81 startups in Chicago filed a Form D in the last 12 months. Together they reported $379.0M sold in 83 new rounds. The median round was $1.2M.
Startups
81
filed in 12 months
Reported new funding
$379.0M
83 rounds
Median round
$1.2M
new rounds
Largest rounds
Latest filings
| Company | Industry | Filed | Amount sold | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Nov 13, 2026 | $40,000 ↗ | 1 | |
| Healthcare | Nov 13, 2026 | $145K ↗ | 2 | |
| Healthcare | Nov 13, 2026 | $50,000 ↗ | 1 | |
| Not classified yet | Nov 10, 2026 | $0 ↗ | 0 | |
| Real Estate & Construction | Nov 10, 2026 | $1.9M ↗ | 3 | |
| Food & Agriculture | Nov 10, 2026 | $3.5M ↗ | 1 | |
| Enterprise Software | Nov 5, 2026 | $6.5M ↗ | 36 | |
| Not classified yet | Nov 3, 2026 | $8.1M ↗ | 17 | |
| Education | Oct 27, 2026 | $25,000 ↗ | 1 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | Oct 23, 2026 | $62,500 ↗ | 4 | |
| Industrial & Robotics | Oct 22, 2026 | $10,000 ↗ | 1 | |
| Industrial & Robotics | Oct 15, 2026 | $385K ↗ | 11 | |
| Not classified yet | Oct 13, 2026 | $12.3M ↗ | 25 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | Oct 5, 2026 | $250K ↗ | 1 | |
| Enterprise Software | Sep 17, 2026 | $487K ↗ | 3 |
Chicago companies 287
| Company | Industry | City | Latest filing | Latest raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SmartCharts Inc.AI software that visualizes rehabilitation notes for hospitals, care teams and insurers. | Healthcare | Chicago | Nov 13, 2026 | $50K |
 Pilot Project Brewing CoBeverage incubator and taprooms serving startup drink brands and consumers. | Food & Agriculture | Chicago | Nov 10, 2026 | $3.5M |
 Site Technologies, Inc.Property assessment software for commercial real estate owners and operators. | Real Estate & Construction | Chicago | Nov 10, 2026 | $1.9M |
| Not classified yet | Chicago | Nov 10, 2026 | — | |
Callpod, Inc.Publisher of password-management and encrypted-messaging apps for individuals and businesses. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Nov 6, 2026 | $4.6M |
 Part II Inc.Data platform for mid-market and enterprise firms that unifies business data for AI. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Nov 5, 2026 | $6.5M |
| Not classified yet | Chicago | Nov 3, 2026 | $8.1M | |
 Educaite LLCAI chat tool for K-12 schools that coaches students, plus AI training for teachers. | Education | Chicago | Oct 27, 2026 | $25K |
Intent Computing, Inc.Chicago startup founded to make AI-written code come with a machine-checked proof. | Artificial Intelligence | Chicago | Oct 23, 2026 | $62K |
 StreamShip Technologies Inc.Early-stage maker of connected hardware that syncs physical effects across distant locations. | Industrial & Robotics | Chicago | Oct 22, 2026 | $10K |
 Qdir, Inc.Develops thermal imaging sensors for small drones. | Industrial & Robotics | Chicago | Oct 15, 2026 | $385K |
| Not classified yet | Chicago | Oct 13, 2026 | $12.3M | |
Factron AI, IncFactron AI develops AI tools for factories to investigate the causes of operational problems. | Artificial Intelligence | Chicago | Oct 5, 2026 | $250K |
| Food & Agriculture | Chicago | Oct 2, 2026 | $795K | |
 ProvenAir Technologies, Inc.Aircraft records software for airlines, lessors, maintenance providers and parts suppliers. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Sep 17, 2026 | $487K |
| Not classified yet | Chicago | Sep 17, 2026 | $2.1M | |
 KeyCare, Inc.Virtual care services for health systems and health plans. | Healthcare | Chicago | Sep 15, 2026 | $1.7M |
 Noble Brands IncHemp beverages for consumers. | Food & Agriculture | Chicago | Sep 2, 2026 | $2.1M |
 ForgeVista Inc.ForgeVista builds AI software and workflows for businesses and trains their teams to use them. | Artificial Intelligence | Chicago | Sep 2, 2026 | $550K |
 Neopenda, PBCWearable vital-sign monitors for patients in resource-limited healthcare facilities. | Healthcare | Chicago | Aug 27, 2026 | $215K |
 Auvi Labs, Inc.Develops a wearable patch to monitor dialysis access for patients and clinicians. | Healthcare | Chicago | Aug 26, 2026 | $442K |
 Cardiosense, Inc.Wearable heart pressure monitoring equipment for clinicians treating patients with heart failure. | Healthcare | Chicago | Aug 24, 2026 | $26.1M |
