Fundraising FoxHarvard Business Angels of Chicago
Angel networkChicago · Pre-Seed–Seed · 14 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The organization is a network of Harvard Business School alumni — current and former executives, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists — who invest their own capital in early-stage ventures located primarily in the Chicago area and surrounding region. Beyond capital, members contribute expertise and time to help high-potential startups succeed. Recognized as one of Chicago's most active early-stage investors, the group operates as part of a broader Entrepreneurship Council that also runs a Distinguished Speaker Series in Entrepreneurship and an Alumni New Venture Competition, collectively aiming to strengthen the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 25 of 40 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9Healthtech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4Hardware ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3
HQs:United States×19Canada×2
Investments · 40 tracked
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AdStash provides a platform and device that enables businesses to monetize digital screens through targeted advertising, serving venues ranging from small retail stores to large facilities with multiple displays.
AdTechSaaSToronto, CA
Co-investorsalphabet angelsBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Venture CapitalCapital InnovatorsExtreme Venture PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLP+2 more
Azumo develops low-power display technology, specifically reflective LCD systems and front light panels that reduce energy consumption for device screens.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsChicago, US
Mike Casper(CEO (Co-Founder))inTony(CTO (Co-Founder))Shawn Pucylowski(CFO (Co-Founder))inDr. Tony Nichol
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersDipalo VenturesEarth FoundryEnergy FoundryWestern Technology InvestmentSABIC Ventures
Cloud Dentistry operates a self-serve online marketplace connecting background-checked dental professionals — hygienists, assistants, dentists, and office managers — with dental offices for temporary, part-time, and permanent work across the US.
HealthtechHR TechMarketplacesBoston, US
Trey Tepichin(Founder)inDarius SomekhianinRoberto Tepichin III(Executive Officer, Director)Clay Corman(Director)Paul Sims(Director)Reza Sanjar(Director)
Co-investorsDIARock Creek Capital
Deeded provides a digital platform for real estate closing transactions, serving home buyers, sellers, mortgage brokers, lenders, and real estate agents in Canada with a streamlined, transparent closing process.
FintechLegalTechPropTechSaaSToronto, CA
Co-investorsAV8 Ventures
Dimension Bio is a biotechnology company developing regenerative therapeutics using its BioNidum platform, which combines materials science, 3D printing, and digital manufacturing to produce implantable and injectable biosynthetic scaffolds that promote tissue healing.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsChicago, US
Caralynn Nowinski Collens, M.D.(Co-founder & CEO)inRamille Shah, Ph.D.(Co-founder & CSO)Caralynn Collens(Executive Officer, Director)inCaralynn Nowinski Collens(Co-founder & CEO)inRamille Shah(Co-founder & CSO)Adam Jakus(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcHAWKTAILLofty VenturesPathway BioventuresPortal Innovations+3 more
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Enflux produces motion capture clothing that tracks body movement, serving entertainment, fitness, and health applications through a platform with an open API.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Doug Hoang(Founder/CEO)inElijah Schuldt(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCharge VCStreetEdge Capital
Chicago, US
Jennifer Fried(Executive Officer, Director)Eugene Fine(Executive Officer)in
BoardNed Scheetz(Director)inImmanuel Thangaraj(Director)Kris Johnson(Director)Denis Harrington(Director)in
Co-investorsSymphony Alpha VenturesAphelion Capital
Flow Medical develops technology for catheter-directed thrombolysis treatment of pulmonary embolism, aiming to improve precision in lytic medication dosing to reduce readmission rates.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US
Jonathan Paul(Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer)inOsman Ahmed(Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Everywhere VenturesHARPER COURT VENTURESThe Innovation Space
Four Kites is an AI-driven supply chain platform that uses autonomous agents to optimize supply chain operations and execution.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US
Mathew Elenjickal(Executive Officer, Director)inMatt Elenjickal(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAugust CapitalBain Capital VenturesBluestein VenturesFundamentumGrand VenturesHyde Park Venture Partners+6 more
Gardenia Technologies is an enterprise data analytics company that applies AI and advanced analytics to ESG and sustainability reporting, working capital management, and finance programmes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsMiddlegame Ventures
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-investorsAlumni VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)NVP CapitalPath VenturesWatchfire Ventures+2 more
Occasion is booking and scheduling software for businesses that run classes, workshops, and experiences, such as art studios, cooking schools, and tour operators.
Marketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsHyde Park Angels
Gila Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company developing a topical lingual signaling platform that delivers micro-dose PYY dissolving on the tongue to activate brain regions regulating food intake and metabolism.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityMinneapolis, US
Jon Freeman(Executive Officer)Donald R. Johns(Chief Medical Officer)Thomas J. Vasicek(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardChristopher de Souza(Director)inRichard Horan(Director)
Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesBroadview VenturesiSelect FundElephant Partners
Intelinair provides aerial imagery and agronomic analytics through its AGMRI platform, delivering in-season alerts and postseason reporting on crop health, weeds, nitrogen deficiency, stand assessment, and yield loss.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSSan Jose, US
Naira Hovakimyan(Chief Scientific Officer and Secretary)inAl Eisaian(Founder)in
Co-investorsGranatus VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersScientia Ventures
NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) develops plant-based, plastic-free materials including a leather alternative (MIRUM), engineered textiles (CLARUS), footwear outsoles (PLIANT), and biobased foam (TUNERA) for use by fashion, footwear, and consumer brands.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsPeoria, US
Luke Haverhals(Founder and Chemist)inLuke Haverhals, Ph.D.(Founder)Steve Zika(Co-Founder, CEO)inRob Salter(CFO)inRobert E. Turner(Director)Rob Goldman(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBMW i VenturesCollaborative FundCommunity Development Venture Capital AllianceEthos VCEvolution VC Partners+6 more
NovaScan develops a platform technology combining AI and spectral bioimpedance for oncology applications, with multiple diagnostic and intraoperative products built on a shared hardware and software foundation currently in clinical trials.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsDipalo VenturesGreen Park & Golf VenturesPortal Innovations
NuCurrent designs and licenses wireless power and NFC charging architecture for wearables, hearables, and ambient devices, working with product manufacturers to integrate coil, silicon, firmware, and thermal design.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTChicago, US
Jacob Babcock(CEO)inStephen Wasko(Executive Officer)inMegha Maripuri(Executive Officer)Jeffery Korach(Director)Chris Jensen(Director)
BoardDaniel Einhorn(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapital Midwest FundDipalo VenturesIU VenturesLakewest Venture PartnersTribal Ventures+1 more
ParqEx provides a parking management platform that lets property owners and managers list, rent, and manage parking spots through a private marketplace, plus tools for tenant management, access control, enforcement, and guest parking.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSChicago, US
Vivek Mehra(Founder & CEO)inBart Kramer(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsVenture Management
Rhea develops SPARROW, an autonomous navigation system for air, land, and sea vehicles that operates independently of GPS in denied environments using computational algorithms and optical sensors.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSpace TechWashington, US
Dr. Shawn Usman(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsIron PrairieSeraphim SpaceSpaceFund
ROOK provides a wearable health data API that enables developers and companies to integrate health and fitness data from wearable devices into their applications.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechIoTWellness & FitnessMiami, US
Marco Benitez(CEO)inDaniel Martinez(CTO)inJonas Dücker(CMO | COO)inOscar Garcia(CFO)inJose Esquivel(CQA)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersBreakaway Partners OÜInsta VenturesLong Way VenturesTechstarsCascade Seed Fund+5 more
Rootine delivers personalized health and nutrition solutions using science-based approaches to support individual wellness goals.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessNashville, US
Co-investorsCleo CapitalLaunch TennesseeRelevance VenturesTechstarsCarta
Reston, US
Mark L. Rockefeller(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Konson(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Shiflet(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsFenway Summer VenturesMotley Fool VenturesTFX Capital
SWARM is a decision intelligence platform that helps agrifood and manufacturing organizations solve operational challenges by defining problems clearly before deploying agentic AI and optimization algorithms.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsS2G InvestmentsMiddleland CapitalVTC VenturesAlumni VenturesChampion Hill VenturesCoatue Management+13 more
Ties Tea sells loose leaf tea beverages made with premium ingredients, organized into five functional categories based on each tea's natural health benefits (energy, weight management, antioxidants, immunity, and relaxation).
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Daniel Klein(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Patrick Tannous(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Sosnov(Executive Officer)in
BoardJoseph Nogal(Director)Brad LaConte(Director)Adam Harris(Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsIllinois Ventures
Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.
ConsumerFoodTechHardwareIoTChicago, US
David Rabie(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsBeringeaCaruso VenturesComcast VenturesDYDX CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFJ Labs+22 more
Under provides identity verification and merchant onboarding solutions for payment processors, ISOs, and PayFacs.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCharlotte Angel FundPropellant VenturesService Provider CapitalSpringTime VenturesStage 2 CapitalTamiami Angel+1 more
Voyage is an SMS marketing platform that lets ecommerce brands send personalized text campaigns and multi-message automations based on customer attributes and event history.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsID8 InvestmentsYork IE
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ClassroomIQSia
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsExplORer Surgicalacq. by Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesIntelinAir | AGMRI · intelinair.com · Dec 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Harvard Business Angels of Chicago made?
- Harvard Business Angels of Chicago has 40 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Harvard Business Angels of Chicago invest at?
- Harvard Business Angels of Chicago invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Harvard Business Angels of Chicago focus on?
- Harvard Business Angels of Chicago focuses on Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Harvard Business Angels of Chicago located?
- Harvard Business Angels of Chicago is headquartered in Chicago, US.