Series A investors in Chicago
Firms based in Chicago that lead or join Series A rounds. Each cites its own website as the source for what is listed, with the date it was last confirmed.
Invenergy is a powerhouse in the global clean energy sector, founded by Michael Polsky. Its core business is the development, ownership, and operation of sustainable energy generation…
Litani Ventures is a consumer-focused investment company founded by entrepreneurs. The firm is based in Chicago and positions itself as an investment partner for consumer businesses.
Marquee Ventures operates as a venture capital firm.
Motorola Ventures helps turn great new ideas into thriving businesses. They are not a lab, but like one, they are about discovery. They focus on opportunities that complement…
Speedwagon Capital Partners is focused on identifying and investing in unique, inefficient and dislocated opportunities where value can be created by leveraging the firms experience…
Stella Capital is an early to late-stage venture capital fund spun off from an Asian and US based family office. The firm operates as an investment platform deploying capital across a…
Bar 9 Ventures is a highly specialized investment firm that targets the entire coffee supply chain, from "bean to cup." Founded in 2016 by experienced finance professionals Jim and…
Buoyant Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago focused on climate tech and sustainable investing. The firm positions itself as an investor backing innovative companies…
Chicago Ventures partners closely with exceptional entrepreneurs building companies in undercapitalized high-potential ecosystems.
Evergreen Climate Innovations is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting entrepreneurs and startups that are bringing impactful climate technologies to market. It aims to build…
Established by Illinois Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs, the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (ILGIF) is an evergreen, $1 billion impact investment fund that will invest in ways to…
Founded in 2018, InvestBev is a growth-oriented private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm seeks to invest in adult beverage brands, technology, and raw distillate aging…
JumpStart Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm providing funding and resources to tech startups in Ohio. The firm emphasizes venture funding and impact investing…
Relish Works operates as an independent innovation hub and investment vehicle backed by Gordon Food Service, one of the largest privately held wholesale food distributors in North…
Sandalphon Capital is a micro venture capital firm focused on early stage (Seed and Series A) investments. Industry focus: B2B SaaS, FinTech, Real Estate Tech / PropTech…
ADM Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Archer Daniels Midland Company that invests in technology startups. It facilitates collaborations between startups and the broader…
Founded in 1986, ARCH Venture Partners is a leading American venture capital firm known for co-founding and investing in companies based on breakthrough science, primarily in the life…
Jump Crypto is one of the most technically sophisticated players in the digital asset space. Born out of Jump Trading Group, a secretive and dominant high-frequency trading firm in…
Sandbox Industries, founded in 2003, is a Chicago-based venture capital firm with three main business lines: venture funds formed alongside strategic corporate partners, new business…
Spiral Sun Ventures is an early-stage fund focused on investing in promising consumer product companies that promote a healthier lifestyle with better product offerings, particularly…
Valor Siren Ventures (VSV) was launched in 2019 as a specialized venture capital strategy managed by Chicago-based private equity firm Valor Equity Partners. The fund was initially…
Private equity investments in Microfinance Institutions, Small-and-Medium Enterprise lenders, Emerging Market Banks, Insurance Providers, FinTech, Payments businesses and other BOP…
Founded by serial entrepreneur Michael Ciaglia, Universal Technology Capital Partners (UTCP) provides financial and strategic support to small and mid-sized emerging technology…
Newlin is a venture capital and private equity firm that connects founders to capital turning ideas to fundable businesses. It provides a critical linkage for founders to early-stage…
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