have watched the IVCA grow, expand, and contribute to
the success of the private equity community over the past
25 years.  It has been a critical element in the success of
our industry."
Caitlin Riederer
Senior Vice President
Charlesbank Capital Partners
IVCA Scholar Alumni
“Working at Thoma Bravo through the IVCA Scholars
program in 2011 played a pivotal role in my private equity
career.  After spending nearly a decade in middle-market
private equity, I still credit my experience through the IVCA
Scholars program with providing me with the experience,
mentorship, and confidence that cemented my interest in
pursuing private equity as a long-term career.”

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