The IVCA Invitational is designed for members of the Chicagoland Private Equity and Venture Capital community to come together to raise awareness and dollars for IVCA Foundation programs. Join over 200 of your colleagues from leading firms across the investment ecosystem for an inspiring day of golf and networking.

We believe that diversity leverages a range of perspectives, improves competitive positioning, and drives better outcomes. Please join us in championing this cause!

A portion of the profits from the event fund the IVCA Scholar Program, a 10-week, deep dive into the industry with significant exposure at a venture capital or private equity firm. Each Scholar is matched with a host firm, attends a 2-day skills boot camp, and participates in weekly training organized by IVCA. Additional profits benefit year-round initiatives.

Getting there: think about the Metra Electric Line which drops you off in the parking lot for the Olympia Fields Country Club! Check the schedule out HERE!

Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Peggy Castanoli at pcastanoli@illinoisVC.org

Benefits of sponsorship include:

Depending on level of sponsorship: 1, 2 or 3 Foursomes
Varying levels of Sponsor recognition at Olympia Fields
Sponsor recognition in communications and online
Cocktails, dinner and awards reception which will start around 5pm

Golf Committee:

Walter Florence, Frontenac
Chris Killackey, Prairie Capital
Adam Kleffner, The Vistria Group
Victoria Leon, Hyde Park Venture Partners
Rocco Martino, OceanM19
David Namkung, Kinzie Capital Partners
Jeff Piper, Semper Fi Partners
Christie Pruyn, IVCA
Shoshana Vernick, Avathon Capital

2026 IVCA Invitational Fundraising Campaign