# Chicago Startup Ecosystem Map 2026: 352 Startups by Sector > Map of 352 funded startups in Chicago across 12 sectors, from Healthtech, IT Services and AI on: $15B raised. Logos, funding and rounds; updated nightly. Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/chicago-startup-ecosystem-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Healthtech 47 - [VillageMD](https://millionrounds.com/company/villagemd) - [Oak Street Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/oak-street-health) - [Zing Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/zing-health) - [DxTx Pain and Spine](https://millionrounds.com/company/dxtx-pain-and-spine) - [Artisight](https://millionrounds.com/company/artisight) - [Kalderos](https://millionrounds.com/company/kalderos) - [Cylinder](https://millionrounds.com/company/cylinder) - [Atraverse Medical](https://millionrounds.com/company/atraverse-medical) - [KeyCare](https://millionrounds.com/company/keycare) - [Cardiosense](https://millionrounds.com/company/cardiosense) - [Synapticure](https://millionrounds.com/company/synapticure) - [Homethrive](https://millionrounds.com/company/homethrive) - [Praia Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/praia-health) - [SonarMD](https://millionrounds.com/company/sonarmd) - [PinpointCare](https://millionrounds.com/company/pinpointcare) - [Senior Lifestyle](https://millionrounds.com/company/senior-lifestyle) - [Healthbox](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthbox) - [Auxira Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/auxira-health) - [Third Eye Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/third-eye-health) - [Dentologie](https://millionrounds.com/company/dentologie) - [WellRight](https://millionrounds.com/company/wellright) - [Maia Oncology](https://millionrounds.com/company/maia-oncology) - [Tonic Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/tonic-health) - [Alkeme Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/alkeme-health) +23 more ## IT Services 47 - [Nerdio](https://millionrounds.com/company/nerdio) - [Rightpoint](https://millionrounds.com/company/rightpoint) - [Shiftgig](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiftgig) - [Hireology](https://millionrounds.com/company/hireology) - [Bswift](https://millionrounds.com/company/bswift) - [Catalytic](https://millionrounds.com/company/catalytic) - [PartsTrader LLC](https://millionrounds.com/company/partstrader-llc) - [Jellyvision](https://millionrounds.com/company/jellyvision) - [Built In](https://millionrounds.com/company/built-in) - [ActiveCampaign](https://millionrounds.com/company/activecampaign) - [Coalfire](https://millionrounds.com/company/coalfire) - [Wellspring Worldwide](https://millionrounds.com/company/wellspring-worldwide) - [Geofeedia](https://millionrounds.com/company/geofeedia) - [ItemMaster](https://millionrounds.com/company/itemmaster) - [Cityzenith](https://millionrounds.com/company/cityzenith) - [UrbanBound](https://millionrounds.com/company/urbanbound) - [Mode Mobile](https://millionrounds.com/company/mode-mobile) - [Bloomfilter](https://millionrounds.com/company/bloomfilter) - [StartDate Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/startdate-labs) - [Rithmio](https://millionrounds.com/company/rithmio) - [Science On Call](https://millionrounds.com/company/science-on-call) - [CityScan](https://millionrounds.com/company/cityscan) - [MOONNOX](https://millionrounds.com/company/moonnox) - [Partner Fleet](https://millionrounds.com/company/partner-fleet) +23 more ## AI 44 - [Ocient](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocient) - [Chowbus](https://millionrounds.com/company/chowbus) - [Evozyne](https://millionrounds.com/company/evozyne) - [HealthJoy](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthjoy) - [Threekit](https://millionrounds.com/company/threekit) - [Narrative Science](https://millionrounds.com/company/narrative-science) - [Letter AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/letter-ai) - [Empirical Security](https://millionrounds.com/company/empirical-security) - [Hugo Technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/hugo-technologies) - [PatientIQ](https://millionrounds.com/company/patientiq) - [Prenosis](https://millionrounds.com/company/prenosis) - [Waltz Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/waltz-health) - [Nucleai](https://millionrounds.com/company/nucleai) - [Laconic Infrastructure Partners](https://millionrounds.com/company/laconic-infrastructure-partners) - [Stately Bio](https://millionrounds.com/company/stately-bio) - [Newity](https://millionrounds.com/company/newity) - [StitchStudio](https://millionrounds.com/company/stitchstudio) - [Technical