There’s a litany of reasons why fledgling entrepreneurs and established business owners alike would seek out the help of a dev shop or agency in Chicago. From time constraints to lack of technological experience, sometimes it’s best to leave your big idea in the hands of the experts.
If working with a dev shop or web/mobile agency is right for you, here’s a list of 25. Happy hunting, Chicago!
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Founded: 2012
Location: Chicago, San Francisco
Portfolio: University of Chicago, Urban Leash, Tribe
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Founded: 2011
Location: Bucktown
Portfolio: Chicago Booth School of Business, Groupon, Motorola Online, IBM, Trunk Club
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Founded: 2009
Location: River North
Portfolio: Crain’s, SpotHero, Neurensic, Whole Foods Market
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Founded: 2008
Location: River North
Portfolio: Bloomberg, Zest Health, Microsoft, kCura
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Founded: 1993
Location: Ravenswood, Wheaton
Portfolio: Domino’s, Spring, Zipcar, Top Box Foods
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Founded: 2011
Location: Chicago
Portfolio: Handyman, Ticketmaster, Expedia
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Founded: 2011
Location: West Loop
Portfolio: Kraft, Vivid Seats, kCura, Redbox
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Founded: 1999
Location: West Loop
Portfolio: Loyola, Little, AME
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Founded: 2015
Location: River North
Portfolio: Maple & Ash, IMI Agency
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Founded: 2008
Location: River North
Portfolio: Whittl, Jellyvision, Groupon, Guaranteed Rate, Fooda
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Founded: 2003
Location: Chicago, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Kansas City
Portfolio: Tastefully Simple, Purina One, State of Vermont, Threads
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Founded: 2010
Location: Wicker Park
Portfolio: PrettyQuick, Digital H20, Hello Bar, MeterHero
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Founded: 2009
Location: Streeterville
Portfolio: Priceline, Bonobos, GE, Hearst
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Founded: 2010
Location: Fulton Market
Portfolio: Dryv, Booked Out, Battery Club, Brand
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Founded: 2010
Location: The Loop
Portfolio: Raise, Agentis Energy, SocialCrunch
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Founded: 2007
Location: Lakeview
Portfolio: Reverb, ShipBob, Dermio, Bow truss
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Founded: 2014
Location: Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles
Portfolio: Salesforce, GEM Shopping Network, American Medical Association
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Founded: 2014
Location: Goose Island
Portfolio: Ticket Scalpr, Agent Run, Breakfast Box
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Founded: 2012
Location: Chicago, Bratislava, Warsaw
Portfolio: The Chive, mRetail, Paynut, Rally
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Founded: 2008
Location: Streeterville
Portfolio: Whirlpool, Chicago Tribune, Depaul University
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Founded: 2007
Location: Oak Brook
Portfolio: Chicago Innovation Awards, MojoBistro, Malibu, Jameson
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Founded: 2007
Location: West Loop
Portfolio: Brad’s Deals, FanHub, Satellite
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Founded: 2005
Location: The Loop
Portfolio: Travian Games, Ski Nation, Elite Staffing
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Founded: 2008
Location: River West
Portfolio: Slurv, Home Grown Cow, Tourpedo
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Founded: 2006
Location: The Loop
Portfolio: Aegis, Groupon, NCSA
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