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Among them, market research firm Circana has raised $1.2 billion and InsurTech company Kin Insurance has secured over $708 million.
Below is our list of 58 Chicago startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Zero Hash builds a B2B2C crypto infrastructure platform for businesses to natively integrate digital assets. Their full-service solution handles the underlying technical and regulatory complexity, enabling companies to launch crypto and NFT products for their own users.
ComEd delivers essential electric service to roughly 3.8 million customers across the northern Illinois region. As a major utility, their work centers on maintaining the power grid and modernizing it for improved reliability and performance.
Circana advises global brands and retailers on the complexities of consumer behavior. They use advanced analytics and cross-category data to provide insights that help companies drive business growth.
Kin Insurance provides homeowners insurance directly to consumers through its digital platform. Their technology helps deliver customized coverage and more accurate pricing, especially for homes in catastrophe-prone areas.
Keeper Security develops a cybersecurity platform to protect passwords and sensitive digital assets from data breaches and cybertheft. Their software operates on a zero-trust and zero-knowledge security model, giving both individuals and businesses a secure vault for their critical information.
Vibe brings streaming TV advertising within reach for small and medium-sized businesses. Their platform helps companies launch and manage campaigns across major Connected TV and Over-The-Top services.
Amount develops a technology platform that helps banks and financial institutions accelerate their digital transformation. Their products are designed to streamline customer experiences for things like digital account opening and loan origination.
West Monroe functions as a digital services firm that partners with businesses to navigate complex digital transformations. The firm combines business consulting with deep technology expertise in areas like analytics, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Syndigo provides a content engine that helps brands and retailers manage and share product information. Their platform creates a single source of truth for this data, ensuring consistency for shoppers across online and in-store channels.
Vantage Specialty Chemicals develops and supplies natural specialty ingredients for a range of markets, including personal care and food. Their portfolio is built around sustainable chemistry, providing components for both consumer and industrial applications.
Our top picks are just a small part of what's happening in Chicago's startup scene. Founders across the city are building companies in fields like AI, fintech, and healthcare, and have raised over $16 billion combined.
Some are just getting started while others are more established, but all are contributing to the city's growth. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Chicago's ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto | 2022 | $21.1M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2021 | $65M | Series A | |
| Infrastructure | 2022 | $35M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2001 | $102M | Private Equity | |
| Analytics | 2009 | $75.2M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2014 | $330.5M | Series E | |
| AI | 2022 | $5.1M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2012 | $257.6M | Series D | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $220M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $337.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2001 | $10.5B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2019 | $32.3M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2019 | $93M | Series B | |
| Security | 2015 | $7.1M | Seed | |
| Cloud | 2007 | $97.7M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2015 | $41M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $2.1B | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2013 | $20M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2020 | $15.1M | Series A | |
| Healthcare | 2017 | $57M | Series B | |
| AI | 2020 | $4.3M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 1937 | — | — | |
| SaaS | 2012 | $48.4M | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2019 | $77M | Series C | |
| Healthcare | 2021 | $85.2M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | $25M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | $2.6M | Seed | |
| Data | 2002 | $117.1M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2021 | $16M | Series A | |
| SaaS | 2023 | $15.5M | Seed | |
| Media | 2003 | $360M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $156M | Series C | |
| Media | 2016 | $1.9M | Series A | |
| Sports | 2021 | $55.5M | Undisclosed | |
| AI | 2020 | $447M | Series D | |
| Media | 2015 | $25.7M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 1998 | $500M | Private Equity | |
| InsurTech | 2016 | $406M | Undisclosed | |
| Biotech | 2020 | $10M | Seed | |
| Media | 2010 | $29.9M | Series C | |
| Food | 2016 | $124.9M | Series C | |
| Marketing | 2012 | $125M | Undisclosed | |
| Media | 1990 | $9.8M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $16M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2015 | $39.8M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2013 | $210.2M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2011 | $81M | Series C | |
| Crypto | 2023 | $12.5M | Seed |
