Plug and Play Chicago is a seed to series A investment and acceleration program for Chicago-based start-ups looking to access the resources of Silicon Valley.

The 10 week program will take place at the Plug and Play headquarters in Silicon Valley and serve to complement the existing Chicago community and incubators. Apply to pitch at our next...

We founded Drive Capital because the Midwest is the best place in the world to build a business.

Drive Capital is a venture capital investor based in and focused on the Midwest. We partner with early stage or rapidly growing technology companies that want to become massive, sustainable businesses. 

For over 25 years and across more than 100 growth companies, the principals of Chicago Growth Partners have partnered with quality management teams to help facilitate their growth objectives. CGP executes its growth-focused investment strategy across four industries: Education, Tech-Enabled Services, Healthcare and Industrial Growth, where our...

Middle-market investments in consumer and business services, distribution and industrial, infrastructure and energy sectors

Early stage and growth Venture Firm

Hyde Park Angels is is the largest and most active angel group in the Midwest. With a membership of over 100 successful entrepreneurs, executives, and venture capitalists, the organization prides itself on providing critical strategic expertise to entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial community. By leveraging the membe

VC firm that invests in companies at all stages of the funding lifecycle with a strong sector focus on digital media, data center automation, software, and education technology.