The Ecosystem of Chicago Startups

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Founded in 2010, Sprout Social is built on the idea that the world is better when businesses and customers communicate freely. We exist to help streamline and enhance those conversations—with customers, prospects and enthusiasts. Our platform is packed with handy features but stays out of the way to let brands easily engage with people and build lasting relationships. Sprout is a private company backed by the venture funds of NEA and Lightbank. In four years, we’ve earned the trust of more than 15,000 amazing customers and our team has grown into the hundreds. We stay active in the industry and love to share our insights and cultivate conversations with other social business enthusiasts. Read more

Leading & only independent consumer marketplace for parking in North America. Read more

Yello's leading talent acquisition software is used by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth businesses to attract and nurture top talent Read more

Klover leverages important assets and data to level the financial playing field. Read more

ThreeKit is a 3D product configuration and visualization platform that enables brands to create and manage beautiful visuals at scale. Read more

Phenix is a real-time streaming tech platform that streams synchronous real-time video to broadcast-sized audiences. Read more

WyzAnt.com is an online marketplace for in-person and online tutoring. Parents and students can research and review tutor bios, credentials, customer reviews, background checks and more to ensure they find the perfect tutor for their individual needs. WyzAnt also offers visitors access to thousands of free educational resources including a question and answer forum, how-to videos, lesson plans, and a directory of study guides and tutorials. We believe that all students learn differently and that the most effective and enjoyable way to learn is through customized, one-on-one instruction. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for students of all ages to find the help they need Read more

M1 Finance specializes in financial technology, investing, investments, fintech, automation. Read more

Basis Technologies, formerly ‘Centro,’ provides cloud-based workflow automation and business intelligence software for marketing. Read more

The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace that helps women remain active in the workforce. Read more

RedShelf is a distributor of digital learning materials for the higher education community. Read more

ParkWhiz is the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking spaces before reaching their destination. Read more

Kin Insurance is an insure-tech startup that specializes in fixing home insurance. Read more

Leading companies use dscout to engage users in improving their existing experiences and inventing new ones. Our platform connects organizations with early adopters who work with companies to gather insights, develop ideas and ultimately launch new stuff. This unprecedented access to users comes at a fraction of the cost and time of more traditional approaches. dscout’s roster of blue chip customers in technology, consumer packaged goods and retail, points to the enormous scale of tapping into consumer-facing innovation budgets: ~$100B in the US alone.  Read more

Hireology is a staffing and hiring platform for the franchise and retail-automotive industries. Read more

Built In is a network of online communities for tech companies and startups. Read more

FactoryFix helps industrial and manufacturing companies get projects done by connecting them with local Experts that specialize in exactly the type of work they need done. We are an online marketplace for any service you would need in a factory including: Engineering Services, Equipment Maintenance, Repair Services, System Integration, and more. Read more

Nature’s Fynd is a food company that makes nutritional vegan protein from a microbe. Read more

Provi is a communication platform that simplifies the operations for bars, restaurants, and retailers in ordering booze. Read more

Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that hopes to help folks grow closer to God. Read more

NOCD provides online therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), one of the most severe, prevalent, and misunderstood mental health conditions. Read more

Foxtrot is a mobile app that lets customers shop their curated collections of drinks, food, and everyday essentials. Read more

YCharts is a financial software company that was founded in 2009 and is backed by Morningstar. YCharts provides the analytic power of a financial terminal (such as Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ), but with the ease of use and accessibility of a modern website. Investment professionals across the financial services spectrum have found the product to be a valuable complement to their existing investment tools, or as a lower cost replacement.  Read more

Tovala is a smart oven that sits on your countertop and is paired with a companion meal delivery service.  Read more

Chowbus is a delivery platform that provides authentic Asian food sourced from local independent restaurants and stores. Read more

Luminary Media provides podcast application that contains various digital audio files. Read more

HomeX is a home services platform designed for homeowners and service providers offering virtual solutions with remote assist. Read more

Puttshack offers indoor mini-golf ball-tracking technology. Read more

Tegus is a market intelligence platform for investors that provides thousands of instantly available, peer-led expert call transcripts. Read more

ShoppingGives encourages consumers to make an impact through its change commerce technology. Read more

We help companies, non-profits, and campaigns leverage their data to develop smarter strategy, make better decisions, and build stronger, data-driven organizations. To apply for a job, please visit: www.civisanalytics.com/apply Read more

Higi's platform enables & empowers users to self-screen their biometrics & share that data with a trusted health professional. Read more

Creating new economic opportunities for companies, communities and countries around the world. Read more

CoPilot is an assisted commerce platform that provides expert partner services for car purchases. Read more

At Inventables we believe the world is at the beginning of a new renaissance. We see power in product development shifting from major corporations to individual designers and entrepreneurs. The availability of low cost manufacturing tools and low cost distribution on internet sites are leveling the playing field. Small teams can now make unique high value products that major corporations can’t justify because they aren't for the masses. Read more

Bartesian offers a capsule-based machine that enables individuals to make homemade cocktails. Read more

FourKites is a logistics technology platform utilizing the latest Machine-2-Machine (M2M) technologies. FourKites platform enables better collaboration between shippers, 3PL’s, brokers and asset based trucking companies by shortening the communication lag time using proactive tracking technologies. Read more

Accuradio is a multichannel internet radio station that caters to audiences with varied tastes. Read more

Everspring develops online and hybrid courses that deliver engagement free from traditional constraints. Read more

Figo Pet Insurance develops a cloud-based pet insurance platform designed to provide pet healthcare services. Read more

Fast Radius is an industrial company that provides production-grade additive manufacturing solutions. Read more

The Federal Savings Bank Read more

LogicGate builds technology that allows businesses to automate and track disorganized processes in risk and compliance. Read more

PharmaCann is a vertically-integrated and unified medical cannabis company changing the way people view cannabis. Read more

Unitas Global is a platform=based managed network service provider connecting edge to cloud everywhere. Read more

Zero Hash offers a post-trade settlement utility to bridge a fragmented market of diverse execution platforms. Read more

Jiobit personal safety products secure your most precious assets with trusted and long lasting location technology. Jiobit is a fully vertical tech stack that includes a device coupled with software products and recurring subscriptions; what we call Hardware Enabled SaaS. Read more