Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

Specializes in B2B SaaS companies that are innovating in sales technology and process improvement.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Chicago, IL

Backs early-stage startups building infrastructure for entrepreneurs, with a focus on SaaS and marketplace models.

• Marketplace
• Other
• SaaS

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

Targets enterprise software solutions with a strong AI component, focusing on innovations that drive enterprise productivity and efficiency.

• Enterprise
• AI / ML

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

Focuses on startups driving innovations in preventive health and wellness, leveraging AI for better client management.

• Healthcare
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

Invests in early-stage SaaS businesses solving organizational challenges, with a focus on scaling talent and productivity.

• SaaS
• Other

• Seed
• $750K – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in technology solutions that advance educational administration and student experiences within school systems.

• EdTech
• SaaS

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

Investing in AI startups revolutionizing human resources, corporate training, and enterprise productivity.

• AI / ML
• Other
• SaaS

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

Strategic venture arm affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®, investing in technology impacting agents, brokerages, and transactions.

• Other
• SaaS

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

SectorShift Capital bets on niche AI technologies that enhance operational efficiencies in field services and skilled trades.

• Other

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

Dedicated to investing in cybersecurity solutions that offer robust protection layers for enterprises.

• Security

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

Dedicated to supporting early-stage cybersecurity startups with unique product offerings.

• Security

• Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in innovative data infrastructure and software solutions designed to optimize enterprise data workflows.

• Developer Tools
• Enterprise

• Seed
• $400K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in marketplaces and SaaS platforms leveraging blockchain technologies to optimize workflows and marketplaces.

• Marketplace
• Other
• SaaS

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

Focuses on IoT and telematics innovations that transform logistics operations with hardware-software integration.

• Other
• Deep Tech

• Seed, Series A
• $300K – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Backing innovative startups in AI-enabled security systems for enterprise applications.

• Security
• AI / ML

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

Serial Metric Ventures focuses exclusively on early-stage investments in industrial automation, CAD software, and AI-driven engineering tools.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL

Focuses exclusively on innovative technologies that enhance operations in field services and small businesses.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $750K
• Chicago, IL

Dedicated to B2B SaaS platforms revamping the service industry with technology-driven frameworks.

• SaaS
• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $750K – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in HR Tech and B2B SaaS innovations that enhance operational efficiencies for shift-based workforces.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 74 portfolio companies

Focused on platforms leveraging AI to streamline B2B workflows, especially in sales and customer operations.

• Other

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

Sector-focused fund investing in wireless, RF innovations, and next-generation chip-building infrastructure.

• Other
• Developer Tools
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $300K – $6.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 33 portfolio companies

Focused on data-driven startups modernizing workflows in the B2B space, including analytics, sales strategies, and enterprise enablement tools.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

• Seed
• $250K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 25 portfolio companies

Invests exclusively in the next wave of digital media platforms and technologies.

• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on AI software that provides actionable insights and enhanced decision-making processes for enterprise.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Seed
• $2.0M – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company