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This free sheet contains 100 VC firms, with information about the countries, cities, stages, and industries they invest in, as well as their contact details.
ARCH Venture Partners
ARCH is a venture firm specializing in life science innovations, aiming to prevent, detect, and cure diseases through investments across all stages, from seed to post-IPO. Established in 1986, they focus on high-impact scientific discoveries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
487
Number of Exits
107
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Post-Ipo, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
1986
CB Rank
95,878
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
TechNexus fosters collaboration between leading corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs to create new business models, revenue streams, and markets. They primarily focus on early-stage investments, blending B2B and B2C strategies since 2007.
Key Info
Number of Investments
258
Number of Exits
18
Industries
B2B, B2C, Business Development, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Other, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2007
CB Rank
47,779
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
Pritzker Group Venture Capital partners with entrepreneurs to build market-leading technology companies. Since 1996, they have focused on early to late-stage ventures, offering deep industry expertise and strategic support.
Key Info
Number of Investments
236
Number of Exits
62
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
1996
CB Rank
107,227
Second Century Ventures
Second Century Ventures promotes innovation within the real estate industry through strategic investments in early to late-stage ventures. Founded in 2009, they focus on technologies that enhance real estate, smart homes, and financial services.
Key Info
Number of Investments
210
Number of Exits
25
Industries
Commercial Real Estate, Financial Services, Smart Home, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Consumer Electronics, Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Real Estate
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
2009
CB Rank
98,138
Lightbank
Lightbank, a $700M AUM VC founded by serial entrepreneur Eric Lefkofsky, invests in SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, and consumer sectors. Since 2010, they have leveraged their expertise to support high-growth companies across multiple industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
197
Number of Exits
43
Industries
EdTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Human Resources, Internet, Local, Mobile, Small and Medium Businesses
Industry Groups
Administrative Services, Education, Financial Services, Internet Services, Mobile, Other, Sales and Marketing, Software
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2010
CB Rank
281,830
HPA (Hyde Park Angels)
HPA is an early-stage investor providing venture capital and strategic support to companies in the financial services sector. Established in 2007, they focus on investments in fintech and related industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
145
Number of Exits
25
Industries
Finance, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, FinTech
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2007
CB Rank
124,753
Hyde Park Venture Partners
Hyde Park Venture Partners is an early-stage VC firm focusing on high-growth technology startups in the mid-continent U.S. market. Since 2011, they have invested in enterprise software, fintech, and financial services sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
175
Number of Exits
41
Industries
Enterprise Software, Financial Services, FinTech, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Software
Investment Stage
Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2011
CB Rank
54,265
IrishAngels
IrishAngels is an angel investing network affiliated with the University of Notre Dame, investing in B2B, consumer, and medical companies. Established in 2012, they provide early-stage funding and strategic support to innovative startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
173
Number of Exits
15
Industries
B2B, Consumer, Financial Services, Medical, SaaS
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Health Care, Software
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
82,243
OCA Ventures
OCA Ventures is an entrepreneur-friendly, hands-on early-stage VC firm. Founded in 1999, they focus on investments in the finance and venture capital sectors, offering collaborative support to early-stage companies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
171
Number of Exits
31
Industries
Finance, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
1999
CB Rank
89,707
M25
M25 is the most active early-stage VC firm investing in Midwest-based startups across 14 states and over 100 companies. Since 2015, they have focused on a wide range of industries, offering tailored support to emerging enterprises.
Key Info
Number of Investments
167
Number of Exits
20
Industries
Consumer, Enterprise, Enterprise Software, Finance, FinTech
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Software
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
119,460
Chicago Ventures
Chicago Ventures leads seed rounds in finance, financial services, and venture capital. Since 2012, they have focused on early-stage investments, providing strategic guidance and capital to innovative startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
167
Number of Exits
31
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
224,901
Jump Capital
Jump Capital is a thesis-driven, sector-focused VC firm specializing in Seed/Series A investments. Since 2012, they have provided operating-centric support to companies in fintech, SaaS, and digital media sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
162
Number of Exits
35
Industries
B2B, Digital Media, Financial Services, FinTech, SaaS
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Media and Entertainment, Software
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage Venture, Non Equity Assistance, Private Equity, Seed
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
155,616
S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures is a VC firm focused on food and agriculture industries, investing across all stages from seed to post-IPO. Founded in 2014, they support sustainable innovation in these critical sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
159
Number of Exits
6
Industries
Agriculture, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Agriculture and Farming, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Post-Ipo, Seed
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
49,271
CMT Digital
CMT Digital is a global blockchain and web3-focused trading and VC firm specializing in early-stage investments. Since 2017, they have concentrated on driving innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech.
Key Info
Number of Investments
143
Number of Exits
5
Industries
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, FinTech
Industry Groups
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Payments, Software
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
35,703
TechRise Chicago
TechRise Chicago is a multi-stakeholder initiative supporting Black and Latinx tech founders. Established in 2021, they provide early-stage funding, grants, and strategic support across diverse industries to foster innovation and inclusivity.
