100 Angel Investors in Chicago Writing Checks Right Now

377 angel investors in Chicago in the Round Funded catalog. Below are the top 100: the check each one typically writes, how many deals they have done, where they sit, and a verified email behind every name once you sign up.

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377 profiles
Typical check
$150K to $3M
Median track record
5 deals
Top cities
Chicago
377 active profiles

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The 100 angel investors in Chicago

1Stephen RossPartner, HPAChicago, USA$1M65 dealsSeries APropTech & Real EstateHealthcare & Biotech
2Michael SachajSenior Principal, HPAChicago, USA$1M62 dealsPre-SeedPropTech & Real EstateDigital Health & HealthTech
3Jonathan EllisManaging Partner, InnovateHealth VenturesChicago, USA$150K60 dealsPre-SeedDigital Health & HealthTechPropTech & Real Estate
4Lance DietzKauffman Fellow (Class 28), Kauffman FellowsChicago, USA$250K37 dealsSeedGaming & EntertainmentSports & Fitness
5Stuart LarkinsCo-Founder and General Partner, Chicago VenturesChicago, USA$250K32 dealsSeedMarketplaceSaaS & Enterprise
6Colin O'DonnellDirector, Prospect PartnersChicago, USA$500K25 dealsEarly StageConsumer & RetailManufacturing & Industrial
7Ryan JefferyVice President, gener8torChicago, USA$250K25 dealsEarly StageClimate & EnergyMobility & Logistics
8Nathan CooperFounder & Managing Partner, Barrel VenturesChicago, USA$250K24 dealsSeedFood & BeverageConsumer Goods (CPG)
9Brad O'DellPartner, Prospect PartnersChicago, USA$500K23 dealsEarly StageConsumer Goods (CPG)Manufacturing & Industrial
10Brett HolcombPartnerChicago, USA$500K23 dealsEarly StageHealthcare & BiotechSaaS & Enterprise

