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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on April 08, 2025

These Chicago Tech Companies Raised April’s Largest Rounds

Learn how the innovators that raised last month’s largest venture rounds are investing the fresh capital.

Updated on April 08, 2025

SeedCon Fast-Pitch Entry: Digitany

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Meet the 10 Companies Just Admitted to Techstars Chicago’s Newest Cohort

On February 11, the startups will present during a virtual demo day.

Updated on April 08, 2025

These Companies Are Sustaining Culture as They Scale

Five leaders at rapidly expanding companies share their secrets for sustaining a supportive workplace culture.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 08, 2025

These 6 Chicago Tech Companies Raised a Collective $185.7M in March

Learn how the Windy City tech companies with last month’s largest rounds are investing their fresh capital.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

NanoGraf Got $65M, Meridix Was Acquired, and More Chicago Tech News

Catch up on the latest news from the Windy City with the Built In Chicago Weekly Refresh.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Puttshack Raises $60M to Bring Its Mini Golf Arcades to More Cities

Puttshack currently operates four locations across the U.S. and U.K. — with more, including its first Chicago-area location, in development.

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