Chicago Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in seed-stage technology companies located in Chicago and the Greater Midwest. The firm partners with exceptional entrepreneurs who are building businesses within undercapitalized, high-potential ecosystems. Chicago Ventures aims to identify companies that have demonstrated a clear value proposition for their products or services. It typically makes initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, targeting areas such as technology-enabled products and services, new media and education products, as well as consumer web and mobile applications. Through its investments, Chicago Ventures seeks to support the growth and development of innovative companies in the region.
Entegrata is a legal technology company established in 2023 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company specializes in developing a customer relationship management platform that allows legal firms to centralize their data safely and securely. Entegrata offers a proprietary legal data model designed to streamline data management, enabling clients to expedite their data workflows and generate production-ready analytics. Additionally, the platform provides an extensive library of pre-built reports compatible with Microsoft PowerBI, facilitating efficient and cost-effective data analysis for organizations.
CoPilot
Venture Round in 2023
CoPilot, LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in providing advisory services for car purchases. The company offers an online platform that enables users to find the best cars and deals available in their area. By leveraging AI-assisted commerce, CoPilot aims to simplify the car-buying process for average consumers who may not be car enthusiasts or experts. The service acts as a knowledgeable partner, guiding users through selecting the right vehicle, identifying suitable dealers, and negotiating favorable prices. CoPilot is dedicated to empowering car shoppers, ensuring they make informed decisions with confidence and ease.
Mezo
Seed Round in 2022
Mezo offers property maintenance and provides visibility from the point of intake to avoid unnecessary trips, remove friction, and reduce cost. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
project44
Venture Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
project44
Private Equity Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
Dina
Series A in 2021
Dina Care is a health technology company that focuses on improving patient outcomes by connecting health plans, patients, and caregivers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a platform that enables real-time communication among caregivers and care providers, ensuring that everyone involved in a patient's care is informed and engaged. This virtual experience allows healthcare teams to collaborate effectively, even when not physically together, fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Dina Care utilizes AI technology to gather important data from the home, identifying unmet needs and recommending evidence-based interventions, which enhances the quality of in-home care. By facilitating connections and engagement, Dina Care aims to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their own homes.
CoPilot
Series A in 2020
CoPilot, LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in providing advisory services for car purchases. The company offers an online platform that enables users to find the best cars and deals available in their area. By leveraging AI-assisted commerce, CoPilot aims to simplify the car-buying process for average consumers who may not be car enthusiasts or experts. The service acts as a knowledgeable partner, guiding users through selecting the right vehicle, identifying suitable dealers, and negotiating favorable prices. CoPilot is dedicated to empowering car shoppers, ensuring they make informed decisions with confidence and ease.
Forager
Series A in 2020
Forager is a venture-backed innovator in the cross-border logistics industry. With a combination of cutting-edge technology and decades of industry experience, the company tackles the problems cross-border shippers are facing with technology-focused solutions and years of logistics experience. It also delivers seamless and modern transportation solutions for its customers. The company also features an easy-to-use web-based transportation management platform to bring a higher level of service to the industry. Forager was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
HealthJoy
Series C in 2020
HealthJoy, LLC operates an online healthcare decision platform that aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for consumers by enabling better healthcare decisions. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, the company focuses on enhancing the benefits experience for employees while assisting organizations in managing costs. Through personalized guidance and AI-driven technology, HealthJoy provides employees with a digital benefits wallet that integrates their existing benefits, ensuring they remain informed about their options. The platform offers on-demand access to online medical consultations, healthcare concierges, and prescription savings, empowering users to make educated choices about their healthcare. By simplifying the healthcare experience and offering insights into cost-effective care options, HealthJoy helps employees improve their satisfaction and reduces the burden on human resources.
