Kelly Han

The GATE Technologies Capital is a family-owned multi-asset investment firm that provides flexible growth capital to high-quality, mission-critical technology companies. Established by the founding shareholders of Lazard and Eurazeo, as well as shareholders of First Eagle Investment Management, The Gate offers neutral, independent family capital aimed at long-term alignment, sustainable growth, and strategic value addition, alongside leading active families in the US, Europe, and Asia. The Gate, located in New York with offices in Luxembourg and London, provides permanent capital to outstanding entrepreneurs and general partners in North America and Europe to grow, obtain liquidity, alternative financing, and consolidate their cap tables. Our permanent capital and long-standing top-tier presence in financial services enable us to bridge the gap in the tech-growth ecosystem: we offer flexible, value-added capital to founders, management teams, and existing investors. With extensive experience in operating, finance, venture capital, and capital markets, we are a technology-native team that invests in cloud-native, mission-critical technology firms with strong unit economics, competitive structural advantages, and digital-first business models.

The GATE Technologies Capital is a family-owned multi-asset investment firm that provides flexible growth capital to high-quality, mission-critical technology companies. Established by the founding shareholders of Lazard and Eurazeo, as well as shareholders of First Eagle Investment Management, The Gate offers neutral, independent family capital aimed at long-term alignment, sustainable growth, and strategic value addition, alongside leading active families in the US, Europe, and Asia. The Gate, located in New York with offices in Luxembourg and London, provides permanent capital to outstanding entrepreneurs and general partners in North America and Europe to grow, obtain liquidity, alternative financing, and consolidate their cap tables. Our permanent capital and long-standing top-tier presence in financial services enable us to bridge the gap in the tech-growth ecosystem: we offer flexible, value-added capital to founders, management teams, and existing investors. With extensive experience in operating, finance, venture capital, and capital markets, we are a technology-native team that invests in cloud-native, mission-critical technology firms with strong unit economics, competitive structural advantages, and digital-first business models.

The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is a 501c(6) membership organization that advocates for a strong Illinois business climate for private investors in private companies. We promote pro-growth public policy platform, facilitate member networking and introduce underrepresented groups to the business of private company investing. We focus on collaborating with entrepreneurial and organizations of mutual interest in the Midwest to encourage a strong cycle of innovation and business creation leading to superior investment opportunities.

Duchossois Capital Management is a privately held, family-owned investment company that creates long-term value by applying the extensive industry knowledge, operational expertise, and permanent capital base developed over ten decades as a family business to a variety of investment opportunities.