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Advertising & Adtech startups in Chicago

30 advertising & Adtech startups in Chicago have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 30 that have raised the most, $320M between them.

$320Mraised by these 30
30on our record in all
DialogTechraised the most
  1. 1DialogTechDialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value phone calls.

    DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value phone calls.

    Founded 2005Chicago, United States$77Mlast round Aug 2015
  2. 2ThreekitThreekit is an AI-powered Visual Commerce Platform based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Threekit is an AI-powered Visual Commerce Platform based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Founded 2018Chicago, United States$65Mlast round Nov 2021
  3. 3Leapfrog OnlineLeapfrog Online is a digital direct marketing firm and performance marketing agency based in Evanston, Illinois.

    Leapfrog Online is a digital direct marketing firm and performance marketing agency based in Evanston, Illinois.

    Founded 1995Chicago, United States$30Mlast round Sept 2008
  4. 4UPshowUPshow is transforming what people experience on the shared televisions of the world

    UPshow is transforming what people experience on the shared televisions of the world

    Founded 2015Chicago, United States$18Mlast round Sept 2021
  5. 5ChowlyChowly provides innovative tech solutions to connect restaurant POS platforms with third-party online ordering solutions.

    Chowly provides innovative tech solutions to connect restaurant POS platforms with third-party online ordering solutions.

    Founded 2015Chicago, United States$16Mlast round Sept 2022
  6. 6BzzAgentBzzAgent helps the world’s largest brands engage everyday influencers to drive sales.

    BzzAgent helps the world’s largest brands engage everyday influencers to drive sales.

    Founded 2001Chicago, United States$15Mlast round Jan 2006
  7. 7Popular PaysPopular Pays is a platform that connects brands with creators who make content worth sharing.

    Popular Pays is a platform that connects brands with creators who make content worth sharing.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$13Mlast round Aug 2018
  8. 8CMDTYCMDTY specializes in delivering data, analytical tools and workflow solutions that drive sustainability in the area of agriculture markets.

    CMDTY specializes in delivering data, analytical tools and workflow solutions that drive sustainability in the area of agriculture markets.

    Founded 2007Chicago, United States$10Mlast round Sept 2019
  9. 9YesmailYes Lifecycle Marketing provides solutions that orchestrate cross-channel marketing communications to drive results and revenue.

    Yes Lifecycle Marketing provides solutions that orchestrate cross-channel marketing communications to drive results and revenue.

    Founded 1995Chicago, United States$9.0Mlast round May 1999
  10. 10ReviewTrackersReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software that is used to measure and transform the customer experience.

    ReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software that is used to measure and transform the customer experience.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$8.2Mlast round Jul 2016
  11. 11BuildoutBuildout, Inc.

    Buildout, Inc.

    Founded 2010Chicago, United States$8.1Mlast round Jun 2017
  12. 12Target DataTarget Data, Inc.

    Target Data, Inc.

    Founded 2007Chicago, United States$7.8Mlast round Aug 2015
  13. 13AdYapperAdYapper is a digital advertising company based in Chicago, founded in 2013.

    AdYapper is a digital advertising company based in Chicago, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$6.7Mlast round Jul 2015
  14. 14BLiNQ MediaBLiNQ Media is a social engagement advertising and technology company founded in 2008.

    BLiNQ Media is a social engagement advertising and technology company founded in 2008.

    Founded 2008Chicago, United States$6.6Mlast round Mar 2012
  15. 15PersioPersio is a mobile marketing company based in Chicago, founded in 2008.

    Persio is a mobile marketing company based in Chicago, founded in 2008.

    Founded 2008Chicago, United States$6.6Mlast round May 2016
  16. 16BrickfishBrickfish is a Chicago-based advertising and social media marketing company.

    Brickfish is a Chicago-based advertising and social media marketing company.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$3.9Mlast round Jul 2010
  17. 17UpCityUpCity is a B2B marketplace platform founded in 2009, connecting businesses with vetted service providers such as marketing agencies, IT firms, accountants, and

    UpCity is a B2B marketplace platform founded in 2009, connecting businesses with vetted service providers such as marketing agencies, IT firms, accountants, and

    Founded 2009Chicago, United States$3.5Mlast round Nov 2014
  18. 18Atom SwitchAtom Switch is an independent developing studio providing design, development, and consulting for mobile and web apps, games, advertising.

    Atom Switch is an independent developing studio providing design, development, and consulting for mobile and web apps, games, advertising.

    Founded -Chicago, United States$3.4Mlast round Aug 2022
  19. 19SemasioSemasio is on a mission to power outperformance in a privacy-first world.

    Semasio is on a mission to power outperformance in a privacy-first world.

    Founded 2019Chicago, United States$3.1Mlast round Dec 2023
  20. 20Wizard PerksThe first free AI-powered rewards platform custom-built for corporate employees

    The first free AI-powered rewards platform custom-built for corporate employees

    Founded -Chicago, United States$2.5Mlast round Oct 2024
  21. 21Visual FeederVisual Feeder is a media technology and digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising company based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Visual Feeder is a media technology and digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising company based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Founded 2020Chicago, United States$1.9Mlast round May 2023
  22. 22FanFueledVALUE YOUR VOICE: FanFueled Engagement Systems empower brands to build, congregate, mobilize and monetize its fan base better than any other loyalty platform on

    VALUE YOUR VOICE: FanFueled Engagement Systems empower brands to build, congregate, mobilize and monetize its fan base better than any other loyalty platform on

    Founded 2010Chicago, United States$1.1Mlast round Feb 2013
  23. 23TransparentreesIf you don't know, you're either missing out, or it's not applicable.

    If you don't know, you're either missing out, or it's not applicable.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$1.1Mlast round Nov 2013
  24. 24ncycloncyclo customer analytics platform combines a comprehensive customer analytics capability with integrated campaign management and a cross channel data intellige

    ncyclo customer analytics platform combines a comprehensive customer analytics capability with integrated campaign management and a cross channel data intellige

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$1.0Mlast round Sept 2014
  25. 25TivTiv was a payments and rewards platform tailored for the gaming community, founded in 2020 and based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Tiv was a payments and rewards platform tailored for the gaming community, founded in 2020 and based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Founded 2020Chicago, United States$875Klast round Dec 2022
  26. 26Elton DigitalElton Digital is a Digital Marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization, Paid Search, and Social Media Marketing.

    Elton Digital is a Digital Marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization, Paid Search, and Social Media Marketing.

    Founded 2008Chicago, United States$500Klast round Sept 2009
  27. 27WORDEGOWordego Inc.

    Wordego Inc.

    Founded 2024Chicago, United States$450Klast round Nov 2021
  28. 28popADpopAD was a marketplace that empowers users to create advertising content, and makes that content purchasable by advertisers programmatically.

    popAD was a marketplace that empowers users to create advertising content, and makes that content purchasable by advertisers programmatically.

    Founded 2014Chicago, United States$280Klast round Jul 2014
  29. 29DumbstruckDumbstruck is an emotion analytics and creative intelligence company that specializes in helping advertisers predict the performance of video ads before they launch.

    Dumbstruck is an emotion analytics and creative intelligence company that specializes in helping advertisers predict the performance of video ads before they launch.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$170Klast round Mar 2014
  30. 30TARGETABLETARGETABLE is a virtual ad agency for your restaurant.

    TARGETABLE is a virtual ad agency for your restaurant.

    Founded 2014Chicago, United States$150Klast round Jun 2020
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
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