Venture Capital Firms in Chicago

Early-stage fund with a deep focus on fintech solutions driving efficiencies in capital markets through real-time data innovations.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Viaduct Ventures supports early-stage companies with innovative solutions for government and enterprise technology challenges.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• Chicago, IL
• 6 portfolio companies

Victory Ventures backs early-stage startups that enable sports properties to achieve new levels of fan monetization and engagement using scalable SaaS solutions.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $500K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focusing exclusively on startups powering innovation in sports, workforce tech, and career development.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Specializes in early-stage cybersecurity and enterprise software startups solving identity and system-of-record challenges for businesses and governments.

• Other
• Security
• SaaS

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

VillageMD Ventures invests in innovative technology solutions transforming care delivery, with emphasis on elderly and value-based care.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $250K
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage investments in computer vision technologies that are transforming manufacturing processes.

• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Dedicated to growing AI and SaaS solutions that transform real estate brokerage workflows and transactions.

• Real Estate
• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in early-stage HealthTech startups modernizing the patient experience, with a focus on software solutions for telehealth and healthcare systems.

• Healthcare
• SaaS
• Other

• Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL

Helping build the future of wellness-focused consumer brands by supporting early-stage startups.

• Other
• Healthcare
• Food / AgTech

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $6.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 19 portfolio companies

Vitalize invests in bold founders building innovative solutions in consumer tech, digital health, and the future of work.

• Consumer
• Other
• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 6 portfolio companies

Invests in early- to mid-stage SaaS startups modernizing the healthcare ecosystem, with interest in B2B solutions eliminating inefficiencies.

• Healthcare
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Seed, Series A, Series B
• $1.0M – $10.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in transformative voice technology startups that enhance communication in B2B contexts.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 15 portfolio companies

Investing in trailblazing technology enhancing human-device interaction in wearable tech.

• Other

• Seed
• $1.0M – $4.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on companies that create innovative software for enterprise teams and decision-making processes.

• Other
• Enterprise
• Developer Tools

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

Dedicated to supporting B2B SaaS ventures that redefine productivity and work through technology.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $300K – $1.2M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on tech-driven solutions for hospitality operations, with a keen interest in SaaS platforms that improve team performance.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $400K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 19 portfolio companies

Invests in SaaS platforms and marketplaces reinventing workforce output, targeting tools for hiring, assessments, and upskilling.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

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

WorkSpring specializes in enterprise-focused software solutions that enhance strategy execution, especially in capital-intensive and regulated industries.

• Enterprise
• AI / ML
• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Ziegler Link-Age Ventures invests at an early stage in companies targeting aging populations and elder care innovations, particularly technology that supports aging-in-place.

• Other
• Healthcare

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