A look at the people, companies and organizations that define and drive the local ecosystem.
March 31, 2022
This Shark Tanker raised $4.2M to give you cash back for TikTok posts
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March 23, 2022
Chicago startup connects artists directly to DJ Khaled and other stars
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March 22, 2022
This Chicago VC gives money to founders to support their mental health
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March 21, 2022
A device to better transport organs wins UChicago startup competition
Profiles
March 17, 2022
This Googler's startup wants to make planning group dinners less crazy
Profiles
March 14, 2022
Despite 'squirrelly' market, Chicago firm forges ahead with SPAC deal
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February 28, 2022
How Fifth Star plans to invest millions in Chicago's Black founders
Profiles
February 24, 2022
How B2B became big business for Cameo
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February 17, 2022
As FTX’s crypto empire grows, its US operations start in Chicago
Profiles
February 16, 2022
Founding a company is hard. This VC brings empathy to the cap table.
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February 15, 2022
Fast-growing Chicago cybersecurity startup looks to double head count
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February 14, 2022
Restaurants need tech support. This startup thinks it has the answer.
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