Paradigm](https://millionrounds.com/company/technical-paradigm) - [Qumis](https://millionrounds.com/company/qumis) - [Yourco](https://millionrounds.com/company/yourco) - [iAsk Ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/iask-ai) - [Sibel Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/sibel-health) - [SAVVI AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/savvi-ai) - [Monda](https://millionrounds.com/company/monda) +20 more ## Fintech 43 - [OnDeck](https://millionrounds.com/company/ondeck) - [Kin Insurance](https://millionrounds.com/company/kin-insurance) - [Aequum Capital](https://millionrounds.com/company/aequum-capital) - [HighTower Advisors](https://millionrounds.com/company/hightower-advisors) - [Amount](https://millionrounds.com/company/amount) - [Braviant Holdings](https://millionrounds.com/company/braviant-holdings) - [Bonside](https://millionrounds.com/company/bonside) - [Halo Investing](https://millionrounds.com/company/halo-investing) - [*CF* Canopy Financial](https://millionrounds.com/company/canopy-financial) - [Clearcover](https://millionrounds.com/company/clearcover) - [Snapsheet](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapsheet) - [Braintree](https://millionrounds.com/company/braintree) - [Tandym](https://millionrounds.com/company/tandym) - [Capital Markets Gateway](https://millionrounds.com/company/capital-markets-gateway) - [NextCapital](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextcapital) - [Monroe Capital](https://millionrounds.com/company/monroe-capital) - [Vinyl Equity](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinyl-equity) - [LQD Business Finance](https://millionrounds.com/company/lqd-business-finance) - [Coinflow](https://millionrounds.com/company/coinflow) - [YCharts](https://millionrounds.com/company/ycharts) - [InvestiFi](https://millionrounds.com/company/investifi) - [CFX Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/cfx-labs) - [Renterra](https://millionrounds.com/company/renterra) - [TurboAppeal](https://millionrounds.com/company/turboappeal) +19 more ## Advertising & Adtech 29 - [DialogTech](https://millionrounds.com/company/dialogtech) - [Leapfrog Online](https://millionrounds.com/company/leapfrog-online) - [UPshow](https://millionrounds.com/company/upshow) - [Chowly](https://millionrounds.com/company/chowly) - [BzzAgent](https://millionrounds.com/company/bzzagent) - [Popular Pays](https://millionrounds.com/company/popular-pays) - [CMDTY](https://millionrounds.com/company/cmdty) - [Yesmail](https://millionrounds.com/company/yesmail) - [ReviewTrackers](https://millionrounds.com/company/reviewtrackers) - [Buildout](https://millionrounds.com/company/buildout) - [Target Data](https://millionrounds.com/company/target-data) - [AdYapper](https://millionrounds.com/company/adyapper) - [Persio](https://millionrounds.com/company/persio) - [BLiNQ Media](https://millionrounds.com/company/blinq-media) - [Brickfish](https://millionrounds.com/company/brickfish) - [UpCity](https://millionrounds.com/company/upcity) - [Atom Switch](https://millionrounds.com/company/atom-switch) - [Semasio](https://millionrounds.com/company/semasio) - [Wizard Perks](https://millionrounds.com/company/wizard-perks) - [Visual Feeder](https://millionrounds.com/company/visual-feeder) - [FanFueled](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanfueled) - [Transparentrees](https://millionrounds.com/company/transparentrees) - [ncyclo](https://millionrounds.com/company/ncyclo) - [Tiv](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiv) +5 more ## Biotech 27 - [Outcome Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/outcome-health) - [Nature's Fynd](https://millionrounds.com/company/nature-s-fynd) - [Vanqua Bio](https://millionrounds.com/company/vanqua-bio) - [*NP* NeuroTherapeutics Pharma](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurotherapeutics-pharma) - [Evive](https://millionrounds.com/company/evive) - [Meitheal Pharmaceuticals](https://millionrounds.com/company/meitheal-pharmaceuticals) - [MAIA Biotechnology](https://millionrounds.com/company/maia-biotechnology) - [Emmaus](https://millionrounds.com/company/emmaus) - [higi](https://millionrounds.com/company/higi) - [Caremerge](https://millionrounds.com/company/caremerge) - [Surgical Innovation Associates](https://millionrounds.com/company/surgical-innovation-associates) - [SyntaxBio](https://millionrounds.com/company/syntax-bio) - [SimBioSys](https://millionrounds.com/company/simbiosys) - [Amphix Bio](https://millionrounds.com/company/amphix-bio) - [Attune Medical](https://millionrounds.com/company/attune-medical) - [BiomeSense](https://millionrounds.com/company/biomesense) - [First Stop Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/first-stop-health) - [*SD* Sword