35 AI investors in Illinois
We list 35 AI investors in Illinois as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Chicago (24), Winnetka (2) and Naperville (1).
Top 5 AI investors in Illinois, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Jump Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Private fund assets: $456M (SEC Form ADV)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $456M on file (SEC Form ADV); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
New Stack
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Fintech, Healthtech, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $125M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $125M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Bewater
Type: VC firm · HQ: Winnetka, IL · Focus: AI, Cybersecurity, Gaming, Developer Tools · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $150M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $150M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
M25
Type: VC firm · HQ: Chicago, IL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Healthtech, Generalist, Fintech · Latest activity: New deal, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in Sep 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Multimodal Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Naperville, IL · Stages: Seed · Focus: AI, Robotics, Fintech, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 1 named decision-maker on file.
First 17 of 35 AI investors in Illinois
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Capital | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS | New deal, Oct 2026 | $456M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| New Stack | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Fintech, Healthtech, Industrial Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Bewater | VC firm | Winnetka, IL | AI, Cybersecurity, Gaming, Developer Tools | New fund, Oct 2026 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| M25 | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Healthtech, Generalist, Fintech | New deal, Sep 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Multimodal Ventures | VC firm | Naperville, IL | Seed | AI, Robotics, Fintech, SaaS | New fund, Oct 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Alliance Venture Capital | VC firm | Morton Grove, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Healthtech, SaaS | New deal, Oct 2026 | $40M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Nine Four Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | AI, Proptech, Fintech, SaaS | Portfolio news, Oct 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Distributed Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Fintech, Insurtech, Healthtech | New deal, Jul 2026 | $90M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Origin Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Future of Work, SaaS, Marketplace | New deal, May 2026 | $130M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| LightX Capital | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed | AI, Robotics, Healthtech, SaaS | New fund, Nov 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Energize Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Series A, Series B, Growth, Any stage | AI, Energy, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech | New deal, Sep 2026 | $328M (SEC Form D, 2020) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| 7wire Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed | AI, Healthtech, Medtech, SaaS | New fund, Oct 2026 | $300M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Capitalize VC | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Marketing Tech, Media, Fintech | Portfolio news, Jun 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Sandbox Clinical Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | AI, Insurtech, Healthtech, Fintech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Hyde Park Angels | VC firm | Darien, IL | Seed, Series A | AI, Ecommerce, Fintech, Logistics | Portfolio news, Nov 2026 | $50M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Hyde Park Venture Partners | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | AI, Fintech, SaaS, Healthtech | New deal, Apr 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Atlas Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A, Series B | AI, Logistics, Cybersecurity, Industrial Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $23M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
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How these 35 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 24 | 69% |
| Winnetka | 2 | 6% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 13 | 37% |
| Seed | 23 | 66% |
| Series A | 14 | 40% |
| Series B | 6 | 17% |
| Growth | 6 | 17% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 34 | 97% |
| Corporate VC | 1 | 3% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 35 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 35 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states AI as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Place: head office in Illinois.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 35 rows: stage 32, sector 35, fund size 33, website 35. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 34 rows, firm email on 12, LinkedIn page on 26, check size on 3.
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- Email hello@theinvestordatabase.com or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many AI investors in Illinois are there?
We list 35 as of November 2026. 25 of the 35 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Chicago (24), Winnetka (2) and Naperville (1).
Which AI investors in Illinois raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
14 of the 35 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are LightX Capital (Nov 2026), Multimodal Ventures (Oct 2026) and 7wire Ventures (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of AI investors in Illinois?
The median fund size on file for this list is $95M, across the 28 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 7 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact AI investors in Illinois?
The paid file holds 193 named decision-makers across 34 of these 35 and a firm email for 12. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on AI investors in Illinois come from?
All 35 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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