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Chicago, United States
Invests in early‑stage technology startups founded by local entrepreneurs with world‑class teams and global growth potential.
Portfolio
17+
Employees
3+
Founded
2017
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U
Invests in early‑stage technology startups founded by local entrepreneurs with world‑class teams and global growth potential.
Portfolio
17+
Employees
3+
Founded
2017
AUM
N/A
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
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Ability.ai develops AI agents that automate digital marketing strategies by combining user insights with advanced marketing intelligence to identify target audiences and recommend effective channels. This platform significantly reduces the time required for market research and strategy development, enabling marketers to prepare for client engagements in just 15 minutes.
Altris develops sodium-ion batteries using a patented cathode manufacturing process that utilizes abundant raw materials like salt, wood, and iron, ensuring a minimal carbon footprint. The company's technology addresses the need for safer, sustainable energy storage solutions with competitive energy density and long cycle life, suitable for various applications including energy storage and transportation.
Bloomcoding provides online coding education for children aged 7-14, integrating weekly lessons with physical educational gadgets for immersive learning. Students learn Python and other languages to create 3D, VR, and AR experiences. The program also features weekly life skills sessions focused on collaborative game development and soft skill enhancement.
Funding: $1.7M
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Funding: $1.7M
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Provides an online car financing platform that offers hire purchase (HP) and personal contract purchase (PCP) options with interest rates starting at 6.9% APR, enabling customers to spread the cost of their vehicles into manageable monthly payments. The platform streamlines the application process through a mobile app, allowing users to check eligibility, calculate payments, and complete purchases without paperwork or sales calls.
Funding: $350.7M
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Funding: $350.7M
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Cloudprinter.com provides a RESTful print API that connects applications to a global network of 381 print locations across 104 countries, enabling businesses to print and ship products on demand. This platform addresses the challenge of local fulfillment by allowing users to automate print orders and manage them efficiently from anywhere.
Provides end-to-end robotic automation solutions for warehouses, integrating AI-powered software with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for tasks like picking, packing, and sorting. This system reduces labor costs, improves order accuracy, and optimizes warehouse space utilization, addressing challenges such as labor shortages and inefficiency in logistics operations.
Dynamiq provides an enterprise platform for building and deploying generative AI applications using a low-code agentic builder, fine-tuning capabilities, and robust observability tools. The platform enables organizations to rapidly prototype and implement AI solutions while maintaining control over their data and reducing development time from months to hours.
Embed developed APIs for securities execution, clearing, settlement, and custody tailored for the financial services industry. These APIs streamline transaction processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing the complexities associated with managing securities.
Funding: $40.0M
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Funding: $40.0M
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Esper Bionics develops AI-powered prosthetic devices, including a bionic hand that utilizes advanced motor control for human-like dexterity and customizable grip. The company addresses the needs of individuals with limb differences by providing prostheses that enhance functionality and improve daily living experiences.
Funding: $5.0M
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Funding: $5.0M
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Fintech Farm develops and operates digital banks in emerging markets by providing a complete technology stack, including AI-driven credit models and mobile banking applications. The company addresses the lack of accessible and efficient banking solutions in these regions, enabling traditional banks to enhance customer engagement and drive financial inclusion.
Haiqu provides a platform for building and running frontier quantum applications. The service focuses on enabling users to manage the complexities inherent in quantum computing environments. This allows organizations to develop and execute advanced quantum algorithms effectively.
Funding: $11.0M
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Funding: $11.0M
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Heal is a nonprofit ecommerce platform that utilizes experience-based peer support to help individuals with mental illness reconnect with their passions through creative expression. By empowering emerging artists to showcase their work, Heal reinvests 100% of its profits into community-building initiatives that foster meaningful connections.
Instock provides a Robotics-as-a-Service platform that uses autonomous mobile robots in a goods‑to‑person layout to store inventory in high‑density containers and deliver items to pick stations on demand. Customers can model their warehouse with a digital‑twin tool, pay quarterly based on storage bins and throughput, and receive installation, maintenance, and training as part of a modular, scalable fulfillment solution.
Funding: $3.2M
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Funding: $3.2M
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Jome aggregates new‑construction home inventories from participating builders and uses an AI recommendation engine to match buyers with properties based on budget, features, and location. The platform displays real‑time pricing, incentives, and enables instant tour scheduling, while a dashboard tracks purchase milestones and stores documents. Builders pay referral and marketing fees; the service is free for homebuyers.
Funding: $9.8M
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Funding: $9.8M
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Provides an AI-powered platform for analyzing open-source media data to detect and assess disinformation, coordinated inauthentic behavior, and information manipulation. The platform enables businesses, governments, and NGOs to protect their brands, citizens, and operations from reputational risks and misinformation by revealing harmful narratives and providing actionable insights.
Preply is an online marketplace that connects learners with over 100,000 vetted tutors for language and other subjects, offering searchable filters, flexible scheduling, and an integrated video classroom for one‑on‑one lessons. The platform provides personalized lesson plans, a money‑back guarantee, and a corporate solution with AI‑driven practice and analytics for employee language training.
Funding: $42.0M
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Funding: $42.0M
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SIZE is a platform focused on building infrastructure for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The company develops tools and services aimed at improving market access and operational efficiency within digital asset markets. It supports the ongoing development and expansion of Web3 financial primitives.