Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

GSV Ventures invests across the learning economy, from pre-K through lifelong learning and workforce development. The firm is one of the most recognized specialists in education technology and can sup...

• EdTech
• Other
• Consumer

• Seed, Series A, Growth
• $1.0M – $15.0M
• Chicago, Illinois
• 20 portfolio companies

Empowering early-stage companies in the GTM space with a focus on AI-enhanced solutions.

• Other
• AI / ML
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $400K – $1.2M
• Chicago, IL
• 134 portfolio companies

Focuses on scaling brands with strong international franchising capabilities.

• Other

• Growth
• $1.5M – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Dedicated to funding next-gen blockchain infrastructures with a focus on DEX and cross-border finance technologies.

• Other

• Seed
• $200K – $600K
• Chicago, IL

Focused exclusively on accelerating foodservice and hospitality tech by backing innovative B2B solutions.

• Food / AgTech
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Backing innovative GovTech solutions that improve government processes and compliance.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 5 portfolio companies

Investing in scalable industrial manufacturing and green materials solutions that enable operational efficiencies while solving environmental challenges.

• Other
• Climate / Energy

• Seed, Growth
• $3.0M – $25.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 9 portfolio companies

GraphBase Ventures backs startups employing graph databases and analytics in legal processes and data intelligence, aiming to modernize traditional data workflows.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Series A
• $200K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on early-stage investments in media and content platforms with a connection to sports and entertainment.

• Other

• Seed
• $250K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL

Early-stage investor in B2B SaaS and AI-enabled software, often outside coastal hubs.

• SaaS
• AI / ML
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

GreenLight Capital is dedicated to investing in nascent fintech solutions that aim to redefine crowdfunding dynamics and democratize investment opportunities globally.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $300K
• Chicago, IL

Invests in innovative B2B SaaS platforms with a special interest in SMB operational enhancements.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• Chicago, IL

Specialist investors in fintech SaaS platforms and tools for financial operations, expanding markets in North America.

• Fintech
• SaaS

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Supports innovative companies transforming energy and power grid systems.

• Climate / Energy
• Other
• Real Estate

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 16 portfolio companies

Specializes in startups that support the growth and development of young children through advanced technology and healthy living.

• Consumer
• EdTech
• Healthcare

• Seed
• $350K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 11 portfolio companies

Focusing on building the next generation of leadership tools and enterprise SaaS solutions designed for growth.

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Guild Capital backs startups in the HR Tech, Recruitment, and AI spaces with a focus on transformative platforms enhancing operational efficiency.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Dedicated to investing in early-stage technologies transforming women’s healthcare.

• Other
• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $800K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Hardware Catalyst Fund specializes in early-stage investments in consumer electronics and hardware with a focus on portable, innovative devices.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Supporting innovative health solutions that integrate technology to improve personal and population-level health.

• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL

Harvest Tech Ventures invests in early-stage companies driving innovations in agriculture technology and sustainable food production.

• Food / AgTech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL

HatchPoint specializes in early HealthTech and regulatory tools that address compliance and streamline operations in highly regulated environments like healthcare.

• Healthcare
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on early-stage startups advancing healthcare efficiency, compliance, and technology innovation.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in innovative startups solving challenges at the crossroads of healthcare accessibility and government tech programs.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company