Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

Focused on nurturing early-stage SaaS startups creating tools for growth-stage businesses and operational efficiency.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $300K
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage machine learning-enabled B2B SaaS startups with scalable potential.

• SaaS
• Other
• AI / ML

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

Backing innovative companies at the forefront of AI and machine learning infrastructure development.

• AI / ML
• Other
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 7 portfolio companies

Terra Growth Capital backs early-stage Climate Tech ventures transforming environmental sectors through innovative technology.

• Climate / Energy
• Other
• SaaS

• Seed
• $750K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 66 portfolio companies

Terra Nova Fund invests in cutting-edge technologies that redefine real estate and construction with AI-driven solutions.

• Real Estate
• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $300K
• Chicago, Illinois

Investing in transformative material science and industrial technologies to redefine manufacturing efficiency.

• Other

• Series A
• $6.0M+
• Chicago, IL

Dedicated to supporting early-stage test prep and EdTech solutions that provide scalable learning platforms.

• Other
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed
• Chicago, IL

Exclusively invests in anti-money laundering and KYC platforms addressing regulatory standards for high-volume onboarding platforms.

• Other
• Fintech

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

Invests in companies revolutionizing retail and E-commerce landscapes with innovative technology solutions.

• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL

Sector-focused venture investor in logistics and freight technology solutions across North America.

• Other
• Marketplace
• Consumer

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

Focus on transformative B2B SaaS platforms within fintech and cybersecurity domains.

• SaaS
• Fintech
• Security

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

Invests in marketplaces with transformative fintech applications, focusing on B2B innovation.

• Marketplace
• Fintech

• Seed
• $500K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL

Focuses exclusively on startups developing process optimization software using deterministic AI.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in software tools that boost engineering and product development efficiency for small businesses.

• Enterprise
• Other

• Seed
• $150K – $400K
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Early-stage investor specializing in platforms and tools empowering creators to build and monetize digital experiences.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Supports ambitious founders building scalable SaaS products to streamline workflows for SMBs and mid-market companies.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $600K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Dedicated to supporting the next generation of trading platforms and fintech innovations.

• Other
• Fintech

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

Trailblazer AI invests in seed-stage AI innovations tailored to enhance enterprise efficiency with a strong focus on sales optimization.

• AI / ML
• SaaS
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $100K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in startups transforming transportation and logistics through technology, with an emphasis on TMS and freight brokerage.

• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $250K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Targets high-potential startups that are transforming cross-border financial landscapes.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• Chicago, IL

TransShift Partners believes in advancing logistics efficiency through disruptive SaaS models tailored for B2B enterprises.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL

Transaction Ventures invests in early-stage startups revolutionizing operational workflows within the real estate transaction space.

• Real Estate
• SaaS

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

Focuses on advancing technologies in organ transplant and biotech to improve patient outcomes.

• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed
• $800K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL

Treasury Labs supports founders using blockchain and programmable finance to revolutionize institutional capital markets.

• Other

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