Diagnostics](https://millionrounds.com/company/sword-diagnostics) - [OrisDX](https://millionrounds.com/company/orisdx) - [EDGe Surgical](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-surgical) - [Madison Scientific](https://millionrounds.com/company/madison-scientific) - [Saros Therapeutics](https://millionrounds.com/company/saros-therapeutics) - [*AT* Alnair Therapeutics](https://millionrounds.com/company/alnair-therapeutics) - [Oxalo Therapeutics](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxalo-therapeutics) +3 more ## Software 21 - [SpringCM](https://millionrounds.com/company/springcm) - [Sittercity](https://millionrounds.com/company/sittercity) - [InContext Solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/incontext-solutions) - [Mediafly](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediafly) - [Eved](https://millionrounds.com/company/eved) - [INXPO](https://millionrounds.com/company/inxpo) - [Rocketmiles](https://millionrounds.com/company/rocketmiles) - [Conduit Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/conduit-labs) - [*GS* GlobalView Software](https://millionrounds.com/company/globalview-software) - [Physiq](https://millionrounds.com/company/physiq) - [Optimatics](https://millionrounds.com/company/optimatics) - [ShowingTime](https://millionrounds.com/company/showingtime) - [NextTier Education](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexttier-education) - [MobileX Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobilex-labs) - [Cloudamize](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudamize) - [Machinio](https://millionrounds.com/company/machinio) - [Zinnia](https://millionrounds.com/company/zinnia) - [Scholastica](https://millionrounds.com/company/scholastica) - [Occasion](https://millionrounds.com/company/occasion) - [Learnmetrics](https://millionrounds.com/company/learnmetrics) - [ClassBug](https://millionrounds.com/company/classbug) ## Foodtech 21 - [Feastables](https://millionrounds.com/company/feastables) - [Cann](https://millionrounds.com/company/cann) - [86 Repairs](https://millionrounds.com/company/86-repairs) - [Heaven's Door](https://millionrounds.com/company/heaven-s-door) - [Tovala](https://millionrounds.com/company/tovala) - [Kadeya](https://millionrounds.com/company/kadeya) - [Pilot Project Brewing](https://millionrounds.com/company/pilot-project-brewing) - [Aisle50](https://millionrounds.com/company/aisle50) - [Muddy Bites](https://millionrounds.com/company/muddy-bites) - [Food Genius](https://millionrounds.com/company/food-genius) - [Clever Carnivore](https://millionrounds.com/company/clever-carnivore) - [Argo Tea](https://millionrounds.com/company/argo-tea) - [Apologue](https://millionrounds.com/company/apologue) - [Simple Mills](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple-mills) - [Crafty](https://millionrounds.com/company/crafty) - [Kitchfix](https://millionrounds.com/company/kitchfix) - [Every Body Eat](https://millionrounds.com/company/every-body-eat) - [Around the Bend Beer Co.](https://millionrounds.com/company/around-the-bend-beer-co) - [LiQure](https://millionrounds.com/company/liqure) - [Kombuchade](https://millionrounds.com/company/kombuchade) - [GoodSport](https://millionrounds.com/company/goodsport) ## Big Data & Analytics 21 - [Civis Analytics](https://millionrounds.com/company/civis-analytics) - [PriceLabs](https://millionrounds.com/company/pricelabs) - [Grove Biopharma](https://millionrounds.com/company/grove-biopharma) - [Label Insight](https://millionrounds.com/company/label-insight) - [DataForge](https://millionrounds.com/company/dataforge) - [Network Perception](https://millionrounds.com/company/network-perception) - [definity](https://millionrounds.com/company/definity) - [ModelOp](https://millionrounds.com/company/modelop) - [Grid Status](https://millionrounds.com/company/grid-status) - [Trajektory](https://millionrounds.com/company/trajektory) - [QualSights](https://millionrounds.com/company/qualsights) - [Metopio](https://millionrounds.com/company/metopio) - [Gray Matter Analytics](https://millionrounds.com/company/gray-matter-analytics) - [KnowledgeHound](https://millionrounds.com/company/knowledgehound) - [Showdrop](https://millionrounds.com/company/showdrop) - [Tractiv](https://millionrounds.com/company/tractiv) - [SlashID](https://millionrounds.com/company/slashid) - [RiseKit](https://millionrounds.com/company/risekit) - [Tavern Research](https://millionrounds.com/company/tavern-research) - [MSPbots.ai](https://millionrounds.com/company/mspbots-ai) - [Innovare](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovare) ## Edtech 19 - [BenchPrep](https://millionrounds.com/company/benchprep) - [Codeacademy](https://millionrounds.com/company/codeacademy) - [WayUp](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayup) - [Elevate K-12](https://millionrounds.com/company/elevate-k-12) - [ThinkCERCA](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinkcerca) - [Certiverse](https://millionrounds.com/company/certiverse) - [Hapara](https://millionrounds.com/company/hapara) - [Codeverse](https://millionrounds.com/company/codeverse) - [Packback](https://millionrounds.com/company/packback) - [Abl Schools](https://millionrounds.com/company/abl-schools) - [HiLink](https://millionrounds.com/company/hilink) - [AMOpportunities](https://millionrounds.com/company/amopportunities) - [New Futuro](https://millionrounds.com/company/new-futuro) - [Tutorspree](https://millionrounds.com/company/tutorspree) - [Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University](https://millionrounds.com/company/education-systems-center-at-northern-illinois-university) - [Nuro Retention](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuro-retention) - [Fluent Forever](https://millionrounds.com/company/fluent-forever) - [Helios Digital Learning](https://millionrounds.com/company/helios-digital-learning) - [hiitide](https://millionrounds.com/company/hiitide) ## Web3 & Crypto 17 - [Portal](https://millionrounds.com/company/portal) - [Bitnomial](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitnomial) - [Pi Squared](https://millionrounds.com/company/pi-squared) - [Yield Protocol](https://millionrounds.com/company/yield-protocol) - [GigaStar](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigastar) - [TapiocaDAO](https://millionrounds.com/company/tapiocadao) - [Meme.com](https://millionrounds.com/company/meme-com) - [Ion Protocol](https://millionrounds.com/company/ion-protocol) - [Venue One](https://millionrounds.com/company/venue-one) - [CoinBanken](https://millionrounds.com/company/coinbanken) - [Infinimos](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinimos) - [IronMill](https://millionrounds.com/company/ironmill) - [Elmnts](https://millionrounds.com/company/elmnts) - [Phantasia Sports](https://millionrounds.com/company/phantasia-sports) - [Degen](https://millionrounds.com/company/degen) - [Hero Trainer](https://millionrounds.com/company/hero-trainer) - [Sparrow Finance](https://millionrounds.com/company/sparrow-finance) ## Internet 16 - [PowerReviews](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerreviews) - [*S* Sidewalk](https://millionrounds.com/company/sidewalk) - [Brideside](https://millionrounds.com/company/brideside) - [*W* Whittl](https://millionrounds.com/company/whittl) - [Winestyr](https://millionrounds.com/company/winestyr) - [OfficeLuv](https://millionrounds.com/company/officeluv) - [*LO* Local Offer Network](https://millionrounds.com/company/local-offer-network) - [*D* Dishable](https://millionrounds.com/company/dishable) - [*VV* Varsity Views](https://millionrounds.com/company/varsity-views) - [Hovercast](https://millionrounds.com/company/hovercast) - [*T* ThreadMeUp](https://millionrounds.com/company/threadmeup) - [Video Medicine](https://millionrounds.com/company/video-medicine) - [DyMynd](https://millionrounds.com/company/dymynd) - [Doorage](https://millionrounds.com/company/doorage) - [*JL* Joint Loyalty](https://millionrounds.com/company/joint-loyalty) - [LocalLux](https://millionrounds.com/company/locallux) ## Segment by segment ### Healthtech 47 startups · $7.8B raised - [**VillageMD**](https://millionrounds.com/company/villagemd) VillageMD is a national primary care platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013. United States $6.9B - [**Oak Street Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/oak-street-health) Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare. United States $340M - [**Zing Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zing-health) Zing Health offers Medicare advantage plans that enhances healthcare access and include supplemental benefits. United States $140M - [**DxTx Pain and Spine**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dxtx-pain-and-spine) DxTx Pain and Spine is a healthcare practice management firm that operates a network of around 60 interventional pain and spine pr United States $50M - [**Artisight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/artisight) Artisight is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017 by clinician Andrew Gostine and technolog United States $42M - [**Kalderos**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kalderos) Kalderos provides a SaaS based drug discount management solution, which identifies, checks, and resolves non-compliance. United States $33M - [**Cylinder**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cylinder) Cylinder