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Angel investors in Illinois

70 angel investors and angel groups based in Illinois, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 35 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 36 solo GPs, 29 syndicate leads and 5 angel groups. The median stated or estimated check is $250K–$500K.

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How many angel investors in Illinois are there?

70 on file, 35 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.

How much do angel investors in Illinois invest?

The median check is $250K–$500K, across 61 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

What do angel investors in Illinois invest in?

Education (5), B2B Software (5) and Climate & Energy (3) lead, by angels focused on each.

  • Madhvi BhattSyndicate lead · Chatham, IL

    Named as the only individual (EO of the General Partner) on the Form D for CWR Fund I, LP, a $596K venture SPV (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $595K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Karl StarkSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager) on the Form D for Avondale Insurtech Fund, LLC, a $10M venture fund (Aug 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Insurtech

  • Ezra GalstonSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Starting Line Fund III, L.P., a $40M venture fund (Aug 2024) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $400K–$1.2M

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Connor CrownSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Expanse Fund I LP, a $18M venture fund (Jul 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$550K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Joseph PolakoffSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (General Partner to Issuer) on the Form D for HIFS SPV, LLC, a $6M venture SPV (Jun 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $6.05M

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Tessa FlippinSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as the only individual (Member of the general partner of the issuer.) on the Form D for Capitalize VC Fund I LP, a $10M venture fund (Apr 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • John G. MartinSyndicate lead · Hinsdale, IL

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member) on the Form D for JGM IDEA, LLC, a $1.1M venture SPV (Jan 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.1M

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Illinois Ventures AngelsAngel group · Champaign, IL

    Illinois Ventures Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed to Series A

    Deep Tech

  • Rodney B. HerentonSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of Manager's Board of Managers; Officer of Manager) on the Form D for Series C - Channing Emerging Markets All Cap Fund, a Series of Channing Investor Series Fund, LLC, a $115K venture SPV (Oct 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wendell E. MackeySyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of Manager's Board of Managers; Officer of Manager) on the Form D for Series C - Channing Emerging Markets All Cap Fund, a Series of Channing Investor Series Fund, LLC, a $115K venture SPV (Oct 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Irish AngelsAngel group · Chicago, IL

    Irish Angels: 1 Form D vehicle (latest IA BiomeSense a series of Irish Angels 2020 LLC, filed 2025-10-01); its site describes the group.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$350K

    B2B SoftwareFintechConsumerMobility & Logistics

  • Joseph J. LombardiSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA Campus Ink a Series of IrishAngels 2022, LLC, a $79K venture SPV (Sep 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $80K

    Education

  • Jackie DiMonteSolo GP · Winnetka, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Grid Capital Fund I-A, LP, a $25M venture fund (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    Climate & Energy

  • Peter ChristmanSolo GP · Winnetka, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Grid Capital Fund I-A, LP, a $25M venture fund (Sep 2025) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    Climate & Energy

  • Adam KoopersmithSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SNAK Venture Partners I LP, a $50M venture fund (Aug 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    MarketplacesReal Estate & PropTech

  • Sonia NagarSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SNAK Venture Partners I LP, a $50M venture fund (Aug 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Real Estate & PropTech

  • John FlavinSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Portal Innovations Momentum Fund, L.P., a $10M venture fund (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Patrick FlavinSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Portal Innovations Momentum Fund, L.P., a $10M venture fund (May 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Richard HillsmanSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Ia BEVZ a Series of Irishangels 2023 LLC, a $134K venture SPV (Oct 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $135K–$160K

    Cybersecurity

  • Matthew HindermanSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA The Last Gameboard a Series of IrishAngels 2022, LLC, a $171K venture SPV (Mar 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $170K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Teubl H. StevenSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA Automotus a series of IrishAngels 2022 LLC, a $200K venture SPV (Dec 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Jonathan J. AblianSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Ia Eko a Series of Irishangels 2023 LLC, a $212K venture SPV (Nov 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $210K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Andrew SistoSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ASC VC Fund I, LP, a $2.7M venture SPV (Sep 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.2M

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Sara ChamberlainSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ISEIFoundation, LP B, a $10.8M venture fund (Aug 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kelly Mullaney DeanSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA Joe & Bella a Series of IrishAngels 2023 LLC, a $158K venture SPV (Aug 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $160K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Gordon FalloneSolo GP · Glenview, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of LLC) on the Form D for OPAC Revel LLC, a $3.7M venture fund (Mar 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $25K–$100K

    B2B Software

  • Andrew CederothSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SeedFund Capital GrowthFund I LP, a $250K venture SPV (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K

    Food & Agriculture

  • Lisa EviaSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SeedFund Capital GrowthFund I LP, a $250K venture SPV (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K

    Food & Agriculture

  • James KozakSolo GP · Glenview, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of LLC) on the Form D for OPAC Revel LLC, a $3.7M venture fund (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    B2B Software

  • Skin AngelsAngel group · Chicago, IL

    Skin Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site describes the group.

    Pre-seed to Series A

    HealthcareEducation

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