Chicago Tech
News and Stories

Fresh local stories and exciting companies.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 08, 2025

ShowingTime Acquired, Techstars’ Demo Day, and More Chicago Tech News

Despite a quiet week for venture funding, companies on the Chicago tech front were still making new developments last week. Find out what’s in store for the Windy City. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 08, 2025

In an Increasingly Remote World, Upwork Focuses on Human Connection

Through a willingness to help each other, collaborate and grow, Upwork’s team is out to transform how people around the world find economic opportunities.

Brand Studio Logo
Updated on April 08, 2025

Katy Lynch and Craig Ulliott have a new project: teaching one billion kids to code

Our youngest generation is almost certainly going to grow up learning some elements of coding, but a new startup based in Chicago may have them starting sooner than you’d expect.

Tyler Holmes Tyler Holmes
Updated on April 08, 2025

Why These Chicago Tech Companies Anticipate Serious Growth in 2021

After enduring the massive waves of change 2020 threw at the world, companies have been rapidly strategizing on how to adapt to the new business normal. Some organizations, however, have been laying the necessary groundwork a lot longer for pivotal success in 2021.

Brand Studio Logo
April Lane April Lane
Updated on April 08, 2025

Catapult Chicago Companies Raise $8M in Funding

We're always
looking for
news.

Send a tip