is a digital health company that offers personalized care for people with digestive conditions. United States $31M - [**Atraverse Medical**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atraverse-medical) Atraverse Medical offers a product development for left-heart access technology to simplify workflows and improve patient outcomes. United States $29M ### IT Services 47 startups · $935M raised - [**Nerdio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nerdio) Nerdio is a Microsoft ISV with deep expertise in its cloud technologies such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Intune. United States $500M - [**Rightpoint**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rightpoint) Rightpoint is an independent customer experience agency with technology at our core. United States $55M - [**Shiftgig**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiftgig) Shiftgig is a workforce technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in software solutions for staffing agencie United States $55M - [**Hireology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hireology) Hireology is a talent acquisition and hiring technology company based in Chicago, Illinois. United States $53M - [**Bswift**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bswift) bswift LLC offers cloud-based technology and services that transform the way employees perceive and engage with their benefits. United States $51M - [**Catalytic**](https://millionrounds.com/company/catalytic) Catalytic is a Chicago-based company that specializes in no-code workflow and intelligent automation software. United States $36M - [**PartsTrader LLC**](https://millionrounds.com/company/partstrader-llc) PartsTrader LLC is a cloud-based parts procurement platform designed for the collision repair industry. United States $30M - [**Jellyvision**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jellyvision) Jellyvision, officially known as The Jellyvision Lab, Inc., is a Chicago-based SaaS company that specializes in interactive employ United States $25M ### AI 44 startups · $883M raised - [**Ocient**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocient) Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. United States $200M - [**Chowbus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chowbus) Chowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois. United States $105M - [**Evozyne**](https://millionrounds.com/company/evozyne) Evozyne is a biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on designing and developing innovative protein therapeutics United States $81M - [**HealthJoy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/healthjoy) HealthJoy is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, founded in 2014. United States $73M - [**Threekit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/threekit) Threekit is an AI-powered Visual Commerce Platform based in Chicago, Illinois. United States $65M - [**Narrative Science**](https://millionrounds.com/company/narrative-science) Narrative Science creates software that writes stories from enterprise data to drive understanding and results. United States $49M - [**Letter AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/letter-ai) Letter AI is an innovative revenue enablement platform founded in 2023 by Ali Akhtar and Armen Forget, based in Chicago, Illinois. United States $43M - [**Empirical Security**](https://millionrounds.com/company/empirical-security) Empirical builds mathematical models for security data. United States $37M ### Fintech 43 startups · $2.7B raised - [**OnDeck**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ondeck) Ondeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that provides loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses. United States $538M - [**Kin Insurance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kin-insurance) Kin Insurance is an insurtech company that offers personalized home insurance policies. United States $513M - [**Aequum Capital**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aequum-capital) Aequum is a commercial business that integrates an Environmental, Social, and Governance investment ethos. United States $250M - [**HighTower Advisors**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hightower-advisors) Hightower Advisors is an independent wealth management and financial planning firm based in Chicago, Illinois. United States $200M - [**Amount**](https://millionrounds.com/company/amount) Amount is a digital technology company that accelerates digital transformation for financial institutions. United States $159M - [**Braviant Holdings**](https://millionrounds.com/company/braviant-holdings) A