Empirical Security, Inc.Predictive models that show enterprise security teams which vulnerabilities attackers are likely to e… | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Aug 3, 2026 | $20.8M |
 Automated Water Machines Inc d/b/a KadeyaKadeya provides workplaces with beverage vending stations that clean and reuse bottles. | Industrial & Robotics | Chicago | Jul 30, 2026 | $265K |
 Carallel, Inc.Caregiver support and digital tools for health plans, providers and employers. | Healthcare | Chicago | Jul 29, 2026 | $600K |
 RxSaveCard, Inc.Prescription payment cards help employers and employees access cash prices for medications. | Healthcare | Chicago | Jul 29, 2026 | $1.0M |
| Consumer & Retail | Chicago | Jul 29, 2026 | $1.6M | |
| Biotech & Pharma | Chicago | Jul 29, 2026 | $39 | |
 LawEngine Inc.Legal research and citation-checking software for legal professionals and educators. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Jul 27, 2026 | $100K |
 5th Medical, Inc.Develops cardiovascular medical technology. | Healthcare | Chicago | Jul 20, 2026 | $6.0M |
 Imio Technologies, Inc.Makes microbial products that help farmers recover nutrients from crop residue. | Food & Agriculture | Chicago | Jul 7, 2026 | $5.9M |
 Exactics, Inc.Develops at-home diagnostic tests for people checking for infectious diseases. | Healthcare | Chicago | Jun 25, 2026 | $855K |
 Goose Holdings, Inc.Software for pet care businesses to manage bookings and operations. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Jun 24, 2026 | $19.0M |
 AssetBlue Impact Technologies, PBCAn app that helps people find local food assistance and benefit information. | Consumer & Retail | Chicago | Jun 23, 2026 | $2.9M |
 Aure Gold Inc.Aure Gold offers individuals a way to buy and save in physical gold. | FinTech & Financial Services | Chicago | Jun 22, 2026 | $7K |
 Ocient Inc.Ocient sells data analytics and AI software to enterprises handling large datasets. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Jun 18, 2026 | — |
 Stridekick, Inc.A fitness app for friends, families and workplaces to run activity challenges. | Consumer & Retail | Chicago | Jun 17, 2026 | $1.3M |
 Ourea Energy Inc.Develops water-based energy storage systems for utilities, data centers and manufacturing plants. | Energy & Climate | Chicago | Jun 16, 2026 | $250K |
 Tiz, Inc.An online wholesale alcohol marketplace for buyers, distributors and suppliers. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | Jun 11, 2026 | $16.5M |
 Adoorn LLCSteel mailboxes and package boxes in bold colors, sold online and at Walmart. | Consumer & Retail | Chicago | Jun 9, 2026 | $1.6M |
| Not classified yet | Chicago | Jun 3, 2026 | $517 | |
 Lakril Technologies CorpLakril sells bio-based acrylic chemicals and licenses production technology to chemical producers. | Industrial & Robotics | Chicago | Jun 1, 2026 | $30K |
 Cancer IQ Inc.CancerIQ provides software that helps clinicians identify patients eligible for cancer screening and… | Healthcare | Chicago | May 26, 2026 | $4.2M |
 Switched Source Inc.Makes power flow control equipment for electric utilities. | Energy & Climate | Chicago | May 20, 2026 | $9.9M |
Ariia AI LLCAI voice and messaging agents for businesses. | Artificial Intelligence | Chicago | May 20, 2026 | $70K |
 StreamLayer Inc.Interactive advertising software for streaming publishers and platforms. | Enterprise Software | Chicago | May 18, 2026 | $1.7M |
 Paira Technologies, Inc.A double-dating app that helps singles arrange group dates. | Consumer & Retail | Chicago | May 8, 2026 | $130K |
 Rocking Inc.Sells portable rockers that let people rock in existing seats. | Consumer & Retail | Chicago | Apr 24, 2026 | $9.1M |
 AlphaBitCore Inc.AI agents for wealth and asset management firms. | Artificial Intelligence | Chicago | Apr 9, 2026 | $2.4M |
HumanImage IncDevelops skin imaging technology for clinicians to track changes that may indicate cancer. | Healthcare | Chicago | Apr 8, 2026 | $1.5M |
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Startups are the private companies counted as startups (see our startup funding data), placed by the address on their latest Form D. Registered-agent and virtual-office addresses are not counted as a location. Public companies, foreign issuers and business-combination filings are excluded.