Key Info
Number of Investments
140
Industries
Construction, Education, Finance, F&B, Insurance, Medical, Professional Services, Web Design
Industry Groups
Design, Education, Financial Services, F&B, Health Care, Real Estate
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Grant, Seed
Year Founded
2021
CB Rank
159,568
Cleveland Avenue
Cleveland Avenue is a VC firm investing in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across industries like AI, e-commerce, and food and beverage. Founded in 2015, they focus on scalable innovations in emerging sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
135
Number of Exits
10
Industries
AgTech, AI, Big Data, E-Commerce, F&B, Lifestyle, Robotics, Supply Chain Management, Wellness
Industry Groups
Agriculture and Farming, AI, Commerce and Shopping, Community and Lifestyle, Data and Analytics, Financial Services, F&B, Hardware, Health Care, Lending and Investments, Science and Engineering, Software, Transportation
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
262,317
Origin Ventures
Origin Ventures is an early-stage VC firm investing in software and marketing companies that enable the Digital Native economy. Since 1999, they have supported startups in professional services and financial technology sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
116
Number of Exits
19
Industries
Business Development, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
1999
CB Rank
35,065
Moderne Ventures
Moderne Ventures invests in technology companies within real estate, finance, insurance, and sustainability sectors. Since 2015, they have focused on early to late-stage ventures, driving innovation across these critical 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
G Squared
G Squared is a growth-stage VC firm that invests privately in dynamic companies. Founded in 2011, they offer strategic support across various stages, from early to post-IPO, focusing on professional services and financial sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
101
Number of Exits
32
Industries
Business Development, Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Professional Services
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Post-Ipo, Secondary Market, Seed
Year Founded
2011
CB Rank
62,707
Corazon Capital
Corazon Capital is a VC firm focused on early-stage opportunities in finance and venture capital. Since 2014, they have provided capital and strategic guidance to startups aiming to disrupt established markets.
Key Info
Number of Investments
94
Number of Exits
15
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
79,015
First Analysis
First Analysis is a venture capital firm offering equity research, investment banking, and sales and trading services. Established in 1981, they focus on early to late-stage investments in the financial services and banking sectors.
Key Info
Number of Investments
94
Number of Exits
32
Industries
Banking, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
1981
CB Rank
159,780
Sandbox Industries
Sandbox Industries bridges the gap between startups and corporations through strategic venture funds, accelerators, and consulting services. Founded in 2003, they invest in early to late-stage ventures across various industries.
Key Info
Number of Investments
92
Number of Exits
23
Industries
Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Year Founded
2023
CB Rank
127,711
Impact Engine
Impact Engine is a VC and private equity firm investing in early-stage companies focused on education, health care, and sustainability. Since 2012, they have provided financial and human capital to drive impact-driven innovation.
Key Info
Number of Investments
84
Number of Exits
6
Industries
EdTech, Energy Efficiency, Enterprise Software, Health Care, Impact Investing, Information Technology
Industry Groups
Education, Energy, Financial Services, Health Care, Information Technology, Lending and Investments, Software, Sustainability
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
135,805
MATH Venture Partners
MATH Venture Partners invests in teams with an unfair advantage in customer acquisition. Founded in 2014, they focus on early to late-stage ventures, providing strategic support to scalable businesses.
Key Info
Number of Investments
71
Number of Exits
13
Industries
Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
189,856
7wire Ventures
7wire Ventures invests in early and growth-stage companies focused on healthcare IT, digital healthcare, and mobile health. Since 2011, they have driven innovation in health and education sectors through strategic investments.
Key Info
Number of Investments
70
Number of Exits
4
Industries
Education, Health Care, mHealth
Industry Groups
Education, Health Care, Mobile
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2011
CB Rank
50,544
New Stack Ventures
New Stack Ventures is a VC firm investing in pre-revenue startups in early commercialization phases. Founded in 2015, they focus on finance, internet, and venture capital sectors, providing early-stage capital and support.
Key Info
Number of Investments
68
Number of Exits
4
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Internet, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Internet Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
81,323
Jumpstart Ventures
Jumpstart Ventures is an investment fund partnering with entrepreneurs solving complex problems through intelligent innovation. Established in 2011, they focus on early to late-stage ventures in enterprise software and financial services.
Key Info
Number of Investments
64
Number of Exits
17
Industries
Angel Investment, Enterprise Software, Financial Services
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments, Software
Investment Stage
Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Year Founded
2011
CB Rank
192,298
Motivate Venture Capital
Motivate Venture Capital is a venture firm investing in Pre-seed and Seed-stage companies across the US and Canada. Focused on Financial Services, Manufacturing, and SaaS, they specialize in early-stage ventures, supporting innovative startups since 2019.
Key Info
Number of Investments
60
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Financial Services, Manufacturing, SaaS
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Software
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2019
CB Rank
172,875
Illinois Ventures
Illinois Ventures is a seed and early-stage technology investment firm focused on research-derived companies in information technologies. Since 2000, they have been investing in innovative startups, particularly in Financial Services and Venture Capital, with a strong emphasis on early-stage ventures.
Key Info
Number of Investments
59
Number of Exits
9
Industries
Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Year Founded
2000
CB Rank
199,325
JK&B Capital
JK&B Capital is a VC firm focused on software, IT, and communications markets. Founded in 1996, they specialize in early and late-stage investments, leveraging deep industry knowledge to drive growth in tech companies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
113
Number of Exits
36
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Industry Groups
Financial Services, Lending and Investments
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture
Year Founded
1996
CB Rank
219,531
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