VC Directory

Venture Capital Firms in Chicago, IL

21 venture capital firms headquartered in Chicago, IL. Browse investor profiles, investment stages, and sector focus areas.

Top firms in Chicago, IL

7wire Ventures · Seed to Series B+ · Digital Health
ARCH Venture Partners · Seed to Series A · Biotech
Authentic Ventures · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Enterprise
Buoyant Ventures · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Climate
Cleveland Avenue · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Consumer
Consumer Ventures · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Aerospace & Defense
Cultivian Sandbox Ventures · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Agriculture
Energize Capital · Series A to Series B+ · Climate
Energy Foundry · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Climate
Hyde Park Angels · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Aerospace & Defense
Hyde Park Venture Partners · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Enterprise
M25 · Pre-Seed to Seed · Enterprise
Gemini Investors · Series A to Series B+ · Enterprise
Groove Capital · Pre-Seed to Seed · SaaS
Lightbank · Seed to Series A · Consumer
Pritzker Group Venture Capital · Seed to Series B+ · Enterprise
S2G Ventures · Seed to Series B+ · Agriculture
TechNexus Venture Collaborative · Seed to Series A · Enterprise

7wire Ventures

Invests in informed health consumers and system-level resilience improvements

Seed, Series B+Digital Health, Consumer, AI$100K – $5M

ARCH Venture Partners

Invests at concept stage, co-founding breakthrough life sciences platforms.

Seed, Series ABiotech, Digital Health$500K – $5M

Authentic Ventures

Learn which startups Authentic Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Lindsay Lee).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Enterprise$100K – $1M

Boeing HorizonX Ventures

Learn which startups Boeing HorizonX Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Stanley A. Deal).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer$100K – $10M

Buoyant Ventures

Learn which startups Buoyant Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Climate, Enterprise, Deeptech$. – $.

Cleveland Avenue

Learn which startups Cleveland Avenue invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Don Thompson).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Consumer, Marketplace, Robotics$. – $.

Consumer Ventures

Learn which startups Consumer Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Jason Starr).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other$500K – $1M

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Learn which startups Cultivian Sandbox Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Steve Engelberg).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Agriculture, Biotech, Climate$1M – $10M

Energize Capital

Climate-focused growth equity firm investing in software and technology companies powering the clean energy transition.

Series A, Series B+Climate, SaaS, Enterprise$5M – $40M

Energy Foundry

Learn which startups Energy Foundry invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Jason Blumberg).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Climate, Agriculture, Deeptech$1M – $5M

Frist Cressey Ventures

Learn which startups Frist Cressey Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other$500K – $20M

Hyde Park Angels

Learn which startups Hyde Park Angels invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other$. – $.

Hyde Park Venture Partners

Learn which startups Hyde Park Venture Partners invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Tim Kopp).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Enterprise, Fintech, Marketplace$. – $.

Jump Crypto

Learn which startups Jump Crypto invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Kanav Kariya).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer$500K – $15M

M25

Midwest-focused pre-seed and seed venture firm, one of the most active early-stage investors in the region.

Pre-Seed, SeedEnterprise, Consumer, Fintech$100K – $2M

Gemini Investors

Chicago-based venture capital and private equity firm investing in growth-stage technology companies. Focuses on B2B software and services companies with proven business models.

Series A, Series B+Enterprise, SaaS, Digital Health$2M – $15M

Groove Capital

Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B software companies. Known for their hands-on approach and focus on helping founders scale their businesses.

Pre-Seed, SeedSaaS, Enterprise, DevTools$250K – $2M

Lightbank

Chicago-based venture capital firm founded by Groupon co-founders. Invests in early-stage technology companies with a focus on consumer and enterprise software.

Seed, Series AConsumer, Enterprise, SaaS$500K – $5M

Pritzker Group Venture Capital

Chicago-based venture capital arm of the Pritzker Group, investing in early-stage technology companies. Known for their patient capital approach and extensive network.

Seed, Series A, Series B+Enterprise, SaaS, Consumer$1M – $10M

S2G Ventures

Venture capital firm focused on food systems, oceans, and the energy transition. They invest in companies developing technologies and business models to create a more sustainable and resilient food system.

Seed, Series A, Series B+Agriculture, Climate, Consumer$1M – $15M

TechNexus Venture Collaborative

Chicago-based venture capital firm that combines corporate partnerships with startup investments. Focuses on early-stage technology companies with strong corporate collaboration potential.

Seed, Series AEnterprise, SaaS, AI$500K – $2M

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best VC firms in Chicago, IL?

Chicago, IL is home to 21+ active venture capital firms. The top firms in the area are known for strong local networks, deep deal flow, and specialized sector expertise that benefits from the Chicago, IL ecosystem.

How many VC firms are based in Chicago, IL?

There are 21+ venture capital firms actively investing from Chicago, IL. This includes seed-stage funds, growth equity firms, and multi-stage investors with offices in the metro area.

Do I need to be based in Chicago, IL to get funded by local VCs?

No — while Chicago, IL-based VCs historically preferred local companies, most now invest nationally and even globally. However, being local can help with building relationships and accessing the firm's network of portfolio companies and advisors.