Forager
Seed Round in 2019
Forager is a venture-backed innovator in the cross-border logistics industry. With a combination of cutting-edge technology and decades of industry experience, the company tackles the problems cross-border shippers are facing with technology-focused solutions and years of logistics experience. It also delivers seamless and modern transportation solutions for its customers. The company also features an easy-to-use web-based transportation management platform to bring a higher level of service to the industry. Forager was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
HealthJoy
Series B in 2019
HealthJoy, LLC operates an online healthcare decision platform that aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for consumers by enabling better healthcare decisions. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, the company focuses on enhancing the benefits experience for employees while assisting organizations in managing costs. Through personalized guidance and AI-driven technology, HealthJoy provides employees with a digital benefits wallet that integrates their existing benefits, ensuring they remain informed about their options. The platform offers on-demand access to online medical consultations, healthcare concierges, and prescription savings, empowering users to make educated choices about their healthcare. By simplifying the healthcare experience and offering insights into cost-effective care options, HealthJoy helps employees improve their satisfaction and reduces the burden on human resources.
CoPilot
Seed Round in 2019
CoPilot, LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in providing advisory services for car purchases. The company offers an online platform that enables users to find the best cars and deals available in their area. By leveraging AI-assisted commerce, CoPilot aims to simplify the car-buying process for average consumers who may not be car enthusiasts or experts. The service acts as a knowledgeable partner, guiding users through selecting the right vehicle, identifying suitable dealers, and negotiating favorable prices. CoPilot is dedicated to empowering car shoppers, ensuring they make informed decisions with confidence and ease.
project44
Series C in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
SpotHero
Series C in 2018
SpotHero Inc. is a company that provides parking reservation services, allowing drivers to find, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company also operates in Toronto, Canada. SpotHero serves as a consumer marketplace for parking in North America, connecting users with various parking facilities, including lots, garages, and valet services. The platform facilitates data exchange and payment processing, streamlining the parking experience for customers.
CoPilot
Convertible Note in 2018
CoPilot, LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in providing advisory services for car purchases. The company offers an online platform that enables users to find the best cars and deals available in their area. By leveraging AI-assisted commerce, CoPilot aims to simplify the car-buying process for average consumers who may not be car enthusiasts or experts. The service acts as a knowledgeable partner, guiding users through selecting the right vehicle, identifying suitable dealers, and negotiating favorable prices. CoPilot is dedicated to empowering car shoppers, ensuring they make informed decisions with confidence and ease.
project44
Series B in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
Heretik
Seed Round in 2017
Heretik Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a software application that utilizes machine learning to enhance the contract review process. By empowering organizations to analyze contract data, Heretik aims to facilitate smarter decision-making and more favorable deals. The application assists attorneys in identifying risks, obligations, and opportunities within contracts, transforming extensive and varied contract data into valuable insights. Through its innovative approach, Heretik seeks to streamline contract management and improve overall efficiency for legal professionals.
Truss
Series A in 2017
Truss is an online marketplace to help small and medium-sized business owners find, tour, and lease space. Its tech-enabled platform and its people help you find the right space for the best price in record time. Its technology enables business owners to find the right space confidently by comparing spaces in its marketplace. Truss also offers dedicated brokers who act as the point person throughout the seamless process. Plus, it is the only platform to offer price transparency for small business owners, which means that Truss is the only site to compare pricing on traditional office space and co-working space. Truss was established in 2016 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.
HealthJoy
Series A in 2017
HealthJoy, LLC operates an online healthcare decision platform that aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for consumers by enabling better healthcare decisions. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, the company focuses on enhancing the benefits experience for employees while assisting organizations in managing costs. Through personalized guidance and AI-driven technology, HealthJoy provides employees with a digital benefits wallet that integrates their existing benefits, ensuring they remain informed about their options. The platform offers on-demand access to online medical consultations, healthcare concierges, and prescription savings, empowering users to make educated choices about their healthcare. By simplifying the healthcare experience and offering insights into cost-effective care options, HealthJoy helps employees improve their satisfaction and reduces the burden on human resources.
