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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Published on April 08, 2025

This startup uses data to drive employee engagement

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

With $3M in new funding, NexLP plans to triple its headcount

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

Foxtrot Raised $42M, P33’s Diversity Initiative, and More Chicago Tech News

Quite a few Chicago tech startups are striking up new partnerships aimed at furthering their platforms and products; read on to find out more. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Vibes raises $45M to go global

Vibes — a Chicago based mobile marketing company — announced on Wednesday that it has raised $45 million to expand its operations into global markets.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Here’s What 4 Companies Really Look for on Your GitHub Profile

GitHub is a great tool for collaborating on projects, but it’s also a place where you can show off your coding prowess to would-be employers.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

Cameo raises $12.5M after a year of massive growth

Cameo has raised $12.5 million in new funding in a round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 08, 2025

5 Chicago edtech companies making life easier for students and recent grads

Chicago is known as a hub for fintech and B2B startups, but the city is also making a name for itself in the edtech space. Many of these tech companies are working to make life as a college student or recent grad easier.

Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Huge week in hiring: 7 Chicago tech bigwigs on the move

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