leading provider of tech-enabled credit products and services for underbanked consumers United States $150M - [**Bonside**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bonside) Bonside is a capital provider specializing in non-dilutive, revenue-based financing for brick-and-mortar businesses with three or United States $100M - [**Halo Investing**](https://millionrounds.com/company/halo-investing) Halo Investing is a financial technology platform based in Chicago, co-founded in 2015 by Biju Kulathakal and Jason Barsema. United States $100M ### Advertising & Adtech 29 startups · $255M raised - [**DialogTech**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dialogtech) DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value phone calls. United States $77M - [**Leapfrog Online**](https://millionrounds.com/company/leapfrog-online) Leapfrog Online is a digital direct marketing firm and performance marketing agency based in Evanston, Illinois. United States $30M - [**UPshow**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upshow) UPshow is transforming what people experience on the shared televisions of the world United States $18M - [**Chowly**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chowly) Chowly provides innovative tech solutions to connect restaurant POS platforms with third-party online ordering solutions. United States $16M - [**BzzAgent**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bzzagent) BzzAgent helps the world’s largest brands engage everyday influencers to drive sales. United States $15M - [**Popular Pays**](https://millionrounds.com/company/popular-pays) Popular Pays is a platform that connects brands with creators who make content worth sharing. United States $13M - [**CMDTY**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cmdty) CMDTY specializes in delivering data, analytical tools and workflow solutions that drive sustainability in the area of agriculture markets. United States $10M - [**Yesmail**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yesmail) Yes Lifecycle Marketing provides solutions that orchestrate cross-channel marketing communications to drive results and revenue. United States $9.0M ### Biotech 27 startups · $1.4B raised - [**Outcome Health**](https://millionrounds.com/company/outcome-health) Outcome Health is a prominent healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on enhancing patient care through United States $600M - [**Nature's Fynd**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nature-s-fynd) Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives. United States $350M - [**Vanqua Bio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vanqua-bio) Vanqua Bio is a biopharmaceutical company based in Chicago, founded in 2019. United States $130M - [*NP* **NeuroTherapeutics Pharma**](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurotherapeutics-pharma) NeuroTherapeutics Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to treat pain, epilepsy, and other nervous system disorder. United States $58M - [**Evive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/evive) Evive seamlessly integrates benefits into the lives of more than 4 million people every day. United States $47M - [**Meitheal Pharmaceuticals**](https://millionrounds.com/company/meitheal-pharmaceuticals) Meitheal Pharmaceuticals specializes in research, manufacturing, and supply of injection medicine. United States $35M - [**MAIA Biotechnology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/maia-biotechnology) MAIA Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies that target telomeres through immunotherapy. United States $30M - [**Emmaus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/emmaus) EMMAUS is an NGO that fights to end trafficking, prevent exploitation and empower male survivors of the sex trade to rebuild their lives. United States $30M ### Software 21 startups · $259M raised - [**SpringCM**](https://millionrounds.com/company/springcm) SpringCM is a secure document and contract management platform used to solve critical business needs. United States $105M - [**Sittercity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sittercity) Sittercity's mission is to make child care finally work. United States $48M - [**InContext Solutions**](https://millionrounds.com/company/incontext-solutions) InContext Solutions is the global leader in enterprise mixed reality (MR) solutions for total retail optimization and shopper engagement. United States $21M - [**Mediafly**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediafly) Mediafly offers a revenue enablement platform for enterprise B2B teams. United States $20M - [**Eved**](https://millionrounds.com/company/eved) Global