Kin Insurance
Seed Round in 2017
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Dina
Seed Round in 2017
Dina Care is a health technology company that focuses on improving patient outcomes by connecting health plans, patients, and caregivers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a platform that enables real-time communication among caregivers and care providers, ensuring that everyone involved in a patient's care is informed and engaged. This virtual experience allows healthcare teams to collaborate effectively, even when not physically together, fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Dina Care utilizes AI technology to gather important data from the home, identifying unmet needs and recommending evidence-based interventions, which enhances the quality of in-home care. By facilitating connections and engagement, Dina Care aims to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their own homes.
LogicGate
Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.
Datica
Series B in 2016
Datica helps highly regulated industries manage sensitive information in the cloud. Datica's customers ranges from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Catalytic
Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.
project44
Series A in 2016
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
Mimir
Debt Financing in 2016
Mimir Corporation, founded in 2014 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers the Mimir Platform, a cloud-based solution designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience in computer science education. The platform, utilized by over 70 universities, enables instructors to efficiently manage courses of any size while maintaining high educational standards. Mimir Classroom streamlines grading processes, allowing for immediate feedback, and supports more than 40 programming languages. It also features tools to monitor student progress and identify areas where comprehension may be lacking. Additionally, Mimir’s configurable plagiarism detection system addresses academic integrity concerns by deterring cheating. Schools implementing Mimir have reported an average 11% increase in final exam scores, with a significant majority of students expressing a desire for the platform to be used across all their computer science classes. Mimir operates as a subsidiary of HackerRank.
Luxury Garage Sale
Series A in 2016
Luxury Garage Sale, Inc. operates a consignment boutique and an online e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of luxury designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, jackets, pants, and various types of footwear, as well as a selection of jewelry and fashion accessories. With physical locations in Chicago, Highland Park, and Dallas, Luxury Garage Sale provides consumers with access to high-end fashion items at lower prices through a curated consignment model. The company emphasizes exceptional customer experience while making luxury fashion more accessible.
project44
Seed Round in 2016
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
Truss
Seed Round in 2016
Truss is an online marketplace to help small and medium-sized business owners find, tour, and lease space. Its tech-enabled platform and its people help you find the right space for the best price in record time. Its technology enables business owners to find the right space confidently by comparing spaces in its marketplace. Truss also offers dedicated brokers who act as the point person throughout the seamless process. Plus, it is the only platform to offer price transparency for small business owners, which means that Truss is the only site to compare pricing on traditional office space and co-working space. Truss was established in 2016 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.
Catalytic
Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.
Visibly
Series A in 2016
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in providing online eye examination services to patients across the United States. Formerly known as Opternative, Inc., the company rebranded in November 2018. Visibly offers digital vision care solutions, including refractive eye exams that determine prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including e-commerce employers, eye care providers, insurance companies, online healthcare platforms, and optical retailers. By offering a virtual vision testing platform, Visibly enables patients to conveniently renew their prescriptions from anywhere, ensuring accessibility to eye care services.
Pearachute
Seed Round in 2016
Drop in to the best kid classes in Chicago! Pearachute is a new way to help your child discover and explore activities that best fit your family’s schedule. From ballet to baseball, Pearachute gives you flexibility and variety - all in one monthly membership.
HealthFinch
Series A in 2016
Healthfinch, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology that automates and simplifies routine clinical tasks, particularly focused on prescription renewal requests and visit planning. The company's flagship product, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, integrates seamlessly with major electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena. This platform leverages EMR data to streamline workflows, assisting healthcare providers in managing prescription refill requests, pre-visit planning, and identifying care gaps. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare systems in handling repetitive EMR tasks.
SpotHero
Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. is a company that provides parking reservation services, allowing drivers to find, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company also operates in Toronto, Canada. SpotHero serves as a consumer marketplace for parking in North America, connecting users with various parking facilities, including lots, garages, and valet services. The platform facilitates data exchange and payment processing, streamlining the parking experience for customers.
