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Biotech startups in Chicago

34 biotech startups in Chicago have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 34 that have raised the most, $8.5B between them.

$8.5Braised by these 34
34on our record in all
VillageMDraised the most
  1. 1VillageMDVillageMD is a national primary care platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013.

    VillageMD is a national primary care platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$6.9Blast round Jan 2023
  2. 2Outcome HealthOutcome Health is a prominent healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on enhancing patient care through innovative digital solutions.

    Outcome Health is a prominent healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on enhancing patient care through innovative digital solutions.

    Founded 2006Chicago, United States$600Mlast round May 2017
  3. 3Nature's FyndNature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.

    Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food-tech company that specializes in creating animal-free meat and dairy alternatives.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$350Mlast round Jul 2021
  4. 4Vanqua BioVanqua Bio is a biopharmaceutical company based in Chicago, founded in 2019.

    Vanqua Bio is a biopharmaceutical company based in Chicago, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Chicago, United States$130Mlast round Jul 2024
  5. 5HealthJoyHealthJoy is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, founded in 2014.

    HealthJoy is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, founded in 2014.

    Founded 2014Chicago, United States$73Mlast round Oct 2022
  6. 6NeuroTherapeutics PharmaNeuroTherapeutics Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to treat pain, epilepsy, and other nervous system disorder.

    NeuroTherapeutics Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to treat pain, epilepsy, and other nervous system disorder.

    Founded 2006Chicago, United States$58Mlast round Dec 2011
  7. 7EviveEvive seamlessly integrates benefits into the lives of more than 4 million people every day.

    Evive seamlessly integrates benefits into the lives of more than 4 million people every day.

    Founded 2007Chicago, United States$47Mlast round Jun 2020
  8. 8Meitheal PharmaceuticalsMeitheal Pharmaceuticals specializes in research, manufacturing, and supply of injection medicine.

    Meitheal Pharmaceuticals specializes in research, manufacturing, and supply of injection medicine.

    Founded 2017Chicago, United States$35Mlast round Aug 2023
  9. 9KalderosKalderos provides a SaaS based drug discount management solution, which identifies, checks, and resolves non-compliance.

    Kalderos provides a SaaS based drug discount management solution, which identifies, checks, and resolves non-compliance.

    Founded 2016Chicago, United States$33Mlast round Jan 2025
  10. 10EmmausEMMAUS is an NGO that fights to end trafficking, prevent exploitation and empower male survivors of the sex trade to rebuild their lives.

    EMMAUS is an NGO that fights to end trafficking, prevent exploitation and empower male survivors of the sex trade to rebuild their lives.

    Founded 1990Chicago, United States$30Mlast round Jan 2018
  11. 11MAIA BiotechnologyMAIA Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies that target telomeres through immunotherapy.

    MAIA Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies that target telomeres through immunotherapy.

    Founded 2018Chicago, United States$30Mlast round Mar 2026
  12. 12higiHigi's platform enables & empowers users to self-screen their biometrics & share that data with a trusted health professional.

    Higi's platform enables & empowers users to self-screen their biometrics & share that data with a trusted health professional.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$21Mlast round Jul 2018
  13. 13CaremergeCaremerge is a provider of Senior Living Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Resident Engagement Solutions, aimed at enhancing the experience for Assisted Living

    Caremerge is a provider of Senior Living Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Resident Engagement Solutions, aimed at enhancing the experience for Assisted Living

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$20Mlast round Jul 2016
  14. 14Surgical Innovation AssociatesSurgical Innovation Associates is a developer of implantable polymeric surgical devices for plastic, reconstructive, and general surgery.

    Surgical Innovation Associates is a developer of implantable polymeric surgical devices for plastic, reconstructive, and general surgery.

    Founded 2016Chicago, United States$19Mlast round Dec 2021
  15. 15IMIOIMIO's natural, microbe-based fertilizers outperform chemicals, increasing yields and improving soil health for regenerative agriculture.

    IMIO's natural, microbe-based fertilizers outperform chemicals, increasing yields and improving soil health for regenerative agriculture.

    Founded -Chicago, United States$19Mlast round Oct 2026
  16. 16SyntaxBioSyntax Bio is a Chicago-based synthetic biology and biotechnology company that specializes in programming stem cells to enhance the development and manufacturin

    Syntax Bio is a Chicago-based synthetic biology and biotechnology company that specializes in programming stem cells to enhance the development and manufacturin

    Founded 2021Chicago, United States$15Mlast round Jul 2026
  17. 17SimBioSysSimBioSys is developing a Computational Microscope to provide new insight into the behavior of cancers.

    SimBioSys is developing a Computational Microscope to provide new insight into the behavior of cancers.

