35 VC Firms in Chicago Investing in Startups (2026)
60 active venture capital firms in Chicago are in the Round Funded catalog. Below are the top 35 by investments on record: what each fund backs, where it sits, how many deals it has done, and a way to reach the partner behind every name once you sign up.
- Firms in the catalog
- 60 in Chicago
- Top sectors
- Fintech, SaaS & Enterprise and Artificial Intelligence
- Median investments
- 15 deals
- This list
- Investing in 2026
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The top 35 VC firms in Chicago, by investments on record
CMT Capital Markets TradingCMT provides operational and financial support to proprietary trading outfits, privately owned businesses and venture capital startups.ChicagoCrypto & Web3FintechPayments150 deals
Impact EngineImpact Engine is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests financial and human capital in early-stage companies.ChicagoHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyEdTech97 deals
Promus VenturesPromus Ventures invests in early-stage deep-tech software and hardware companies run by visionary and tenacious founding teams.ChicagoHardware & Deep TechArtificial IntelligenceRobotics & Automation96 deals
Hyde Park Venture PartnersHyde Park Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on high-growth, mid-continent technology startups.ChicagoArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseSupply Chain & Logistics59 deals
DRWDRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities.ChicagoFintechSaaS & EnterpriseCrypto & Web333 deals
VestedWorldVestedWorld is an early-stage investor in businesses based in emerging markets.ChicagoAgTech & AgricultureFood & BeverageConsumer & Retail30 deals
Capitalize VCCapitalize VC invests pre-seed capital in commerce-enablement tech companies.ChicagoConsumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)E-commerce & D2C21 deals
53 Stations53 Stations is a financial services company that provides venture capital, business development, and investment solutions for companies.ChicagoPropTech & Real EstateDigital Health & HealthTechWealthTech20 dealsThat is 10 of 35.
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Batterson Venture CapitalBatterson Venture Capital is an investment fund that is focused on entrepreneurial seed, startup, and early-stage companies.ChicagoMedia & ContentHealthcare & BiotechSaaS & Enterprise20 deals
Earth FoundryEnergy Foundry is a Chicago-based venture fund that invests in early-stage energy and clean-tech startups.ChicagoClimate & EnergyMobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & Logistics18 deals
New Vista CapitalNew Vista Capital is an investment platform focused on aerospace, space, defense and transportation.ChicagoArtificial IntelligenceSpace & AerospaceManufacturing & Industrial15 deals
Capitalize VCCapitalize VC invests in early-stage commerce tech startups, with a focus on Black and Latinx founders.ChicagoConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CConsumer Goods (CPG)11 deals
Gimel Tech VenturesGimel Tech Ventures is a Venture Capital investment platform that makes investments in technology-centric companies.ChicagoFintechCybersecurityPropTech & Real Estate10 deals
Accord Equipment FinanceAccord Equipment Finance specializes in equipment finance, serving private equity sponsored and privately held middle market companies.ChicagoHealthcare & BiotechManufacturing & IndustrialMobility & Logistics10 deals
West Capital AdvisorsWest Capital Advisors provides venture and strategic development advisory services.ChicagoHealthcare & BiotechMedTech & Medical DevicesMedia & Content10 deals
Expanse Venture PartnersExpanse is an opportunistic fund that focuses on promising early-stage growth companies.ChicagoHealthcare & BiotechFintechInsurTech7 deals
Chicago Trading CompanyChicago Trading Company is a trading firm that provides liquidity and promotes a more efficient marketplace.ChicagoFintechCrypto & Web36 deals
DuneGlass CapitalDuneGlass Capital is the value of healthcare services & medical practice companies.ChicagoHealthcare & Biotech1 deals
DWG HoldingsDWG Holdings is a Elegant Technology Solutions & Products for Automotive, AeroSpace & Defence Industries in 4.0 ManufacturingChicagoArtificial IntelligenceRobotics & AutomationIoT & Connected Devices
Expedition Capital PartnersExpedition Capital Partners specializes in private equity and investment services for businesses.ChicagoImpact & Social Enterprise
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This list is part of Round Funded, an investor database and outreach platform for founders. It covers 60,000+ active VCs, angels, family offices and accelerators with verified contacts, lets you send pitches from your own Gmail, and includes a free Data Room for your raise. How this data is built.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many VC firms are there in Chicago?
The Round Funded catalog lists 60 active venture capital firms in Chicago, after excluding banks, lenders, wealth managers, insurers and real-estate vehicles. This page shows the top 35 by investments on record; the count updates as the catalog is refreshed.
How is this list ranked?
By the number of investments on record for each firm, then by how complete its profile is. It is a catalog ranking, not an editorial one: a fund with many recorded deals sits above a famous name with few.
How do I get in touch with a VC firm in Chicago?
Every firm on this page links to its profile with stage and sector focus. Sign up to see the partner contact behind each firm and send your pitch from your own Gmail, with replies tracked on the Round Funded pipeline.
Are these firms actively investing?
The catalog is built from funds with recent investment activity and is re-checked continuously; each profile shows the investments on record. Read the firm's stage and sector focus before you write, since an active fund in the wrong sector is still a no.
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