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Software startups in Chicago

28 software startups in Chicago have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 28 that have raised the most, $845M between them.

$845Mraised by these 28
28on our record in all
SMS Assistraised the most
  1. 1SMS AssistSMS Assist provides business services to deliver unprecedented transparency and control within the facilities maintenance industry.

    SMS Assist provides business services to deliver unprecedented transparency and control within the facilities maintenance industry.

    Founded 1995Chicago, United States$255Mlast round Jun 2016
  2. 2AmountAmount is a digital technology company that accelerates digital transformation for financial institutions.

    Amount is a digital technology company that accelerates digital transformation for financial institutions.

    Founded 2018Chicago, United States$159Mlast round Nov 2024
  3. 3SpringCMSpringCM is a secure document and contract management platform used to solve critical business needs.

    SpringCM is a secure document and contract management platform used to solve critical business needs.

    Founded 2005Chicago, United States$105Mlast round Feb 2017
  4. 4ShopRunnerShopRunner is an e-commerce platform providing shipping, free returns, discounts, and seamless checkout for more than 100 brands.

    ShopRunner is an e-commerce platform providing shipping, free returns, discounts, and seamless checkout for more than 100 brands.

    Founded 2010Chicago, United States$105Mlast round Oct 2018
  5. 5SittercitySittercity's mission is to make child care finally work.

    Sittercity's mission is to make child care finally work.

    Founded 2001Chicago, United States$48Mlast round Dec 2013
  6. 6Label InsightLabel Insight is a SaaS company that provides insights on food label data to government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers.

    Label Insight is a SaaS company that provides insights on food label data to government, retailers, manufacturers and app developers.

    Founded 2008Chicago, United States$21Mlast round Dec 2017
  7. 7InContext SolutionsInContext Solutions is the global leader in enterprise mixed reality (MR) solutions for total retail optimization and shopper engagement.

    InContext Solutions is the global leader in enterprise mixed reality (MR) solutions for total retail optimization and shopper engagement.

    Founded 2009Chicago, United States$21Mlast round Aug 2014
  8. 8MediaflyMediafly offers a revenue enablement platform for enterprise B2B teams.

    Mediafly offers a revenue enablement platform for enterprise B2B teams.

    Founded 2006Chicago, United States$20Mlast round Jan 2017
  9. 9JourneraJournera is a technology company that provides a secure, real-time data exchange for creating more seamless travel journeys.

    Journera is a technology company that provides a secure, real-time data exchange for creating more seamless travel journeys.

    Founded 2016Chicago, United States$19Mlast round Jun 2022
  10. 1086 Repairs86 Repairs is a subscription service platform that manages end-to-end equipment repair and maintenance for restaurants.

    86 Repairs is a subscription service platform that manages end-to-end equipment repair and maintenance for restaurants.

    Founded 2018Chicago, United States$19Mlast round Feb 2025
  11. 11EvedGlobal AP & Payments Platform for Events, Media and Entertainment.

    Global AP & Payments Platform for Events, Media and Entertainment.

    Founded 2010Chicago, United States$11Mlast round Jan 2013
  12. 12INXPOINXPO helps brands interact with employees, customers, prospects and partners in a social environment by creating a two-way dialogue.

    INXPO helps brands interact with employees, customers, prospects and partners in a social environment by creating a two-way dialogue.

    Founded 2004Chicago, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2012
  13. 13RocketmilesRocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site.

    Rocketmiles is a startup that lets travelers earn frequent flier miles in major airline programs when booking hotel stays through its site.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$8.5Mlast round Jan 2014
  14. 14Conduit LabsDevelopment tools platform for connected devices

    Development tools platform for connected devices

    Founded 2016Chicago, United States$8.5Mlast round Sept 2009
  15. 15GlobalView SoftwareGlobalView Software provides innovative energy and commodity data management solutions.

    GlobalView Software provides innovative energy and commodity data management solutions.

    Founded 1994Chicago, United States$8.0Mlast round May 2003
  16. 16StitchStudioStitchStudio is an AI platform tailored for the insurance industry, aimed at helping carriers, brokers, managing general agents (MGAs), and third-party administ

    StitchStudio is an AI platform tailored for the insurance industry, aimed at helping carriers, brokers, managing general agents (MGAs), and third-party administ

    Founded -Chicago, United States$8.0Mlast round Nov 2026
  17. 17PhysiqPhysIQ is a healthcare technology company that uses proprietary AI and wearable biosensors to monitor patients.

    PhysIQ is a healthcare technology company that uses proprietary AI and wearable biosensors to monitor patients.

    Founded 2011Chicago, United States$4.6Mlast round Jul 2014
  18. 18OptimaticsOptimatics provides software and computer processing solutions.

    Optimatics provides software and computer processing solutions.

    Founded 1996Chicago, United States$4.5Mlast round Dec 2014
  19. 19ShowingTimeShowingTime is SaaS technology provider that develops a web-based real estate lead capture, calendaring, and notification engine.

    ShowingTime is SaaS technology provider that develops a web-based real estate lead capture, calendaring, and notification engine.

    Founded 1999Chicago, United States$2.2Mlast round Jun 2001
  20. 20NextTier EducationNextTier Education provides mobile and web applications that streamline and takes the guesswork out of applying to college.

    NextTier Education provides mobile and web applications that streamline and takes the guesswork out of applying to college.

    Founded 2014Chicago, United States$1.7Mlast round Feb 2015
  21. 21MobileX LabsMobileX Labs is an online platform for creating and developing mobile apps, tools and games.

    MobileX Labs is an online platform for creating and developing mobile apps, tools and games.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$1.5Mlast round Jul 2014
  22. 22CloudamizeCloudamize provides optimization and capacity planning tools for companies to manage their cloud-based infrastructure.

    Cloudamize provides optimization and capacity planning tools for companies to manage their cloud-based infrastructure.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$1.2Mlast round Sept 2013
  23. 23MachinioMachinio is a search engine for buying and selling new and used industrial equipment and machinery.

    Machinio is a search engine for buying and selling new and used industrial equipment and machinery.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$1.0Mlast round May 2014
  24. 24ZinniaZinnia is a therapeutic dementia care support platform.

    Zinnia is a therapeutic dementia care support platform.

    Founded 2019Chicago, United States$750Klast round Sept 2025
  25. 25ScholasticaScholastica is a web-based software platform for managing academic journals with integrated peer review and open access publishing tools.

    Scholastica is a web-based software platform for managing academic journals with integrated peer review and open access publishing tools.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$510Klast round May 2014
  26. 26OccasionOccasion provides a simple, but powerful tool for merchants to grow their business and connect with customers.

    Occasion provides a simple, but powerful tool for merchants to grow their business and connect with customers.

    Founded 2013Chicago, United States$250Klast round Sept 2014
  27. 27LearnmetricsLearnmetrics are a team of Educators, Academics, Technologists, and Designers who are committed to improving educational outcomes.

    Learnmetrics are a team of Educators, Academics, Technologists, and Designers who are committed to improving educational outcomes.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$150Klast round Jan 2014
  28. 28ClassBugClassBug is an online platform that enables users to manage their classes and accept payments.

    ClassBug is an online platform that enables users to manage their classes and accept payments.

    Founded 2012Chicago, United States$12Klast round Mar 2012
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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