Weekly Refresh: ChiTechCares Launched, Equilibria Raised $2M, and More

Read our latest weekly refresh for trending Chicago tech news.

Written by Anna Holmquist
Published on May. 04, 2020
Weekly Refresh: ChiTechCares Launched, Equilibria Raised $2M, and More
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Chicago launched COVID-19 app. Called Chi COVID Coach, it lets people with the virus communicate with the Department of Public Health, alerts users about antibody testing and future treatment opportunities, and more. [Built In Chicago]

ChiTechCares launched. The coalition supports COVID-19 relief efforts. It was created by SwipeSense and in partnership with local organizations MATTER, Sales Assembly, Percent Pledge and Built In. [ChiTechCares]

Equilibria raised $2M. The CBD startup focuses on women’s wellness. Salveo Capital led the seed round. [ChicagoInno]

Truss pivoting to virtual tours. The biggest source of revenue for the real estate tech company is usually lease commissions. Now, due to the pandemic, It’s seen increased interest in 3D virtual tours of Chicago offices. [Chicago Tribune]

PrepDD offers free version. The company works to simplify file sharing. Its offering aims to help small and medium-sized businesses complete and share their PPP documentation so they can qualify for loan forgiveness. [LinkedIn]

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