Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)

4Degrees is a network intelligence platform that helps organizations identify and strengthen professional relationships to source, drive, and close more deals.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSChicago, US

Ablorde Ashigbi(Founder)in

Co-investorsCollide CapitalConnetic VenturesMetaplanetTechstarsHarlem Capital PartnersPortfolia

86 Repairs provides a platform to help restaurants manage repairs and maintenance, removing the burden of equipment R&M so operators can focus on their core business.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Daniel Estrada(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCleveland AvenueConnetic VenturesID VenturesLightbankLofty VenturesM25+5 more

A.M.

EdTechFintechChicago, US

Albi provides software for the insurance damage restoration industry, serving contractors and restoration companies.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechPropTechSaaSDowners Grove, US

Alex Duta(Founder)inShamoil Soni(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundY CombinatorSoma Capital

AMOpportunities operates a clinical training platform that connects medical, MBBS, and nursing students with clinical placements at U.S. and international healthcare sites, offering visa and immigration support.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechHealthtechMarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityChicago, US

Benjamin Bradley(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kyle Swinsky(President, Co-Founder)inDaniel Flores(Executive Officer)inKevin Iverson(Executive Officer)inJohn Danaher(Executive Officer)inMamta Patel(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsDreamit VenturesHealthX VenturesLaerdal Million Lives FundM25Oui CapitalPACE Healthcare Capital+1 more

Anthill AI provides an automation platform for workforce management that recruits, onboards, manages, and retains frontline workers across 75 languages.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechChicago, US

Young-Jae Kim(Executive Officer, Director)inMuriel Clauson(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsLofty VenturesTechstarsBBG VenturesOrigin VenturesRethink Capital Partners

Arvist provides an AI platform for warehouse operations that integrates with existing systems to automate claims management, detect errors, and improve supply chain efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainWilmington, US

Nilay Parikh(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardWerner Stapela(Director)

Co-investorsGeek VenturesIron PrairieKOMPAS VCNew Leaf InvestRackhouse Venture Management LpRebellion Ventures+10 more

Ascenti Tech builds WearTAK, a wrist-worn Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) end-user device that passively monitors operator vitals, drops MIL-STD-2525D map points, sends alerts, and provides microphone-based gunshot and UAS detection over existing TAK infrastructure.

Defense TechHardwareIoT

Paul Couston(Founder)in

Co-investorsElevate VenturesIllinois VenturesSandalphon CapitalTribes VenturesFox Ventures

Beyond Barriers Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing BBT-101, an intranasal therapeutic to reduce secondary effects from mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesMiami, US

Co-investorsIllinois VenturesPartners Resolute

BiomeSense builds an AI-enabled platform combining hardware (GutLab) and bioinformatics (MetaBiome) to continuously generate and analyze gut microbiome data.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechChicago, US

Kevin Honaker(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDylan Nichols(Director)inAshley Hartman(Director)inVanessa Rollings Giannis(Director)Andrew Bluestein(Director)inOrhan Ertughrul(Director)

Co-investorsBluestein VenturesECP GrowthIrishAngelsOverton Venture CapitalService Provider Capital

Bloomfilter provides end-to-end visibility and traceability over work execution by humans and AI agents, unifying data across development tools and platforms into a shared intelligence layer.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareCleveland, US

Co-investorsService Provider CapitalTechstarsTribes VenturesHyde Park AngelsMagarac Venture PartnersSequoia Capital

Generative music AI company, launched LoopMagic with !llmind.

Berkeley, US

Alex Jae Mitchell(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Cohen Santorelli(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsSound Media VenturesFirst Check VenturesInertia Ventures

BoundaryCare provides a digital platform for monitoring and supporting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Digital HealthHealthtechIoTMedical DevicesMinnesota, US

Paul Carpenter(CEO/Founder)in

Bridge Money is a mobile app that rewards users with cash back and coins for everyday purchases, surveys, games, and in-app deals, which can be redeemed for gift cards or direct bank transfers.

ConsumerFintechBoston, US

Lalit Janak(Founder)

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcFounder CollectiveHilltop Venture PartnersKapor CapitalLofty VenturesStrawberry Creek Ventures+3 more

Carbly offers a collaborative platform for vehicle dealerships to manage inventory, share vehicle information, and coordinate workflow across team members.

