Top Chicago, IL Angel or VC Firm Companies (53)
Heartland Angels invests and supports seed and early stage companies in the Midwest. We hope to discover and develop the next generation of entrepreneurs, influence emerging industry trends, and provide advice and financial support for those beginning the long journey to success.
We’re a venture studio designed for companies wanting to build high-impact software. We’ve successfully helped launch 60+ digital products for companies. We explore markets where deep subject matter expertise is required to produce the purpose-driven products and software we build. We’ve been honing our approach to tackle such challenges since 2012.
Early stage Seed and Series A investments in technology companies.
Ekistic Ventures is a fund of urban problem-solvers who are actively cultivating a portfolio of disruptive companies that bring new solutions to critical urban problems. We invest our expertise and capital in entrepreneurs and young start-ups that have great ideas to make cities more efficient and equitable.
Cornerstone Angels is a membership-based private investment group composed of successful entrepreneurs and business executives. The group seeks to provide financial capital, mentorship, and advisory support to high growth organizations. The company will consider opportunities nationally, but is focused on the greater Midwest given its Northbrook, IL base. The group invests across sectors with particular interest within Software, Media & Entertainment,...
Wildcat Venture Management, Inc. is a life sciences venture development firm that creates and manages pharmaceutical and medical device companies based on technology developed by major universities and academic medical centers. Wildcat was founded in 2006 to bridge the gap that exists between academic discoveries and the creation and management of successful venture- backed companies. Wildcat’s mission is to take...
Washing Pond Ventures is an early-stage investment fund that focuses on technology-enabled ideas through either internal incubation and development or external investment and support.
Independence Equity is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies commercializing technologies that improve resource utilization.The inspiration for the Independence Equity Fund stems from observations made by its founding partners while building, advising and investing in early-stage companies during the last decade. These observations include the growing demand for and depletion of natural resources; the ability of entrepreneurs...
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Clean Energy Trust is a nonprofit that invests in the entrepreneurs leading the clean technology revolution.
The Cultivator is a team of highly experienced Chicago business owners, investors, and experts. We provide entrepreneurs who are struggling to take their business to the next level with the guidance, capital, and resources they need so they can realize and reach their potential faster. The Cultivator invests business resources and capital in entrepreneurs that we truly believe have the drive,...
Vista Consulting Group (VCG) is the dedicated consulting partner of Vista Equity Partners, a leading global investor in enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Our team of operating executives, practice advisors, and consultants provides a differentiated understanding of how an enterprise software company can thrive, offering counsel and proven solutions to ensure the Vista community continues to grow, evolve, and...
MATH Venture Partners invests primarily in Series A and Seed rounds, managed by a seasoned team of hands-on investors and operators. We look for entrepreneurial teams that have customer acquisition as part of their core DNA. It is this maniacal focus, deep appreciation for process and exceptional talent that makes them stand out.
