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Startups in Chicago
617 startups in Chicago have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $16B between them.
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VillageMDVillageMD 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
Outcome 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
OnDeckOndeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that provides loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses.Ondeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that provides loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses.
Founded 2006Chicago, United States$538Mlast round Jul 2022 - 4
Kin InsuranceKin Insurance is an insurtech company that offers personalized home insurance policies.Kin Insurance is an insurtech company that offers personalized home insurance policies.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$513Mlast round May 2026 - 5
NerdioNerdio is a Microsoft ISV with deep expertise in its cloud technologies such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Intune.Nerdio is a Microsoft ISV with deep expertise in its cloud technologies such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Intune.
Founded 1998Chicago, United States$500Mlast round Mar 2025 - 6
AlsoALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.
Founded 1998Chicago, United States$350Mlast round Aug 2026 - 7
Nature'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 - 8
Oak Street HealthOak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare.Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$340Mlast round Nov 2022 - 9
Emalex BiosciencesEmalex Biosciences is a biotech startup that develops new treatments for central nervous system disorders.Emalex Biosciences is a biotech startup that develops new treatments for central nervous system disorders.
Founded 2018Chicago, United States$270Mlast round Nov 2022 - 10
SMS 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 - 11
Aequum CapitalAequum is a commercial business that integrates an Environmental, Social, and Governance investment ethos.Aequum is a commercial business that integrates an Environmental, Social, and Governance investment ethos.
Founded 2020Chicago, United States$250Mlast round Sept 2025 - 12
Riverside Investment & DevelopmentRiverside Investment and Development dedicated to providing value and creating advanced, tenant-focused buildings.Riverside Investment and Development dedicated to providing value and creating advanced, tenant-focused buildings.
Founded 2010Chicago, United States$245Mlast round Jan 2026 - 13
OcientOcient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$200Mlast round Nov 2026 - 14
HighTower AdvisorsHightower Advisors is an independent wealth management and financial planning firm based in Chicago, Illinois.Hightower Advisors is an independent wealth management and financial planning firm based in Chicago, Illinois.
Founded 2008Chicago, United States$200Mlast round Jul 2014 - 15
Rush Street InteractiveRush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S.Rush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$186Mlast round May 2026 - 16
project44project44 is a leading Decision Intelligence Platform for supply chains, headquartered in Chicago, IL.project44 is a leading Decision Intelligence Platform for supply chains, headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Founded 2014Chicago, United States$171Mlast round Nov 2022 - 17
Great Lakes ReNEWGreat Lakes ReNEW is a partnership of more than 50 institutions, including universities, technology firms, and government.Great Lakes ReNEW is a partnership of more than 50 institutions, including universities, technology firms, and government.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$160Mlast round Jan 2024 - 18
AmountAmount 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 - 19
PuttshackPuttshack is an upscale mini-golf entertainment concept that combines high-tech indoor mini-golf with a full-service bar and elevated dining.Puttshack is an upscale mini-golf entertainment concept that combines high-tech indoor mini-golf with a full-service bar and elevated dining.
Founded 2017Chicago, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2022 - 20
Cresco LabsCresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry.Cresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry.
Founded 2013Chicago, United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026 - 21
Braviant HoldingsA leading provider of tech-enabled credit products and services for underbanked consumersA leading provider of tech-enabled credit products and services for underbanked consumers
Founded 2014Chicago, United States$150Mlast round Apr 2026 - 22
Fast RadiusFast Radius, Inc.Fast Radius, Inc.
Founded 2017Chicago, United States$148Mlast round Jan 2022 - 23
LogicGateLogicGate is the Leading AI GRC Platform for the Enterprise, providing the flexibility, scalability, and intuitive automations that empower leaders to be more effective.LogicGate is the Leading AI GRC Platform for the Enterprise, providing the flexibility, scalability, and intuitive automations that empower leaders to be more effective.
Founded 2015Chicago, United States$147Mlast round Jul 2021 - 24
Zing HealthZing Health offers Medicare advantage plans that enhances healthcare access and include supplemental benefits.Zing Health offers Medicare advantage plans that enhances healthcare access and include supplemental benefits.
Founded 2019Chicago, United States$140Mlast round Sept 2024 - 25
Vanqua 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 - 26
Hecate GridHecate Grid is an independent power producer (IPP) that develops, owns, and operates standalone storage projects.Hecate Grid is an independent power producer (IPP) that develops, owns, and operates standalone storage projects.
Founded 2018Chicago, United States$125Mlast round Jun 2024 - 27
National Women's Soccer LeagueNational Women's Soccer League is a soccer league and club that offers shop and event services.National Women's Soccer League is a soccer league and club that offers shop and event services.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$125Mlast round Apr 2023 - 28
Anovion Battery MaterialsAnovion Battery Materials produces synthetic graphite materials.Anovion Battery Materials produces synthetic graphite materials.
