Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

New Stack Ventures focuses on investing in innovative B2B SaaS and AI infrastructure solutions that have clear market demand and potential for scaling.

• SaaS
• AI / ML
• Other

• Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 3 portfolio companies

Invests at the angel, pre-seed, and seed stages in founders outside the traditional Silicon Valley insider network, especially in vertical AI, fintech, healthcare, and industrial sectors. It targets p...

• SaaS
• Marketplace
• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $1.5M
• Chicago, United States
• 2 portfolio companies

NewRoute Capital invests in fintech and transportation startups harnessing B2B SaaS models to transform traditional industries.

• Fintech
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $700K
• Chicago, IL

Focus on cutting-edge data management solutions and AI technologies aimed at disrupting traditional enterprise operations.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in next-gen reality shows that incorporate blockchain for audience engagement.

• Other
• SaaS
• Consumer

• Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 6 portfolio companies

Committed to investing in AI technologies that transform marketing capabilities for small and mid-size enterprises.

• AI / ML
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 6 portfolio companies

Focuses on seed-stage fintech and marketplace startups disrupting traditional industries and fostering global connectivity.

• Fintech
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Dedicated to investing in AI-driven, open-source projects that push the boundaries of software development.

• Other

• Seed
• $50K – $200K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on cutting-edge compliance and regulatory technology solutions.

• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $12.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

NextGen Education Fund invests exclusively in EdTech startups that aim to disrupt traditional education models through technology.

• EdTech

• Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

Focuses on innovative enterprise solutions and tools that optimize workforce capabilities.

• Enterprise
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $200K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Empowers innovative startups in fintech and AI, particularly those reshaping financial transactions.

• Fintech
• AI / ML

• Seed
• $1.0M – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

We invest in innovative startups transforming infrastructure management through technology.

• Developer Tools
• SaaS

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on investing in cutting-edge legal technologies and government solutions transforming polices through automation.

• Other

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

Focused on next-generation manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on defense applications.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL

Invests in disruptive media technology and platforms that address industry challenges in innovative ways.

• Other

• Seed
• $1.5M – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL

Invest in pioneering media technologies that solve industry challenges.

• Other

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

Invests in scalable SaaS solutions for SMBs and enterprise automation platforms, connecting industry challenges with technological advancements.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $750K – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL

Targeting investments at the intersection of sports innovation and facility management.

• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $1.5M – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage SMB-focused software solutions enhancing productivity and operational efficiencies.

• Other
• Healthcare
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $500K
• Chicago, IL
• 15 portfolio companies

Investing in healthcare IT startups that are transforming the delivery of healthcare through technology.

• Other

• Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Backing scalable cybersecurity startups solving SMB needs in compliance-driven industries using AI automation.

• Other

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

Investing in seed-stage companies redefining the future of workforce enablement with innovative HRTech and training solutions, particularly AI-assisted tools.

• Other
• AI / ML
• SaaS

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

Investing in the burgeoning ecosystems of blockchain applications enhancing digital marketplaces and decentralized solutions.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 102 portfolio companies