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Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Published on April 08, 2025

These 7 Chicago tech companies made high-level hires in June

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Rheaply Got $8M, Copado Raised $96M, and More Chicago Tech News

With several new acquisitions and funding rounds announced last week, read up on what’s coming to the Chicago tech scene. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Delilah Alvarado Delilah Alvarado
Updated on April 08, 2025

Provi’s New Partnership, BasicBlock’s Local Office, and More Chicago Tech News

Here’s what you may have missed in the world of Chicago tech.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago tech raises $158M in December, setting the ecosystem up for a strong 2018

Closing the year on a high note, Chicago tech companies raised more than $158 million in December.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago's music gear darling nabs another $15M

After announcing its plan to enter the vinyl market, Reverb hauls in another $15 million in funding.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

CASHDROP Launches Fund for Latino-Owned Businesses

The Chicago-based startup will distribute $1 million to more than 1,000 Latino-owned businesses that use the company’s platform.

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