Data & InfrastructureE-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Crypto & Web3Portland, US

Co-investorsBeresford VenturesForward Venture CapitalTechstars

Character sells "do-it-with-me" home improvement kits for projects such as faucet and showerhead installation, bundling supplies with how-to videos and text-based access to a support team.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsCityPark InvestmentsConnetic VenturesGROOVE CAPITALPurple Sage VenturesSandalphon Capital

Chek is a fund distribution platform that lets mission-driven organizations issue virtual cards with spending controls, send Same-Day ACH transfers, and run application-based intake to move money to recipients.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Co-investorsForward Venture Capital

Decimal Code provides revenue cycle AI solutions for healthcare organizations, leveraging machine learning to optimize medical coding, prior authorization, and billing processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US

Joey Panella(Co-founder & CEO)inJohn Vandervest(Co-founder & CTO)inMike Burns(Co-founder & CMO)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Maximum is an AI tool that sits on top of freight brokers' email and phone systems to parse shipper and carrier conversations in real-time, surfacing quote and capacity opportunities across the team.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSales Tech

Co-investorsService Provider Capital

DwellSocial delivers meals from well-known Chicago restaurants to customers in the Chicago suburbs, offering scheduled home delivery or local pickup.

ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesNorthbrook, US

Co-investorsService Provider CapitalTechstars

EarlyBird offers UGMA custodial investment accounts that let parents and family members invest on behalf of a child, with funds usable for education, a home down payment, starting a business, or other purposes.

ConsumerFintechSaaS

Co-investorsJourneyOne VenturesRareBreed VenturesResilienceVCAlumni VenturesChingona VenturesFiat Ventures+1 more

Echo Labs builds an AI-powered platform that generates ADA-compliant closed captions and audio descriptions for educational institutions.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechGovTechSan Francisco, US

Pierre-Jean Cobut(Director)Elad Ferber(Director)Eric Chen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalTechstars

Ediphi offers AI-powered immersive training for hospitality professionals, combining virtual reality scenarios with personalized learning pathways and global internship opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechAustin, US

Cristina Imperial Carl(Founder/CEO)inVanessa Jopillo(Co-founder/COO)in

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersSuffolk TechnologiesTechstars

Enthea provides access to mental health treatment, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, positioned as a safe and affordable benefit for employers and healthcare consumers.

Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechInsurTechMental HealthBoston, US

Sherry Rais(CEO)in

Co-investorsJLS

Co-investorsLongJump Ventures

Fluent Forever is a language-learning app based on a best-selling book, using images, sound, and spaced-repetition flashcards to build speaking and pronunciation skills rather than relying on translations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechChicago, US

Gabriel Wyner(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors37 AngelsAllied Venture PartnersBrighter CapitalFirebrand VenturesInsta VenturesLofty Ventures+4 more

FreshX is a digital platform for booking temperature-controlled (reefer) less-than-truckload freight across the US, offering instant rates, carrier comparison, and nationwide coverage.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsLongJump Ventures

Frontier develops a platform for frontline teams and crews to maintain secure communication and operational coordination.

Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainChicago, US

Co-investorsLMNT VenturesGenius VenturesHaystackZigg Capital

Gather Voices is a platform serving thousands of users, though the page does not describe its specific product or function in detail.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US

Michael Hoffman(Executive Officer, Director)inF. Bruce Cohen(Director)

Co-investorsLofty VenturesNew Stack VenturesRevUp Capital

Gearflow is an AI-powered procurement platform for fleet teams, letting them report equipment needs, route request workflows, and source parts, service, equipment, and freight from vendors.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US

Luke Powers(Executive Officer, Director)inBenjamin Preston(Director)

BoardGreg Owens(Director)Austin Yount(Director)inPatrick Dillingham(Director)

Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesNVP CapitalPath VenturesWatchfire VenturesNewark Venture Partners

Globowl makes internationally-inspired, chef-crafted baby and toddler meals sold in recyclable glass jars, designed to introduce diverse flavors, varied textures, and small amounts of allergenic ingredients to infants.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Erica Bethe Levin(Founder)in

AI software that improves manufacturing throughput and yield by predicting process and machine failures without extra hardware.

New Berlin, US

Charles Scott(Executive Officer)Nitin Ranjan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardGrant Kaley(Director)Cory Nettles(Director)in

Co-investorsGateway Capital Partners

Goodmylk makes plant-based milk products, including almond milk, formulated without preservatives or gums.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Brooke Rewa(Founder)

Co-investorsConnetic VenturesGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcRareBreed VenturesThe Artemis FundSustainable Food Ventures

Halo operates an online platform that connects corporate R&D teams with researchers, startups, and suppliers interested in partnering.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsAsymmetric Capital Partners

Pluie manufactures and installs hygienic diaper changing tables for public restrooms in businesses like restaurants, airports, and theme parks, along with portable changing mats and antimicrobial teethers for families.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtech

Addie Gundry(Founder & CEO)inBrittany Hizer(Co-Founder & COO)in

Hook Security provides an automated security awareness platform that runs phishing simulations and assigns security training to employees, with multi-tenant management, directory integrations (Azure AD, Google, Okta), and client-ready reporting.

