Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

Aims to invest in startups modernizing point-of-sale systems and streamlining the backend for retailers and restaurants.

• Other

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

Pinnacle Software Fund invests exclusively in B2B SaaS, focusing on vertical-specific platforms that transform niche industries.

• SaaS

• Seed
• $750K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

A sector-agnostic micro fund emphasizing deep data platforms and SaaS applications bringing new paradigms in healthcare and enterprise tech.

• SaaS
• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 27 portfolio companies

Invests in new consumer technologies with a strong subscription model emphasis.

• Consumer
• Other

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

Empowers media-tech companies with innovative solutions to redefine the media landscape.

• Other

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

Investing in the convergence of Food Tech and Health to drive innovations that improve quality and access.

• Food / AgTech
• Healthcare
• Consumer

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

Investing in innovative startups at the intersection of automotive technology and AI to revolutionize car diagnostics.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Chicago, Illinois

Specializes in early-stage companies disrupting the recruiting, hiring, and placement process for employers, with strong focus on software and automation for HR operations.

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Plate Ventures focuses on B2B SaaS solutions in the Food Tech industry with the potential to scale rapidly.

• Food / AgTech
• SaaS

• Seed
• $1.5M – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in marketplace models and B2B SaaS solutions that facilitate scalable and efficient business transactions.

• Marketplace
• SaaS
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 10 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage SportsTech platforms enhancing operational and fan engagement tools for sports businesses.

• Other
• Consumer
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL, USA
• 18 portfolio companies

Investing in the intersection of productivity technology and B2B SaaS tools that fuel operational excellence.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 37 portfolio companies

Portal Innovations invests in science-driven, early-stage life sciences, medtech, and bioinformatics startups—pre-seed through Series A—providing seed capital, lab space and operations expertise to co...

• Healthcare
• EdTech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• 26 portfolio companies

The fund backs early-stage B2B SaaS startups, especially those enhancing supply chain efficiencies.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $800K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

Praxis Real Estate Ventures focuses on innovative startups reshaping real estate investment landscapes through technology.

• Other
• Real Estate

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $400K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Pre-Sight focuses on backing the 'first check' aspirations of bold entrepreneurs.

• Other
• SaaS
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $400K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Dedicated to funding advancements in compliance and regulation through innovative software and AI solutions.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on precision software solutions for life sciences, pharma, and healthcare industries, particularly compliant research workflows.

• Healthcare
• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Series A
• $100K – $300K
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Dedicated to investing in innovative DevOps and observability solutions that enhance system reliability and efficiency.

• Developer Tools
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $250K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Precision Edventures targets the evolution of educational technology solutions, focusing on scalable SaaS platforms with a strong B2B focus.

• EdTech
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Dedicated to early-stage investments in precision engineering and manufacturing technologies.

• Other
• Developer Tools

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

Specializes in funding seed-stage companies that focus on preventive care innovations and consumer health applications.

• Other
• Healthcare

• Seed
• $150K – $500K
• Chicago, IL

Investing in the future of intelligent enterprise solutions that redefine productivity through AI platforms.

• Other

• Seed
• $750K – $4.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Established early-stage investor in software and enterprise technology. A reasonable fit for a scalable agency OS with strong commercial traction.

• SaaS
• Enterprise
• AI / ML

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company