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Find top investors in Illinois for your business

Investor Hunt connects you with angel investors, venture capital firms, micro VCs, and investment partners based in Illinois. Search by industry, location, stage, or past investments and build targeted investor lead lists in minutes. Premium features and data such as investor contact details are only available on paid plans.

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Cities

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Industries

B2B53198Information Technology42581Consumer Internet41013Health Care40358Enterprise Software36891Finance36624Software36132FinTech35284E-commerce29152Wellness28229
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types

Angel/Individual67685Venture Capital49968Private Equity Firm43757Investor24327Investment Partner9362Founder4727Micro VC3686Investment Bank2643CEO2325Finance Operator1848
See more Explore different types of investors and choose the ones that align with your business goals.

stages

Seed37762Early Stage Venture12127Pre-Seed8580Series A5494Series B3954Crowdfunding757Late Stage Venture654Non Equity Assistance315Initial Coin Offering88Grant26
See more Learn about the funding stages investors are interested in and find the right match for your business.

investments

Self-employed303Google294Uber243Goldman Sachs201Facebook195FleetCor Technologies190Angel Investor189Attentive188Airbnb186Microsoft186
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Kevin Ondyak

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Brian Bodik

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Angel/Individual

Details

Matt Sweeney

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Cole Michalek

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Julie Bender

United States,

Illinois,

Wilmette

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Eleanor Welles-Gertz

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Jim Milbery

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Michael Sachaj

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Angel Group,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Andrew Boyd

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Accelerator,

Investor

Details

Robert Finkel

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Angel/Individual

Details

Steve Farsht

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Micro VC,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Soenda Howell

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital

Details

John Starcevich

United States,

Illinois,

Deerfield

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Growth Operator,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Joseph Rondinelli

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Iman Jalali

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Angel/Individual

Details

Anna Haghgooie

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Accelerator

Details

Jared Golden

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Angel/Individual,

Marketing Operator

Details

Sam Delisi

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Operator,

Investor

Details

Steve Stober

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Investment Bank,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Mike Preuss

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator

Details

Paul Carbery

United States,

Illinois,

Chicago

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Find the right investors for your startup

Raising capital is often easier when you connect with investors who understand your local market. Investor Hunt helps you find investors in Illinois, from angels and micro VCs to major venture firms. Each profile includes details like type, stage, industry focus, and past portfolio companies, so you can see who is most relevant to your business. Premium users can unlock verified contact data and export ready-to-use investor lists, making it easier to pitch investors in Illinois with confidence.

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