    Founded 2016Chicago, United States$15Mlast round Oct 2021
  18. 18SonarMDSonarMD provides care management for chronic conditions that use drugs.

    SonarMD provides care management for chronic conditions that use drugs.

    Founded 2015Chicago, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2026
  19. 19Amphix BioAmphix Bio is a biotechnology company that develops regenerative medicine therapies using a platform of supramolecular therapeutic peptides.

    Amphix Bio is a biotechnology company that develops regenerative medicine therapies using a platform of supramolecular therapeutic peptides.

    Founded -Chicago, United States$13Mlast round Dec 2025
  20. 20Stately BioStately Bio is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, founded in 2022.

    Stately Bio is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, founded in 2022.

    Founded -Chicago, United States$12Mlast round May 2025
  21. 21Attune MedicalNow part of Haemonetics!

    Now part of Haemonetics!

    Founded 2009Chicago, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2017
  22. 22BiomeSenseBiomeSense is a life sciences and biotechnology startup based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018.

    BiomeSense is a life sciences and biotechnology startup based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Chicago, United States$8.2Mlast round Aug 2025
  23. 23First Stop HealthFirst Stop Health is a virtual-first healthcare company that offers connected telemedicine and mental health care services to employers, employees, and their fa

    First Stop Health is a virtual-first healthcare company that offers connected telemedicine and mental health care services to employers, employees, and their fa

    Founded 2011Chicago, United States$8.1Mlast round Jan 2019
  24. 24Sword DiagnosticsSword Diagnostics is a life sciences company addressing the needs of the research, pharmaceutical, and clinical communities.

    Sword Diagnostics is a life sciences company addressing the needs of the research, pharmaceutical, and clinical communities.

    Founded 2004Chicago, United States$5.5Mlast round May 2015
  25. 25OrisDXOrisDX is a biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on early disease detection through innovative salivary diagnostics.

    OrisDX is a biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on early disease detection through innovative salivary diagnostics.

    Founded 2021Chicago, United States$4.0Mlast round Jun 2025
  26. 26EDGe SurgicalEDGe Surgical is a medical device company that offers innovative precision measurement solutions for orthopedic surgery.

    EDGe Surgical is a medical device company that offers innovative precision measurement solutions for orthopedic surgery.

    Founded 2015Chicago, United States$4.0Mlast round Dec 2018
  27. 27Madison ScientificMadison Scientific develops solutions for optimizing hydrocephalus treatment and creates novel neurological devices.

    Madison Scientific develops solutions for optimizing hydrocephalus treatment and creates novel neurological devices.

    Founded 2020Chicago, United States$3.0Mlast round Sept 2025
  28. 28Saros TherapeuticsSaros Therapeutics is working to enhance patients' response to immunotherapy.

    Saros Therapeutics is working to enhance patients' response to immunotherapy.

    Founded 2021Chicago, United States$2.0Mlast round Sept 2023
  29. 29NeopendaNeopenda innovates needs-based medical technologies for high-growth emerging markets.

    Neopenda innovates needs-based medical technologies for high-growth emerging markets.

    Founded 2015Chicago, United States$1.4Mlast round Aug 2026
  30. 30Alnair TherapeuticsAlnair Therapeutics is a preclinical stage precision oncology platform focusing on developing innovative approaches to treat difficult.

    Alnair Therapeutics is a preclinical stage precision oncology platform focusing on developing innovative approaches to treat difficult.

    Founded -Chicago, United States$1.0Mlast round Jun 2023
  31. 31Oxalo TherapeuticsOxalo Therapeutics creates drugs to treat rare kidney diseases and prevent recurring kidney stones.

    Oxalo Therapeutics creates drugs to treat rare kidney diseases and prevent recurring kidney stones.

    Founded 2017Chicago, United States$1.0Mlast round Apr 2022
  32. 32UpTrialsUpTrials is an AI-powered clinical research talent marketplace and productivity software platform founded in 2023 and based in Chicago, Illinois.

    UpTrials is an AI-powered clinical research talent marketplace and productivity software platform founded in 2023 and based in Chicago, Illinois.

    Founded 2023Chicago, United States$500Klast round Apr 2025
  33. 33MiracleCordMiracleCord develops cutting‐edge research into consumer products, and provides education on the value of cord blood and tissue stem cells.

    MiracleCord develops cutting‐edge research into consumer products, and provides education on the value of cord blood and tissue stem cells.

    Founded 1997Chicago, United States$200Klast round Feb 2012
  34. 34MicroMGx IncA supermarket licensing the IP for novel, naturally produced molecules for life science discovery.

    A supermarket licensing the IP for novel, naturally produced molecules for life science discovery.

    Founded 2015Chicago, United States$125Klast round Apr 2023
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