AP & Payments Platform for Events, Media and Entertainment. United States $11M - [**INXPO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/inxpo) INXPO helps brands interact with employees, customers, prospects and partners in a social environment by creating a two-way dialogue. United States $10M - [**Rocketmiles**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rocketmiles) Rocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site. United States $8.5M - [**Conduit Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/conduit-labs) Development tools platform for connected devices United States $8.5M ### Foodtech 21 startups · $170M raised - [**Feastables**](https://millionrounds.com/company/feastables) Feastables is a snacking brand founded by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, in 2021. United States $60M - [**Cann**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cann) Cann is a developer of data analytics and digital menu solutions mainly created for businesses in the cannabis industry. United States $27M - [**86 Repairs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/86-repairs) 86 Repairs is a subscription service platform that manages end-to-end equipment repair and maintenance for restaurants. United States $19M - [**Heaven's Door**](https://millionrounds.com/company/heaven-s-door) Heaven's Door Spirits is a premium American whiskey brand co-founded by musician Bob Dylan and the Chicago-based Spirits Investmen United States $14M - [**Tovala**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tovala) Tovala is a Chicago-based food-tech company that combines a smart countertop oven with a meal delivery service. United States $9.2M - [**Kadeya**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kadeya) Kadeya is a closed-loop water vending business that utilizes digitally connected reusable water bottles and tiny bottling equipment. United States $9.1M - [**Pilot Project Brewing**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pilot-project-brewing) Pilot Project Brewing is a brewery incubator and tasting room located in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional facility in Milwauk United States $7.7M - [**Aisle50**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aisle50) Aisle50 came out of the summer 2011 class at Y Combinator, the Silicon Valley accelerator. United States $5.2M ### Big Data & Analytics 21 startups · $238M raised - [**Civis Analytics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/civis-analytics) Civis Analytics is a data science software and consultancy company based in Chicago, founded in 2013 by Dan Wagner. United States $53M - [**PriceLabs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pricelabs) PriceLabs is a provider of dynamic pricing and revenue management solutions for the short-term rental industry. United States $30M - [**Grove Biopharma**](https://millionrounds.com/company/grove-biopharma) Grove Biopharma is a preclinical biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2020 as a spinout from Northwestern University. United States $30M - [**Label Insight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/label-insight) Label Insight is a SaaS company that provides insights on food label data to government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers. United States $21M - [**DataForge**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dataforge) DataForge is a Chicago-based software company founded in 2023, specializing in a declarative data management platform. United States $20M - [**Network Perception**](https://millionrounds.com/company/network-perception) Network Perception provides a network device configuration analysis software to visualize and verify their network architecture. United States $13M - [**definity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/definity) Definity is an AI-powered data engineering platform that specializes in observability, remediation, and optimization for Lakehouse United States $12M - [**ModelOp**](https://millionrounds.com/company/modelop) ModelOp is an enterprise software company that specializes in Model Operations (ModelOps), AI governance, and lifecycle management United States $10M ### Edtech 19 startups · $192M raised - [**BenchPrep**](https://millionrounds.com/company/benchprep) BenchPrep is a Chicago-based technology company that specializes in cloud-based educational software and adaptive learning platforms. United States $30M - [**Codeacademy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/codeacademy) Code Academy is an immersive three-month program for passionate people who want to learn how to build web applications. United States $30M - [**WayUp**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayup) WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. United States $27M - [**Elevate K-12**](https://millionrounds.com/company/elevate-k-12) Elevate K-12 is an instructional services company that provides live streaming instruction to K-12 classrooms. United States $25M - [**ThinkCERCA**](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinkcerca) ThinkCERCA is a Chicago-based education technology company that specializes in a personalized, AI-enabled literacy platform for K- United States $15M - [**Certiverse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/certiverse) Certiverse is an AI-powered certification platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2019. United States $11M - [**Hapara**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hapara) Hapara provides visible and differentiated instructional management tools for educators using Goole Workspace and Google Classroom United States $11M - [**Codeverse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/codeverse) Codeverse is a kids' coding education company that provides an engaging platform for children aged 6 to 13 to learn coding. United States $10M ### Web3 & Crypto 17 startups · $135M raised - [**Portal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/portal) Portal helps you impress your clients by turning around comprehensive. United States $48M - [**Bitnomial**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitnomial) Bitnomial offers improved derivatives exchange technology coupled with new digital asset settlement systems. United States $25M - [**Pi Squared**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pi-squared) Pi Squared enables trustless remote computing, AI, and interoperable smart contracts for any blockchain or dApp. United States $13M - [**Yield Protocol**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yield-protocol) Yield Protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that focuses on fixed-rate, fixed-term borrowing and lending for digital assets. United States $10M - [**GigaStar**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigastar) GigaStar is a fintech platform based in Wilmette, Illinois, founded in 2022. United States $6.0M - [**TapiocaDAO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tapiocadao) TapiocaDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on the development of full-link decentralized financial (DeFi) products. United States $6.0M - [**Meme.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/meme-com) Meme.com is a technology and Web3 company founded in 2021, focused on a platform dedicated to memes. United States $5.0M - [**Ion Protocol**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ion-protocol) Ion Protocol is a lending protocol that accepts pledged and re-pledged assets, allowing users to deposit any validator-backed asset. United States $4.8M ### Internet 16 startups · $125M raised - [**PowerReviews**](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerreviews) PowerReviews is a provider of ratings, reviews and question and answer technology for brands and retailers. United States $75M - [*S* **Sidewalk**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sidewalk) Sidewalk assists small businesses with internet data collection to allow them to target their core audience. United States $24M - [**Brideside**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brideside) Brideside is a manufacturer and online retailer of bridesmaid gowns and swatches for women. United States $12M - [*W* **Whittl**](https://millionrounds.com/company/whittl) Whittl is an online platform to book appointments with salons, spas, dentists, barber shops and other local businesses. United States $4.6M - [**Winestyr**](https://millionrounds.com/company/winestyr) Winestyr is a direct-to-consumer wine marketplace that connects consumers with artisanal wineries across America. United States $3.0M - [**OfficeLuv**](https://millionrounds.com/company/officeluv) OfficeLuv creates happier and more productive workplaces by centralizing office ordering through one platform. United States $2.5M - [*LO* **Local Offer Network**](https://millionrounds.com/company/local-offer-network) Local Offer Network connects data sources to present the right content for visitors. United States $1.5M - [*D* **Dishable**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dishable) Think about how many times you’ve had this conversation: “Where do you want to eat tonight?” “I don’t know. United States $1.1M **How this map is made.** Every startup here is based in Chicago and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. 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