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Christie Pruyn, Executive Director, IVCA
Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future
As we celebrate IVCA’s 25th anniversary, I want to express my gratitude 
to our members, sponsors, and partners. Membership is the foundation 
of IVCA’s success. Your engagement has transformed IVCA from a 
small group of visionary firms into a powerful network representing 
127 firms today. Together, we’ve built an association that champions 
Illinois’ private capital industry and strengthens the ecosystem for 
entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators.
IVCA is well known as a connector and advocate in Illinois and 
that reputation exists because of you. Our members benefit from 
exclusive networking opportunities, policy briefings, and programs that 
foster collaboration and deal flow. Signature events like the Awards 
Dinner, Spring Education Luncheon, and CFO Summit create spaces 
for meaningful connections, while initiatives like the IVCA Scholar 
Program, with 127 placements to date, demonstrate our commitment 
to building a diverse talent pipeline.
Looking ahead, we are committed to delivering even greater member 
value. Guided by our strategic plan, we will expand the range of offers 
that matter most to you:
	
• Advocacy to keep Illinois competitive for private capital and 	 	
	
	 showcase the positive contributions of firms and investments.
	
• Peer networking and investor access programming to 	
	
	
	 strengthen relationships and unlock opportunities.
	
• Talent development initiatives that shape the next generation of 	
	
	 leaders.
Membership, sponsorship, and engagement make this possible. Thank 
you for being part of this journey. Together, we will build the next 
chapter of IVCA and ensure Illinois remains a leader in private capital 
investment. Join us in shaping the future.
Message from the Executive Director

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