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Startup investors in Chicago

36 investors based in Chicago filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 12 (33%) of them in the last 90 days. The most common sectors are Healthcare (8), B2B Software (6) and AI & ML (4). For the 28 with a stated or estimated check size, the median range is $450K–$2M. Counted by the office address on their SEC filings; many invest well beyond Chicago.

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Who are the most active startup investors in Chicago?

By new SEC filings in the last 12 months, the most active are Giant Step Capital Specials, FPG Ad, ARCH Venture, Dendrion and BCF-Tensormesh.

How many startup investors in Chicago are investing right now?

36 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 12 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do startup investors in Chicago typically invest?

The median estimated check is $450K–$2M, across 28 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

What sectors do startup investors in Chicago back most?

Healthcare (8), B2B Software (6) and AI & ML (4) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • Giant Step Capital SpecialsSyndicate · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.1M–$10.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • FPG AdVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ARCH VentureVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Growth · checks $4.05M–$92.5M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • DendrionVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Healthcare

  • BCF-TensormeshVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    E-commerce & RetailConsumer

  • PCV Fund I PartnersVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CMT DigitalSyndicate · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $950K–$9.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Higher Ground LabsVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Deep TechHardware & RoboticsB2B Software

  • MotivateVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    AI & MLConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • SandboxVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Series B · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    HealthcareInsurtech

  • 7wire VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Series B · checks $1.5M–$4.5M (est.)

    HealthcareMedia, Gaming & CreatorSpace

  • Superior StudiosVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Peranaut First LightVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SC VivaliaVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Manifold BoostVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Triton SeaVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • InterstellarVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$700K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • JCDPVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.5M–$10.5M (est.)

    Industrial & Manufacturing

  • Oca TMPVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Growth · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • OV TorusVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ValorVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A · checks $2.5M–$7.5M (est.)

    Food & Agriculture

  • Barrel VenturesVC firm · Evanston, IL

    Seed, Series B · checks $300K–$900K (est.)

    Mobility & LogisticsFood & AgricultureConsumer

  • Permanent Capital VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.2M–$3.6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Hyde Park Venture PartnersVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    AI & MLHealthcareDeveloper ToolsMobility & Logistics+1

  • Tonic VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Atoms VCVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Eqiq LLC VCVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.7M–$11.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Bluestein VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A · checks $450K–$1.35M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaFood & Agriculture

  • ModerneVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Series A to Growth · checks $750K–$2.25M (est.)

    Deep TechB2B SoftwareAI & MLReal Estate & PropTech+1

  • InnovateHealth SwitchboardVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Corazon CapitalVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    Media, Gaming & CreatorDeep TechAI & ML

  • Williams Bay Holding CoVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Chingona VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$2M (est.)

    EducationB2B Software

  • Distributed VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A · checks $75K–$200K (est.)

    HealthcareB2B SoftwareFintechCybersecurity+1

  • New IndustryVC firm · Evanston, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BlueCross BlueShield Venture PartnersVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.7M–$11.1M (est.)

    HealthcareB2B Software