Moderne Ventures
Moderne Ventures invests in technology companies that intersect with real estate, finance, insurance, home services, and sustainability, fostering innovation across these sectors. With over 100 investments, Moderne supports early to late-stage ventures, driving growth in these essential industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
103
Number of Exits
23
Industries
Business Development, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity
Year founded
2015
CB Rank
110,078
Healthbox
Healthbox is a leading healthcare advisory firm that partners with organizations to develop strategic programs and innovations, enhancing overall health outcomes. With nearly 100 investments, it supports ventures from seed to late stages, focusing on financial services and healthcare.
Key Info
Number of Investments
97
Number of Exits
15
Industries
Advice, Financial Services, Health Care
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Health Care, Media and Entertainment
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Year founded
2010
CB Rank
201,551
Alliance
Alliance is the premier accelerator and community for Web3 founders, driving innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and financial services. With a focus on early to late-stage ventures, Alliance empowers startups to lead the next wave of decentralized technology.
Key Info
Number of Investments
74
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Finance, Web3
Industry Groups
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Internet Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year founded
2020
CB Rank
99,086
mHUB
mHUB is a leading innovation and entrepreneurial center focused on hardtech, manufacturing, and IoT. It nurtures early-stage ventures in hardware and product design, fostering a community of innovators in electronics, manufacturing, and consumer products.
Key Info
Number of Investments
44
Industries
Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Innovation Management, Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Product Design
Industry Groups
Consumer Electronics, Design, Hardware, Internet Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Year founded
2017
CB Rank
18,844
Relish
Relish Works is an innovation hub dedicated to pioneering the next evolution of the food industry. It challenges the status quo by supporting early-stage ventures that bring transformative ideas to food processing, finance, and related sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
16
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Finance, Food and Beverage, Food Processing
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Food and Beverage
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year founded
2017
CB Rank
119,923
University of Chicago New Venture Challenge
The Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) is one of the nation's premier business launch programs, offering grants to startups since 1996. It has a legacy of nurturing successful ventures across various industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
12
Industries
Industry agnostic
Investment Stage
Grant
Year founded
1996
CB Rank
757,958
Duality
Duality is the first accelerator program in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to quantum technology startups. It provides seed funding and grants to innovative ventures, driving advancements in quantum computing and related fields.
Key Info
Number of Investments
10
Industries
Quantum Technology
Investment Stage
Grant, Seed
Year founded
2021
CB Rank
76,316
REACH
REACH is an accelerator focused on scaling technology companies within real estate and adjacent industries. It supports ventures at various stages, fostering innovation in business development, finance, marketing, and real estate.
Key Info
Number of Investments
9
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Business Development, Finance, Financial Services, Marketing, Real Estate
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate, Sales and Marketing
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year founded
2012
CB Rank
205,482
MATTER
MATTER accelerates the development of technology solutions for the healthcare industry, enhancing products and services across biopharma, medical devices, and health diagnostics. It supports ventures at all stages, driving innovation in healthcare.
Key Info
Number of Investments
7
Industries
Biopharma, Communities, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Information Technology, Life Science, Medical, Medical Device
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Community and Lifestyle, Health Care, Information Technology, Science and Engineering
Investment Stage
Grant, Seed, Venture
Year founded
2014
CB Rank
25,401
Food Foundry
Food Foundry is a growth accelerator program dedicated to boosting the business growth of startups in the catering and food industries. It provides seed funding and tailored promotion solutions to help companies scale.
Key Info
Number of Investments
7
Industries
Business Development, Food and Beverage
Industry Groups
Food and Beverage, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Seed
Year founded
2018
CB Rank
360,558
1871
1871 empowers startup founders to transform the financial sector by creating innovative services and solutions. Through grants and strategic support, it helps ventures navigate and reshape the financial landscape.
Key Info
Number of Investments
4
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, FinTech
Investment Stage
Grant
Year founded
2012
CB Rank
951,600
Naturally Chicago
Naturally Chicago fosters growth in the Good Food and Natural Product industries by providing programs, events, sponsorships, and memberships. It supports industry professionals with resources and networking opportunities to drive sustainable success.
Key Info
Number of Investments
2
Industries
Business Development, Food and Beverage, Professional Networking, Training
Industry Groups
Community and Lifestyle, Education, Food and Beverage, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Grant
Year founded
2019
CB Rank
829,032
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