Founded 2022Chicago, United States$117Mlast round Oct 2022 - 29
HoneycombHoneycomb is a real estate insurance company that provides coverage for landlord Insurance and condo association insurance.Honeycomb is a real estate insurance company that provides coverage for landlord Insurance and condo association insurance.
Founded 2019Chicago, United States$117Mlast round Jun 2026 - 30
SpotHeroLeading & only independent consumer marketplace for parking in North America.Leading & only independent consumer marketplace for parking in North America.
Founded 2011Chicago, United States$108Mlast round Aug 2019 - 31
SpringCMSpringCM 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 - 32
ChowbusChowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois.Chowbus is a full-stack restaurant technology company and food delivery platform based in Chicago, Illinois.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$105Mlast round Mar 2026 - 33
ShopRunnerShopRunner 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 - 34
Zerohashzerohash is a B2B digital asset infrastructure provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017.zerohash is a B2B digital asset infrastructure provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Chicago, United States$104Mlast round Sept 2025 - 35
BonsideBonside is a capital provider specializing in non-dilutive, revenue-based financing for brick-and-mortar businesses with three or more locations.Bonside is a capital provider specializing in non-dilutive, revenue-based financing for brick-and-mortar businesses with three or more locations.
Founded -Chicago, United States$100Mlast round Nov 2025 - 36
160 Driving Academy160 Driving Academy is the largest truck driving institution.160 Driving Academy is the largest truck driving institution.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$100Mlast round Jul 2024 - 37
CoroCoro is a cybersecurity company based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Tel Aviv, and Ukraine.Coro is a cybersecurity company based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, London, Tel Aviv, and Ukraine.
Founded 2014Chicago, United States$100Mlast round Mar 2024 - 38
Halo InvestingHalo Investing is a financial technology platform based in Chicago, co-founded in 2015 by Biju Kulathakal and Jason Barsema.Halo Investing is a financial technology platform based in Chicago, co-founded in 2015 by Biju Kulathakal and Jason Barsema.
Founded 2015Chicago, United States$100Mlast round Oct 2021 - 39
Bluestar Energy CapitalBluestar Energy Capital focused on investing in Early stage greenfield projects by addressing the scarcity.Bluestar Energy Capital focused on investing in Early stage greenfield projects by addressing the scarcity.
Founded -Chicago, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2022 - 40
Fly.ioFly.io is a developer-focused global application platform that allows teams to run web, AI, and application workloads close to end users, ensuring sub-100ms resFly.io is a developer-focused global application platform that allows teams to run web, AI, and application workloads close to end users, ensuring sub-100ms res
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$95Mlast round Jul 2026 - 41Canopy FinancialCanopy provides innovative technology solutions to the increasing costs of corporate health benefits and the growing problem of the uninsured.
Canopy provides innovative technology solutions to the increasing costs of corporate health benefits and the growing problem of the uninsured.
Founded 2004Chicago, United States$90Mlast round Oct 2009 - 42
Nautilus Solar EnergyNautilus Solar is a solar development company delivering clean renewable energy to commercial, industrial, non-profit and utility customers.Nautilus Solar is a solar development company delivering clean renewable energy to commercial, industrial, non-profit and utility customers.
Founded 2006Chicago, United States$89Mlast round Jan 2015 - 43
The Mom ProjectThe Mom Project is a Chicago-based digital talent marketplace founded in 2015 that connects skilled mothers with companies offering flexible employment opportunities.The Mom Project is a Chicago-based digital talent marketplace founded in 2015 that connects skilled mothers with companies offering flexible employment opportunities.
Founded 2015Chicago, United States$88Mlast round Oct 2021 - 44
EvozyneEvozyne is a biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on designing and developing innovative protein therapeutics and synthetic proteins.Evozyne is a biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on designing and developing innovative protein therapeutics and synthetic proteins.
Founded 2020Chicago, United States$81Mlast round Sept 2023 - 45
GeoWealthGeoWealth is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2010 by Michael O'Shaughnessy.GeoWealth is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2010 by Michael O'Shaughnessy.
Founded 2010Chicago, United States$81Mlast round Mar 2026 - 46
ClearcoverClearcover is a digital-first auto insurance company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.Clearcover is a digital-first auto insurance company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$80Mlast round Oct 2025 - 47
Trestle StudioTrestle Studio specializes in real estate investment and development, focusing on lifestyle assets like hotels and residential properties.Trestle Studio specializes in real estate investment and development, focusing on lifestyle assets like hotels and residential properties.
Founded 2021Chicago, United States$79Mlast round Jan 2025 - 48
dscoutDscout, Inc.Dscout, Inc.
Founded 2011Chicago, United States$79Mlast round Mar 2022 - 49
SnapsheetSnapsheet is a provider of virtual appraisal technology and claims management software solutions in the insurance industry.Snapsheet is a provider of virtual appraisal technology and claims management software solutions in the insurance industry.
Founded 2011Chicago, United States$77Mlast round Jul 2023 - 50
DialogTechDialogTech 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
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