Last month in Chicago, the five largest funding rounds for local tech startups pulled in a combined $122.5 million. Delivery startup ShipBob led the pack with a $68 million Series D. Read on for details on each of September’s top funding rounds in Chicago tech.
#5. $5 million, September 8
The cryptocurrency startup recently rebranded from Seed CX to Zero Hash. tastytrade led the Series C round. The company was founded in 2017.
#4. $5.5 million, September 15
The startup helps retailers process nonprofit donations and provides customers the option to give to an organization. Caffeinated Capital led the seed round. Other investors included Red Dog Capital, 20VC, Global Founders Capital, Big Future Fund, Rogue Capital and more.
#3. $14 million, September 28
UPshow is an interactive signage startup. 4490 Ventures led the Series A. The funding brought its total VC capital raised to $17 million.
#2. $30 million, September 22
The fintech startup aims to automate and memorialize the personal nature of private pension savings. FP Credit led the Series D round, which brought its total raised to $85 million. The company is currently hiring for a range of positions.
#1. $68 million, September 28
The company delivers orders, manages returns, offers custom financing options and more for direct-to-consumer brands. SoftBank Vision Fund led the Series D round. This brought its total investments to $130.5 million.
