33 seed investors in Illinois, including 29 in Chicago
We list 33 seed investors in Illinois as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Chicago (26), Naperville (1) and Morton Grove (1). 29 of the 33 are in the Chicago metro area, so this page is also our list of seed investors in Chicago.
Top 5 seed 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 (40: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), stage focus (15: all of it when seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), 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 (20) and completeness of the public record (10). Stage and regional focus are 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.
Multimodal Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Naperville, IL · Stages: Seed · Focus: AI, Robotics, Fintech, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs seed; names the US as where it invests; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Jump Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Private fund assets: $456M (SEC Form ADV)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $456M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs seed, Series A; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
New Stack
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Fintech, Healthtech, Industrial Tech · 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); backs pre-seed, seed; 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: AI, Healthtech, Generalist, Fintech · 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); backs pre-seed, seed; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Alliance Venture Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Morton Grove, IL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Healthtech, SaaS · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $40M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $40M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); backs pre-seed, seed; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 16 of 33 seed investors in Illinois
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimodal Ventures | VC firm | Naperville, IL | Seed | AI, Robotics, Fintech, SaaS | New fund, Oct 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Jump Capital | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS | New deal, Oct 2026 | $456M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| New Stack | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Fintech, Healthtech, Industrial Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| M25 | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Healthtech, Generalist, Fintech | New deal, Sep 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Alliance Venture Capital | VC firm | Morton Grove, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Healthtech, SaaS | New deal, Oct 2026 | $40M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Nine Four Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Proptech, AI, Fintech, SaaS | Portfolio news, Oct 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| 7wire Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed | Healthtech, AI, Medtech, SaaS | New fund, Oct 2026 | $300M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Promus Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | Deep Tech, Space, Industrial Tech, Mobility | Portfolio news, Sep 2026 | $203M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | firm email · Unlock |
| Serra Capital | VC firm | Champaign, IL | Seed | Agritech, Food and Beverage, Deep Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Distributed Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | Fintech, Insurtech, Healthtech, AI | New deal, Jul 2026 | $90M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Origin Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Future of Work, SaaS, Marketplace | New deal, May 2026 | $130M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| ARCH Venture Partners | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | Biotech, Healthtech, Deep Tech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $3.0B (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Barrel Ventures | VC firm | Evanston, IL | Seed | Food and Beverage, Logistics, Fintech, AI | New fund, May 2026 | $30M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Capitalize VC | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | Marketing Tech, AI, Media, Fintech | Portfolio news, Jun 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Atoms VC | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed | Energy, Proptech, Deep Tech, Healthtech | New fund, Feb 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Hyde Park Angels | VC firm | Darien, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Ecommerce, Fintech, Logistics | Portfolio news, Nov 2026 | $50M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
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29 seed investors in Chicago
21 of the 29 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months; the median fund size on file is $75M (SEC Form D, 25 firms); the most recent fund filings are from Multimodal Ventures (Oct 2026), 7wire Ventures (Oct 2026) and New Stack (Sep 2026); of the 29 with a stage on file, seed (29), Series A (14) and pre-seed (9); the count covers the metro area, by city: Chicago (26), Naperville (1) and Evanston (1); the paid file holds 149 named decision-makers for them.
The first 5 in list order: Multimodal Ventures, Jump Capital, New Stack, M25 and Nine Four Ventures. They are ranked with the rest of the list, by the same rule.
How these 33 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 26 | 79% |
| Naperville | 1 | 3% |
| Morton Grove | 1 | 3% |
| Champaign | 1 | 3% |
| Evanston | 1 | 3% |
| Darien | 1 | 3% |
| Winnetka | 1 | 3% |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 3% |
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI | 23 | 70% |
| SaaS | 21 | 64% |
| Fintech | 18 | 55% |
| Healthtech | 17 | 52% |
| Industrial Tech | 8 | 24% |
| Logistics | 8 | 24% |
| Medtech | 8 | 24% |
| Deep Tech | 7 | 21% |
| Robotics | 5 | 15% |
| Hardware | 5 | 15% |
| Insurtech | 5 | 15% |
| Proptech | 5 | 15% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 32 | 97% |
| Corporate VC | 1 | 3% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 33 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 33 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. Stage: the firm states that it invests at seed. 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 (40: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), stage focus (15: all of it when seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), 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 (20) and completeness of the public record (10). Stage and regional focus are 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 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 33 rows: stage 33, sector 32, fund size 32, website 33. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 32 rows, firm email on 14, LinkedIn page on 28, check size on 2.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many seed investors in Illinois are there?
We list 33 as of November 2026. 24 of the 33 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Chicago (26), Naperville (1) and Morton Grove (1).
Which seed investors in Illinois raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
13 of the 33 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Multimodal Ventures (Oct 2026), 7wire Ventures (Oct 2026) and Serra Capital (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of seed investors in Illinois?
The median fund size on file for this list is $75M, across the 27 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 6 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact seed investors in Illinois?
The paid file holds 178 named decision-makers across 32 of these 33 and a firm email for 14. 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 seed investors in Illinois come from?
All 33 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 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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