# Chicago Ventures

> Chicago seed-stage venture firm (Merchandise Mart) that leads early rounds for technology companies and partners hands-on through the first institutional years. Thesis spans supply chain and logistics, fintech, healthcare, enterprise tools, proptech, mobility, and related software — with a bias that enduring companies can be built outside coastal hubs. HQ: 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL.

## Profile

- **Typical check size:** $250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, IL
- **AUM:** N/A
- **Rounds they lead:** Pre-Seed, Seed
- **Rounds they invest:** Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+

## Links

- [Website](https://chicagoventures.com/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-ventures)

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