MyAlerts
Series A in 2015
MyAlerts, LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a developer of an alerting platform designed to track and monitor users' favorite websites. The platform enables users to subscribe to personal alerts based on specific changes or trigger events across various categories, including products and services. By allowing users to customize updates, such as price changes or product availability, MyAlerts enhances customer engagement significantly, leading to repeat visits and better understanding of user demand. This cloud-based solution offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional personalization technology, enabling websites to implement user-personalized alerting swiftly. MyAlerts was formerly known as TrackIF LLC and has been operational since its incorporation in 2012.
G2
Series A in 2015
G2 is an online platform that facilitates the sharing of real-time business software reviews, utilizing over 1.3 million user evaluations to assist professionals in making informed purchasing decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, G2 operates a technology marketplace where businesses can research, buy, and manage various software products and services. The platform offers unbiased information on thousands of software options, enabling organizations to select the most suitable tools and services based on peer feedback and aggregated social data. This resource is valuable for business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts who seek to optimize their software selections.
Blitsy
Series A in 2015
Blitsy, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in arts and crafts, founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a comprehensive platform where creative individuals can shop for craft supplies and tools, as well as access instructional videos for various DIY projects. Blitsy focuses on providing a curated shopping experience through limited-time sale events, enhancing the value and inspiration for its customers. As of November 2017, Blitsy operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC, further solidifying its presence in the arts and crafts market.
HealthFinch
Seed Round in 2015
Healthfinch, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology that automates and simplifies routine clinical tasks, particularly focused on prescription renewal requests and visit planning. The company's flagship product, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, integrates seamlessly with major electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena. This platform leverages EMR data to streamline workflows, assisting healthcare providers in managing prescription refill requests, pre-visit planning, and identifying care gaps. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare systems in handling repetitive EMR tasks.
Luxury Garage Sale
Seed Round in 2015
Luxury Garage Sale, Inc. operates a consignment boutique and an online e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of luxury designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, jackets, pants, and various types of footwear, as well as a selection of jewelry and fashion accessories. With physical locations in Chicago, Highland Park, and Dallas, Luxury Garage Sale provides consumers with access to high-end fashion items at lower prices through a curated consignment model. The company emphasizes exceptional customer experience while making luxury fashion more accessible.
Shiftgig
Series A in 2014
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.
Morsel
Seed Round in 2014
Morsel is a mobile and web application that connects chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and their restaurants with media and diners, allowing them to share their stories and inspirations. Founded in 2013 by Kris Petersen and Ellen Malloy, the platform enables users to access, share, and create a variety of food recipes through videos. This fosters a community where chefs and food enthusiasts can narrate the stories behind their culinary creations using words and photos. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Morsel serves as a bridge between culinary professionals and the dining public, enhancing the appreciation of gastronomy.
Telnyx
Seed Round in 2014
Telnyx LLC is a global connectivity platform that specializes in providing carrier-grade voice, messaging, and telecommunications solutions over a private, cloud-agnostic IP network. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Dublin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, and São Paulo, Telnyx offers a range of services including SIP trunking, programmatic messaging, embedded communications, and telephony data. Its solutions are accessible through RESTful APIs and an intuitive Mission Control Portal, allowing users to manage their communications needs effectively. As an internationally licensed carrier, Telnyx ensures secure, high-fidelity connectivity while facilitating real-time communications across various applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations like Cisco and Philips, providing them with mission-critical services backed by 24/7 engineering support.
Blitsy
Debt Financing in 2014
Blitsy, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in arts and crafts, founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a comprehensive platform where creative individuals can shop for craft supplies and tools, as well as access instructional videos for various DIY projects. Blitsy focuses on providing a curated shopping experience through limited-time sale events, enhancing the value and inspiration for its customers. As of November 2017, Blitsy operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC, further solidifying its presence in the arts and crafts market.