CybersecuritySaaSGreenville, US

Adam Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Eikenberry(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsIrishAngelsStout Street CapitalTampaBay.VenturesLOI Venture

Co-investorsLongJump Ventures

iAsk AI is a free AI-powered search engine that answers user questions with instant, source-backed responses without storing user data.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsCorazon CapitalChingona Ventures

Improovy is a digital platform that connects homeowners with vetted professional painters for residential and commercial painting services, including interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, and related home improvement work.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerMarketplacesPropTechChicago, US

Andre Kazimierski(Founder and CEO)inGarry Cooper(Director)Carr Lanphier(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsAllos VenturesTechstarsFJ Labs

Indora provides endpoint governance and audit evidence for AI tool usage.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSAlbuquerque, US

Ezequel Chavez(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua Kirk(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTechstars

Inhabitr offers furniture with delivery options and rental/plan selection for homes.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsGreat North VenturesHamilton VenturesInventus Capital Partners

Joe and Bella designs and sells magnetic button-down shirts for men with adaptive features like one-handed fastening and stretch cuffs.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Jimmy Zollo(CEO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsIrishAngelsIU VenturesSandalphon CapitalScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Third Act Ventures

Juxta develops a positioning system using IMU sensors, simulation, and machine learning to track people and assets indoors, outdoors, underground, and off-grid.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

John Ferrara

Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTechHardwareWellness & FitnessChicago, US

Manuela ZoninseininAli Rose van OverbekeinAndrew Dunn(Director)

BoardZachary Smith(Director)

Co-investorsClocktower VenturesDipalo VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsGROOVE CAPITALOxonian VenturesPS27 Ventures+4 more

kēpos produces a microbiome health supplement formulated to support digestive health, developed in partnership with the University of Chicago.

BiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessChicago, US

OliverCatalina

Koloni builds smart locker systems that help organizations manage assets, deliveries, and storage.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDes Moines, US

Kyle Sheker(COO & Co-founder)inBrian Dewey(CEO & Co-founder)in

BoardKelly Schricker(Director)Kevin Bradley(Director)

Co-investorsISA Ventures

Levee offers a computational data model and operational system for property management organizations, representing properties, roles, procedures, and relationships in a structured, queryable format with hierarchical governance and audit capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Loper is a college and career planning app that helps students discover US colleges, majors, and careers matched to their interests by sorting through college search criteria and delivering personalized recommendations.

ConsumerEdTechSaaS

Sam Bernstein(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtland VenturesData Tech

LowRate Co is an AI-powered mortgage platform where borrowers apply once and have their profile compared across 30+ wholesale lenders to find the lowest HELOC and mortgage rates.

AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTech

MessageWrap provides messaging and engagement solutions for retail businesses, enabling loyalty programs, e-commerce integration, lottery promotions, retail media experiences, and payment solutions at the point of sale.

AdTechE-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech

Chicago, US

Jonathan Giuffrida(Executive Officer)inWilliam Snyder(Executive Officer, Director)Angela Grover(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardKathleen Kaulins(Director)Kevin Terrasi(Director)in

Co-investorsSandalphon CapitalPlymouth Growth

Munetrix combines school district data with publicly available K-12 data to deliver analytics on academic, operational, and fiscal performance.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsMichigan RiseCultivation Capital

MVMNT provides freight brokerage software that automates broker workflows to save time.

Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSSales TechChicago, US

Michael Colin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardRick Zullo(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzEqual Ventures

Biotechnology company using lab-cultivated fungi to convert construction and industrial waste into low-carbon raw materials.

Bolingbrook, US

Joanne Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)inColin Litow(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAlyssa Bryan(Director)Garry Cooper, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsClosed Loop PartnersService Provider CapitalAnthropocene VenturesTELUS Pollinator Fund for Good

Nyssa designs "wear therapy" products for women, including postpartum recovery underwear and period care solutions that hold ice or heat therapy for healing and pain relief.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessChicago, US

Mia Clarke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Aubrey Howard(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eden Laurin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ellen Kellogg(Director)

OLIMP Warehousing connects logistics businesses with a network of vetted warehouses across North America through a digital platform that enables real-time booking of on-demand storage, cross-docking, and supply chain services.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US

Vlad Gasnikovin

Co-investorsBoro CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)

Build offers business management software for appointment-based small businesses, with a focus on bridging Chinese-owned businesses and American consumers.

Retail TechSaaSSales Tech