Startups in Illinois

Browse startups based in Illinois. Our community includes 4 startups in Illinois across all sectors and stages, from bootstrapped to growth-stage companies.

4
Total Startups
25%
With Revenue
25%
Technical Founders
Chicago
Top City
Ben Wiggins

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Illinois Startups (4)

Docuseal

by Kriti Pinto

Launched

Chicago, IL

Stage: BOOTSTRAPPED
B2B SAASDEVELOPER TOOLSAPIS AND PLATFORMS
SaaSOpen Source
Website

Cache Banking

by David Yunghans

MVP

Urbana, IL

Stage: PRE SEED
CRYPTO BLOCKCHAINFINTECHPAYMENTS
ServicesTransactional

Crypto holders lack seamless banking options to convert and use crypto as everyday fiat across global currencies.

Product BuiltRepeat Founder

NanoPattern Technologies

by Yu Kambe

Alpha

Chicago, IL

Stage: SEED
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICSMANUFACTURING TECH
HardwareLicensing

AI and advanced computing require more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors, but current industry is limited by the size of interconnect wires (20 micron), limiting performance and efficiency.

Product BuiltRevenueTechnicalWebsiteLinkedIn

SuDe Beauty

by Maureen Minogue

Prototype

Chicago, IL

Stage: PRE SEED
DTC BRANDSCONSUMER HEALTH
E-Commerce

97% of nail polish contains PFAS ("forever chemicals"); 80M people exposed, 92% without disclosure. Nail polish formulation traces to 1920s DuPont automotive lacquer.

Website
Ben Wiggins

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About Illinois Startups

Illinois is home to 4 startups in our community. Most are concentrated in Chicago, Urbana.

Local ecosystems offer advantages including regional investor networks, local customer bases, and community support. 1 startups in Illinois are generating revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Illinois startups are in this directory?
We currently track 4 Illinois startups in our community. 3 have built a product, and 1 are generating revenue.
What percentage of Illinois startups have technical founders?
25% of Illinois startups in our directory have at least one technical co-founder, which is an important signal for investors evaluating a startup's ability to build and iterate on their product.
How can I invest in Illinois startups?
The Founders' Group connects investors with vetted Illinois startups. Our AI-powered matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, and thesis alignment. Browse our investor directory or contact us to learn more.
Where are most Illinois startups located?
The highest concentration of Illinois startups in our community is in Chicago, Urbana. However, we work with startups from across the US and internationally.

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Ben Wiggins

7x Founder · 1 Exit · Experienced Angel Investor · CIO Family Office

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