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11Matt NortonPartner / Head of Technology & Government, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLCChicago, USA$1M23 dealsPre-SeedSaaS & EnterpriseGovTech & Defense
12Michael CohnCo-Founder, GSV SportsChicago, USA$500K23 dealsEarly StageEdTech
13Ezra GalstonFounding Partner, Starting LineChicago, USA$150K22 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & RetailFood & Beverage
14Samara HernandezInvestment Committee, CatalyzeChicago, USA$150K21 dealsPre-SeedFintechEdTech
15Constance FreedmanFounder and Managing Partner, Moderne VenturesChicago, USA$1M19 dealsSeries APropTech & Real EstateFintech
16Rick DesaiAdjunct Professor, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementChicago, USA$150K19 dealsPre-SeedEdTechConsumer & Retail
17Mark NapierInvestor, Lewis UniversityChicago, USA$500K18 dealsEarly StageFintechHealthcare & Biotech
18Dan MalvenVenture Partner, Alpha PartnersChicago, USA$1.8M16 dealsEarly StageSaaS & EnterpriseFintech
19Wayne BoulaisTensility Ventue PartnersChicago, USA$150K16 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & RetailHardware & Deep Tech
20Patrick O'BrienFounder | General Partner, Midwest.VCChicago, USA$500K13 dealsEarly StageSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & Retail
21Brian SpalyGeneral Partner, Brand Foundry VenturesChicago, USA$150K12 dealsPre-SeedConsumer Goods (CPG)E-commerce & D2C
22Tyler LancasterPartner, Co-Head Ventures, Energize CapitalChicago, USA$3M12 dealsSeries BClimate & EnergyMobility & Logistics
23Sam YaganCo-Founder & Managing Director, Corazon CapitalChicago, USA$500K11 dealsEarly StageConsumer & RetailFintech
24Thomas KimInvestor, Nomu RestaurantsChicago, USA$150K11 dealsPre-SeedFood & BeverageConsumer Goods (CPG)
25David FisherDirector, Meridian IT Inc.Chicago, USA$250K10 dealsSeedFintechLending & Credit
26Douglas MoniesonCEO and Executive Chairman, UICO, Maker of duraTOUCH®Chicago, USA$500K9 dealsEarly StageManufacturing & IndustrialEdTech
27James CrawfordPartner, TRIAD Capital ManagementChicago, USA$1M9 dealsSeedSaaS & EnterpriseFoodTech & Agriculture
28John ToughCo-Founder & Managing Partner, Energize CapitalChicago, USA$3M9 dealsSeries BClimate & EnergyRobotics & Automation
29Lorenzo ThioneInvestor, GaingelsChicago, USA$375K9 dealsEarly StageMarketplaceFintech
30Ryan SchweetPartner, e2pChicago, USA$1.6M9 dealsPre-SeedConsumer Goods (CPG)Food & Beverage
31Brandon LevitanManaging Director, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLCChicago, USA$1M8 dealsPre-SeedGovTech & DefenseArtificial Intelligence
32Tony ChenGeneral Partner, Verdant Frontiers Fintech FundChicago, USA$1.8M8 dealsEarly StageFintechClimate & Energy
33Alex FisherManaging Director, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLCChicago, USA$1M7 dealsSeries BConsumer Goods (CPG)Fintech
34Katie McClainPartner & COO, Energize CapitalChicago, USA$3M7 dealsSeries BClimate & EnergyRobotics & Automation
35Nishad ParmarMember, YPOChicago, USA$250K7 dealsSeedFintechSaaS & Enterprise
36Robert HoganManaging Director, Shorehill Capital LLCChicago, USA$1.6M7 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
37Shradha AgarwalInvestor, JumpStart VenturesChicago, USA$500K7 dealsEarly StageHealthcare & BiotechEdTech
38Dean JohnsenVenture Analyst, GreenGage Capital, LLCChicago, USA$1M6 dealsPre-SeedEdTechFintech
39Iman JalaliMember, PEF CommunityChicago, USA$150K6 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & RetailSaaS & Enterprise
40Joe MansuetoExecutive Chairman, MorningstarChicago, USA$250K6 dealsSeedDigital Health & HealthTechConsumer Goods (CPG)
41Mike BrennanPartner, Water Street Healthcare PartnersChicago, USA$150K6 dealsPre-SeedHealthcare & Biotech
42Russell SchusterChief Commercial Officer, AdaptHealthChicago, USA$150K6 dealsPre-SeedHealthcare & BiotechConsumer & Retail
43David BeazleyManaging Partner Emeritus, Alumni VenturesChicago, USA$500K5 dealsEarly StageHardware & Deep TechMarketplace
44Jared GoldenStrategic Advisor, IndependentChicago, USA$250K5 dealsSeedConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2C
45Joel HarrisChief Executive Officer, GenvaxChicago, USA$150K5 dealsPre-SeedFood & BeverageHealthcare & Biotech
46Justin MarkuPartner, Rising Point CapitalChicago, USA$1M5 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
47Krista HatcherCo-Managing Partner, Chicago Pacific FoundersChicago, USA$1.6M5 dealsPre-SeedHealthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTech
48Michael LiangVenture Capital Investor in the Healthcare Sector, InVivium CapitalChicago, USA$250K5 dealsSeedHealthcare & BiotechMedTech & Medical Devices
49Mike BottVenture Investing, Frost SolutionsChicago, USA$150K5 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & RetailGaming & Entertainment
50Ryan BrownVice President, Chaifetz GroupChicago, USA$1M5 dealsPre-SeedConsumer Goods (CPG)Food & Beverage
51Sean SmythLimited Partner, DecasonicChicago, USA$1M5 dealsPre-SeedMarketplaceMedia & Content
52Steven CollensCEO, MatterChicago, USA$250K5 dealsSeedDigital Health & HealthTechHealthcare & Biotech
53Stuart BernsteinChief Financial Officer, Think Circuits EngineersChicago, USA$250K5 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & RetailSaaS & Enterprise
54TJ ChungFounding Senior Partner, CORE Industrial PartnersChicago, USA$1.6M5 dealsSeries BManufacturing & IndustrialHardware & Deep Tech
55Carissa WalkerPrincipal, CORE Industrial PartnersChicago, USA$1.6M4 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
