Discover 37+ active venture capital funds in Illinois. Find the right investors for your startup.
This page lists 37 venture capital funds based in Illinois, each verified against SEC Form D filings with EDGAR accession numbers.
Fund sizes, filing dates, and general partner names come directly from regulatory filings — not estimates. Contact details are enriched from fund websites and verified public sources.
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Illinois VC funds typically invest around $139M per round, with early-stage funds focusing on $500K-$2M seed rounds and growth funds writing checks of $10M+. The median check size across 37 active funds is $139M.
There are 37 active, contact-verified VC funds in Illinois with a combined AUM of $5.2B. Of these, 0 have filed with the SEC in the last 90 days, indicating recent fundraising or investment activity.
The most active investment sectors in Illinois are Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Biotech. Many funds invest across multiple sectors, but these represent the highest concentration of dedicated capital.
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.
Illinois has investors across all stages: pre-seed ($50K-$500K), seed ($500K-$2M), Series A ($2M-$15M), and growth ($15M+). The average equity taken is 15-20% for Series A rounds. Use the stage filters above to find funds matching your current round.
Early-stage VCs in Illinois typically take 15-25% equity in a Series A round, while seed investors may take 10-20%. The exact amount depends on valuation, round size, and negotiation. Pre-seed rounds through SAFEs often defer valuation entirely.
Start by filtering funds by your industry and stage above. Look for VCs with relevant portfolio companies, check their recent SEC filings to confirm they're actively deploying capital, and prioritize funds where you can get a warm introduction through mutual connections or portfolio founders.
Last updated: 6/20/2026 | Data sources: SEC EDGAR filings, company websites |About our data