Discover 23+ active venture capital funds in Illinois. Find the right investors for your startup.
Illinois ranks #1 globally for startup ecosystem strength, with over 45,000 active startups and180 unicorn companies.
The state has seen 450 successful exits in the past 12 months, demonstrating strong investor confidence and market maturity.
Highly competitive market with abundant capital and experienced talent pool
Strong growth with increased competition for quality deals
Illinois VC funds typically invest between $8.729053930434784e+129B per round, with early-stage funds focusing on $500K-$2M seed rounds and growth funds writing checks of $10M+. The median check size is $8.729053930434784e+129B.
Most Illinois startups take 3-6 months to close their funding round, from initial outreach to signed term sheet. This includes 2-4 weeks for initial meetings, 4-8 weeks for due diligence, and 2-4 weeks for legal documentation.
Last updated: 2/4/2026 | Data sources: SEC EDGAR filings, company websites |About our data