56CJ FraleighManaging Partner, e2pChicago, USA$1.6M4 dealsSeries BFood & BeverageAutomotive & EV
57Jason JacobsohnFounder & Managing Partner, Propellant VenturesChicago, USA$500K4 dealsEarly StageSaaS & EnterpriseMarketplace
58Jason WeingartenCo-Owner and CEO, The Alinea GroupChicago, USA$250K4 dealsSeedHR & Future of WorkConsumer & Retail
59Jim CliftonPresident, Lake Forest LibraryChicago, USA$150K4 dealsPre-SeedLending & Credit
60Joanna ArrasPartner - Technology & Services Venture Capital, Baird CapitalChicago, USA$375K4 dealsEarly StageSaaS & EnterpriseMarketing & AdTech
61Richard CopansPartner, Greystone Industrial PartnersChicago, USA$1M4 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & IndustrialPropTech & Real Estate
62Ross ChaifetzManaging Director, Chaifetz GroupChicago, USA$1M4 dealsPre-SeedSports & FitnessHealthcare & Biotech
64Christopher BoehmCo-Founder, Executive Managing Director, Peakline PartnersChicago, USA$1M3 dealsPre-SeedClimate & Energy
65Ian RossPresident, Financial Investments CorporationChicago, USA$150K3 dealsPre-SeedHardware & Deep TechSaaS & Enterprise
66Jennifer SteansPartner, Concentric Equity PartnersChicago, USA$1.6M3 dealsPre-SeedFintech
67Larry BakerDirector, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLCChicago, USA$1M3 dealsSeries BSaaS & Enterprise
68Matthew TaylorPresident, TransMachine, powered by MTT EnterprisesChicago, USA$150K3 dealsPre-SeedAutomotive & EVManufacturing & Industrial
69Carlos SavaPartner, Clifton & Co. Merchant BankingChicago, USA$1.6M2 dealsPre-SeedFintech
70Ilan PragaspathyVP Growth and Transformation, TDS Telecommunications, TDS®Chicago, USA$250K2 dealsSeedTelecom & ConnectivitySaaS & Enterprise
71Jim PerryManaging Director, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLCChicago, USA$1M2 dealsPre-SeedPayments
72Mary TolanCo-Founder and Managing Partner, Chicago Pacific FoundersChicago, USA$1M2 dealsPre-SeedHealthcare & BiotechMarketplace
73Matt TeyklVice President, Center Rock Capital Partners, LPChicago, USA$1M2 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
74Paul FisherVice President, Watermark Capital PartnersChicago, USA$150K2 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & RetailPropTech & Real Estate
75Paul SorkinCEO & Co-General Counsel, Alliance Creative Group, Inc.Chicago, USA$500K2 dealsEarly StageArtificial IntelligenceMarketing & AdTech
76Ryan McFarlandCustomer Success Managing Director @Microsoft, MicrosoftChicago, USA$150K2 dealsPre-SeedSaaS & EnterpriseLegalTech
77Sampo ParkkinenCEO and Founder, RevieveChicago, USA$250K2 dealsSeedConsumer & RetailMarketing & AdTech
78Sanjay ShahInvesting, Electric CapitalChicago, USA$375K2 dealsEarly StageCrypto & Web3
79Adam LucasPrincipal, Concentric Equity PartnersChicago, USA$1.6M1 dealsPre-SeedEdTech
80Carl GatenioManaging Director & Head of Building Products and Distribution, Raymond JamesChicago, USA$1.6M1 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
81Carter EckerlineDirector, Private Markets, CressetChicago, USA$1M1 dealsPre-Seed
82Chris GaughanFounder & Managing Partner, Caelum VenturesChicago, USA$500K1 dealsEarly StageFintech
83Colleen SullivanCo-Head Venture / Brevan Howard Digital, Brevan HowardChicago, USA$1M1 dealsPre-SeedCrypto & Web3
84Dennis ZaslavskyMulti-Family Office Senior Managing Director/Founder, ClearsteadChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-Seed
85Ernesto PedrozaFounder/CEO, PromoShareChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-SeedMarketing & AdTech
86Graham GilbertVice President Consulting, Euromonitor InternationalChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-SeedSaaS & Enterprise
87John TomesSenior Partner, Rowe | Tomes AdvisorsChicago, USA$1.6M1 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
88Keegan O'BrienCo-Head of Investment Strategy Group, Artisan PartnersChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-Seed
89Maxwell PeekCEO & Managing Principal, Magnolia CapitalChicago, USA$500K1 dealsEarly StagePropTech & Real Estate
90Mellody HobsonCo-CEO & President, Ariel InvestmentsChicago, USA$250K1 dealsSeedFintech
91Michael MedzigianChairman & Managing Partner, Watermark Capital PartnersChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-SeedPropTech & Real Estate
92Mike PreussFounder & CEO, Visible.vcChicago, USA$1M1 dealsPre-SeedSaaS & Enterprise
93Molly SchweetPartner, Business Development, Center Rock Capital Partners, LPChicago, USA$1M1 dealsPre-Seed
94Nick OberhouseCEO and Board Member, DAWGS Vacant Property SecurityChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial
95Paul SmithManaging Director, Stockwell CapitalChicago, USA$1M1 dealsSeries BManufacturing & Industrial
96ray cahnmanChairman, TransMarket GroupChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-SeedConsumer & Retail
97Scott BrunPresident, Gold Mast Consulting, LLCChicago, USA$3M1 dealsSeries BBiotech & Pharma
98Shallene GrossManaging Director, Equity Group InvestmentsChicago, USA$150K1 dealsPre-SeedSupply Chain & Logistics
99Steve GroyaManaging Partner, Aldine Capital PartnersChicago, USA$1.6M1 dealsPre-SeedMarketplace
100Tom BrookerManaging Director & Operating Partner, Svoboda Capital Partners, LLCChicago, USA$1M1 dealsPre-SeedManufacturing & Industrial

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Investors on this list show check sizes from $150K to $3M on their profiles. Treat it as a range, not a quote: the number on a profile is a typical amount, and most angels flex for the right deal.

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