Below is a list of selected venture capital firms that are actively investing in Chicago. All of them will look at technology related startups, although many invest in additional industries, as well. Please research them at their linked websites, to see who may be the best fit for you. I organized this list in terms of stage of investment focus, from early to late stage investors. So, please don't reach out to VC's if you do not fit their target criteria. And, be sure to research their specific technology focus on their websites (e.g., healthcare, education, digital media, SaaS), to make sure your business is a fit for them. Also, as a reminder, don't blindly cold call these companies. It is always best to have a warm intro into one of their partners, where Red Rocket or others may be able to help here.
ANGEL INVESTOR NETWORKS IN CHICAGO
Chicago ArchAngels
Cornerstone Angels
Harvard Angels
Heartland Angels
Hyde Park Angels
Irish Angels
Wildcat Angels
EARLY STAGE (Up to $500K checks in under $500K revenues)
Abundant Venture Partners
Batterson Venture Partners
Blue Cedar Ventures
Caldera Venture Partners
Corazon Capital
DRW Venture Partners
FireStarter Fund
Founder Equity
Garland Capital
Guild Capital
Hyde Park Venture Partners
Independence Equity
Illinois Ventures
Jumpstart Ventures
KGC Capital
Lakewest Venture Partners
Lead Lap
Math Venture Partners
Sandbox Industries
Synetro Group
Tribal Ventures
Washing Pond Ventures
West Loop Ventures
SERIES A STAGE ($500K-$1MM checks in $500K-$1MM revenues)
Chicago Ventures
LEO Capital
Lightbank
Jump Capital
OCA Ventures
Origin Ventures
Promus Ventures
Red Barn Investments
Second Century Ventures
SERIES A/B STAGE ($1-$5MM checks in $1-$5MM revenues)
Apex Venture Partners
Baird Venture Partners
Duchossois
First Analysis
MK Capital
Matthew Pritzker Company
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
R7 Partners
Range Light
SERIES B/C STAGE ($5-$20MM checks in over $5MM revenues)
Adams Street Partners
Chicago Growth Partners
JK&B Capital
Merrick Ventures
MVC Capital
Sterling Partners
REGIONAL FIRMS THAT LOOK AT CHICAGO DEALS
Beringea (Detroit)--Series A/B stage
Calumet Ventures (Madison)--Early stage
Chrysalis Ventures (Louisville)--Series A/B stage
CID Capital (Indianapolis)--Series B/C stage
Confluence Capital (Minneapolis)--Early stage
Detroit Venture Partners (Detroit)--Early stage
Drive Capital (Columbus)--Series A stage
Dundee Venture Capital (Omaha)--Early stage
Frontier Capital (Charlotte)--Series B/C sates
Huron River Ventures (Ann Arbor)--Early stage
Mercury Fund (Houston)--Early stage
Omphalos Ventures (Minneapolis)--Early stage
Plymouth Ventures (Ann Arbor)--Series A stage
Resonant Venture Partners (Ann Arbor)-Seed/Series A
RPM Ventures (Ann Arbor)--Early stage
River Cities Capital (Cincinnati)--Series A/B stage
T Gap Ventures (Kalamazoo)--Series A/B stage
Venture Investors (Madison/Ann Arbor)--Seed/Series A
Vine Street Ventures (Cincinnati)--Early stage
In addition, don't forget many accelerator or incubator programs will also provide cash for their startups, like at TechStars Chicago and Impact Engine. And, there are many anonymous angel investors who invest in startups, that you need a solid introduction into those high net worth individuals. So, be sure to tap into your networks for these other sources of capital.
If you think I am missing anybody. Please add them in the comments field below.
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