Datica
Venture Round in 2014
Datica helps highly regulated industries manage sensitive information in the cloud. Datica's customers ranges from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
elicit
Series A in 2014
Elicit, Inc. is an internet SaaS software company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in enhancing on-site search functionalities for marketers and retailers. The company's software offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that allows users to customize search results based on various parameters, including context, time, keyword, and location. This capability enables businesses to better align their search results with brand narratives, marketing strategies, and promotional initiatives, ultimately transforming the search box into a valuable branding and conversion tool. Founded in 2011, Elicit aims to empower marketers by providing them with control over one of the most utilized features on their websites.
MyAlerts
Debt Financing in 2014
MyAlerts, LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a developer of an alerting platform designed to track and monitor users' favorite websites. The platform enables users to subscribe to personal alerts based on specific changes or trigger events across various categories, including products and services. By allowing users to customize updates, such as price changes or product availability, MyAlerts enhances customer engagement significantly, leading to repeat visits and better understanding of user demand. This cloud-based solution offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional personalization technology, enabling websites to implement user-personalized alerting swiftly. MyAlerts was formerly known as TrackIF LLC and has been operational since its incorporation in 2012.
Visibly
Seed Round in 2014
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in providing online eye examination services to patients across the United States. Formerly known as Opternative, Inc., the company rebranded in November 2018. Visibly offers digital vision care solutions, including refractive eye exams that determine prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including e-commerce employers, eye care providers, insurance companies, online healthcare platforms, and optical retailers. By offering a virtual vision testing platform, Visibly enables patients to conveniently renew their prescriptions from anywhere, ensuring accessibility to eye care services.
Datica
Series A in 2013
Datica helps highly regulated industries manage sensitive information in the cloud. Datica's customers ranges from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Blitsy
Seed Round in 2013
Blitsy, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in arts and crafts, founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company offers a comprehensive platform where creative individuals can shop for craft supplies and tools, as well as access instructional videos for various DIY projects. Blitsy focuses on providing a curated shopping experience through limited-time sale events, enhancing the value and inspiration for its customers. As of November 2017, Blitsy operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC, further solidifying its presence in the arts and crafts market.
HealthFinch
Seed Round in 2013
Healthfinch, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology that automates and simplifies routine clinical tasks, particularly focused on prescription renewal requests and visit planning. The company's flagship product, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, integrates seamlessly with major electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena. This platform leverages EMR data to streamline workflows, assisting healthcare providers in managing prescription refill requests, pre-visit planning, and identifying care gaps. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare systems in handling repetitive EMR tasks.
Pangea Money Transfer
Seed Round in 2013
Pangea Money Transfer is a mobile-centric platform that enables users in the United States to send money quickly and affordably to 15 countries in Latin America and Asia. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the service allows transactions to be completed in less than 30 seconds for a low flat fee. Recipients can choose to collect cash at numerous retail locations or have funds directly deposited into a bank account or onto a debit card. The application also includes features such as automatic transfers and international bill payments, enhancing the convenience and security of money transfers for users.
Retrofit
Series A in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions aimed at improving individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including coaching, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community, focusing on metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention. Retrofit employs a science-based, technology-enabled approach that combines the expertise of certified wellness professionals with interactive tools to foster healthier relationships with food and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit was previously known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC and is currently a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc. The company's mission is to empower individuals to overcome barriers to healthy living through informed and conscious lifestyle choices.
Shiftgig
Series A in 2012
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.
Power2Switch
Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is a free online resource that helps residents and businesses lower their electric bills by enabling customers to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices from multiple energy suppliers and also gain access to renewable energy. The site is currently operational in Illinois and Texas, and is launching in other deregulated states in the coming months. Power2Switch technology makes the switching process seamless for the consumer (cutting process time from weeks to hours), automated for the supplier (contract completion is easier online), and provides analytics to increase supplier efficiency in pricing.
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