Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

Focuses on B2B SaaS solutions for mid-market enterprises, enhancing sales and CRM functionalities.

• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Seed
• $750K – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Midwest AI Partners is dedicated to supporting AI innovation from non-traditional tech hubs, particularly focusing on the Midwest region.

• AI / ML

• Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

Targets startups in the Midwest U.S. specializing in automotive technologies and B2B SaaS solutions.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 25 portfolio companies

Specializes in fostering innovative DevOps tools aimed at increasing team efficiency and reducing operational overhead.

• Developer Tools
• Other

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

Midwest Fintech Angels invests in emerging fintech innovations across the Midwest, focusing on transformative financial solutions.

• Fintech

• Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

Milemark backs early-stage transportation and mobility startups reimagining how people move safely, efficiently, and reliably.

• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $250K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in emerging technologies addressing mental health challenges with a strong preference for innovative, AI-driven platforms.

• Other

• Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in mission-driven businesses with charitable models that drive consumer loyalty and large-scale adoption.

• Other
• Consumer

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in mobility infrastructure and next-gen fleet innovations with a focus on electric and sustainable transportation.

• Climate / Energy
• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invest in bold, broad technology companies—especially enterprise SaaS, AI, robotics, deep tech, sustainability, data and digital transaction management—that apply to core verticals like real estate, f...

• Real Estate
• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $4.0M – $8.0M
• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• 35 portfolio companies

Focuses on blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure and crypto solutions that advance payment networks and FX applications.

• Other

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

Specializes in investments at the intersection of nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and material innovation.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Food / AgTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 14 portfolio companies

Backs pioneering early-stage companies using AI to revolutionize B2B markets.

• AI / ML
• SaaS
• Enterprise

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

Focuses on funding media ventures that push the boundaries of storytelling and engagement.

• Other

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

Dedicated to empowering community-oriented tech solutions.

• Other

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

Focuses on advancing telecom software efficiency and enterprise wireless integration.

• Other
• Healthcare
• Real Estate

• Seed
• $2.5M – $6.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 23 portfolio companies

Network Ventures focuses on early-stage startups creating platforms to connect businesses or operationalize SaaS marketplaces.

• SaaS
• Marketplace
• Enterprise

• Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Neural Co-Invest backs consumer-facing AI and active interfaces that transform how users engage with digital and physical environments.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on funding groundbreaking neurobiological and biotech advancements with high-impact potential.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in AI innovations that converge with next-gen technologies to empower intelligent systems.

• AI / ML
• Other

• Seed
• $750K – $4.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 3 portfolio companies

Targets early-stage companies leveraging AI/ML to revolutionize mental health diagnostics and delivery systems.

• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $750K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Committed to investing in early-stage robotics companies that are shaping the future of automation and intelligent machinery.

• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL

Supports the growth of SaaS-based solutions with a strong backbone in AI to drive enterprise efficiencies.

• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

New Light Ventures is focused on identifying breakthrough marketing technologies and B2B SaaS solutions that address real business challenges.

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL