15 industrial tech investors in Illinois
We list 15 industrial tech investors in Illinois as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 5 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Chicago (12), Winnetka (2) and Warrenville (1).
Top 5 industrial tech investors in Illinois, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
New Stack
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Industrial Tech, AI, Fintech, Healthtech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $125M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $125M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); states industrial tech and manufacturing as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 3 named decision-makers on file.
M25
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Industrial Tech, AI, Healthtech, Generalist · Latest activity: New deal, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in Sep 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states industrial tech and manufacturing as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Promus Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Industrial Tech, Deep Tech, Space, Mobility · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Sep 2026 · Private fund assets: $203M (SEC Form ADV)
Portfolio news dated Sep 2026; $203M on file (SEC Form ADV); states industrial tech and manufacturing as a focus.
Origin Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Industrial Tech, AI, Future of Work, SaaS · Latest activity: New deal, May 2026 · Fund size on file: $130M (SEC Form D, 2023)
Dated new deal in May 2026; $130M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); states industrial tech and manufacturing as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
81 Collection
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Growth · Focus: Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Jun 2026 · Fund size on file: $42M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Jun 2026; $42M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states industrial tech and manufacturing as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 4 named decision-makers on file.
First 10 of 15 industrial tech investors in Illinois
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Stack | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | Industrial Tech, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| M25 | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | Industrial Tech, AI, Healthtech, Generalist | New deal, Sep 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Promus Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | Industrial Tech, Deep Tech, Space, Mobility | Portfolio news, Sep 2026 | $203M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | firm email · Unlock |
| Origin Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | Industrial Tech, AI, Future of Work, SaaS | New deal, May 2026 | $130M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| 81 Collection | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Growth | Industrial Tech | New fund, Jun 2026 | $42M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Energize Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Series A, Series B, Growth, Any stage | Industrial Tech, Energy, AI, Climate Tech | New deal, Sep 2026 | $328M (SEC Form D, 2020) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Atlas Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A, Series B | Industrial Tech, Logistics, AI, Cybersecurity | New fund, Sep 2026 | $23M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Atoms VC | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed | Industrial Tech, Energy, Proptech, Deep Tech | New fund, Feb 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| UA1 VC | VC firm | Winnetka, IL | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Industrial Tech, Defense Tech, Deep Tech, Robotics | New fund, Apr 2026 | $21M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Sente Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed | Industrial Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Climate Tech | New fund, Nov 2024 | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
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How these 15 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 12 | 80% |
| Winnetka | 2 | 13% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 27% |
| Seed | 8 | 53% |
| Series A | 6 | 40% |
| Series B | 3 | 20% |
| Growth | 3 | 20% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
Method and limits
- Source
- All 15 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 15 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states industrial tech and manufacturing as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Place: head office in Illinois.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 15 rows: stage 12, sector 15, fund size 14, website 15. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 13 rows, firm email on 4, LinkedIn page on 11, check size on 1.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many industrial tech investors in Illinois are there?
We list 15 as of November 2026. 9 of the 15 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Chicago (12), Winnetka (2) and Warrenville (1).
Which industrial tech investors in Illinois raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
5 of the 15 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are New Stack (Sep 2026), Atlas Ventures (Sep 2026) and 81 Collection (Jun 2026).
What is the typical fund size of industrial tech investors in Illinois?
The median fund size on file for this list is $50M, across the 11 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 4 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact industrial tech investors in Illinois?
The paid file holds 63 named decision-makers across 13 of these 15 and a firm email for 4. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on industrial tech investors in Illinois come from?
All 15 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 5 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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