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Published on April 08, 2025

These 5 Chicago Companies Raised Over $176M in January

Read about January's top five biggest funding rounds in Chicago.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 08, 2025

Founders First Wants to Give $5M to Diverse Chicago Founders

An impact investment firm just pledged $5 million to diverse Chicago founders who want to grow their startups without giving up control.

Dana Cassell Dana Cassell
Updated on April 08, 2025

2024 Is Going to Be a Big Year for These Product Teams. Here's Why.

At these five Chicago tech companies, year-end means more than holiday parties.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 08, 2025

Chicago VC LongJump Just Announced Investments in These 4 Startups

The firm prioritizes investing in underrepresented startup founders to diversify Chicago’s tech ecosystem.

Rachael Millanta Rachael Millanta
Updated on April 08, 2025

12 Chicago Tech Companies Hiring Right Now

There is always something happening in the tech industry.

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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on April 08, 2025

‘20 Percent Time’ Is Just One Way to Make Room for Side Projects

Experimentation can boost morale and creativity. But your program needs to be sustainable in the long run.

‘20 Percent Time’ Is Just One Way to Make Room for Side Projects
Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

Big day for Chicago tech as Origin Ventures closes $80M fund

Updated on April 08, 2025

How Data Birthed This Automotive Tech Company’s Latest Product

One professional from CCC Intelligent Solutions explains how an “aha moment” opened the door to new possibilities.

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