Pritzker Group Venture Capital

Pritzker Group Venture Capital, established in 1996, is a venture capital firm that supports entrepreneurs in building and growing technology companies. Based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California, the firm invests in information technology companies across various stages, from seed to late-stage, with a focus on Series A and B rounds. Pritzker Group Venture Capital typically invests between $2 million and $8 million initially, with a total commitment of up to $20 million per company. The firm concentrates on sectors such as commerce, enterprise applications, consumer technology, healthcare IT, and emerging technologies. With a portfolio of over 150 companies, Pritzker Group Venture Capital has facilitated numerous successful exits, including Fleetmatics, SinglePlatform, and Playdom. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Pritzker Group and is known for its flexible capital structure and strategic guidance provided by its experienced team of investment professionals and entrepreneurs.

Carter Cast

Operating Partner

Lisa Flashner

Managing Director

Megan Pierce

Analyst

Craig Wortmann

Operating Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

Tovala

Series C in 2021
Tovala is a Chicago-based company that offers a unique combination of a smart oven and a fresh meal delivery service, aiming to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals. Founded in 2015 and launched in 2017, Tovala's system features an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, paired with gourmet chef-prepared meals. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals with minimal effort, requiring only the scanning of a barcode to initiate the cooking process. Tovala's service addresses the growing demand for convenient and nutritious meal solutions in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.

Ocient

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, Ocient develops a high-performance data analytics platform designed for rapid analysis of massive datasets. Its platform efficiently handles large datasets measured in terabytes, petabytes, or exabytes with trillions or quadrillions of rows, enabling organizations to harness the power of big data at scale and velocity.

Prepared Health

Series A in 2021
Prepared Health specializes in facilitating better coordination of care outside hospitals, empowering patients, connecting caregivers and providers, and enabling payers to improve member outcomes at home. Their enTouch Network ensures real-time communication among all parties involved.

Journera

Series B in 2020
Journera is a travel technology company that builds a travel experience management platform to unify and illuminate the traveler’s journey across airlines, hotels, ground transportation, restaurants, and entertainment. Its Global Experience Record integrates data from travel providers to create a real-time, end-to-end view of a traveler’s activities, enabling providers to coordinate services, improve offerings, and strengthen direct engagement and loyalty. The platform supports secure, real-time data exchange to deliver seamless journeys across partners. Based in Chicago, Journera was founded in the mid-2010s.

Tovala

Series B in 2020
Tovala is a Chicago-based company that offers a unique combination of a smart oven and a fresh meal delivery service, aiming to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals. Founded in 2015 and launched in 2017, Tovala's system features an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, paired with gourmet chef-prepared meals. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals with minimal effort, requiring only the scanning of a barcode to initiate the cooking process. Tovala's service addresses the growing demand for convenient and nutritious meal solutions in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.

Livly

Seed Round in 2019
Livly is a technology-driven property management platform for residential and commercial real estate. The platform serves developers, property operators, and third-party management companies by enabling rent payments, maintenance requests, package alerts and deliveries, resident communications, amenity reservations, and community event management. It also provides portfolio management tools, an AI-powered maintenance assistant, and analytics that support renewal predictions and sentiment insights to improve operational performance and resident experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Livly helps property managers streamline operations, engage residents, and foster a sense of community.

Visibly

Series B in 2018
Visibly is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago that provides online eye examinations and digital vision care services. It offers remote refractive assessments to determine prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses and supports optical businesses with online vision testing, prescription renewals, and integrated digital tools. The company serves consumers, eye care providers, insurers, online health platforms, and optical retailers through e-commerce channels, enabling convenient access to vision care and streamlined operations for practitioners. Formerly Opternative, it rebranded as Visibly in 2018 and was founded in 2013.

G2

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2012, G2 is a Chicago-based platform facilitating real-time business software reviews. It aggregates over 1.3 million user reviews to assist professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts in making informed decisions about software and services.

Project44

Series C in 2018
Project44 provides a cloud based visibility platform for shippers and third party logistics providers, unifying pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exceptions, digital documents and payments to deliver end to end shipment visibility across parcel, final mile, LTL, truckload, rail, intermodal and ocean. The platform digitizes the shipment lifecycle and automates key transportation processes to accelerate insights and action. It supports carrier performance analytics and integrates with multiple stakeholders to improve predictability, resilience and sustainability of supply chains. Serving more than 1,300 brands and handling over 1 billion shipments annually, Project44 operates from its Chicago headquarters with a global network of offices. The company is recognized as a market leader in visibility technology by industry analysts and peers.

SpotHero

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Journera

Series A in 2018
Journera is a travel technology company that builds a travel experience management platform to unify and illuminate the traveler’s journey across airlines, hotels, ground transportation, restaurants, and entertainment. Its Global Experience Record integrates data from travel providers to create a real-time, end-to-end view of a traveler’s activities, enabling providers to coordinate services, improve offerings, and strengthen direct engagement and loyalty. The platform supports secure, real-time data exchange to deliver seamless journeys across partners. Based in Chicago, Journera was founded in the mid-2010s.

Project44

Series B in 2018
Project44 provides a cloud based visibility platform for shippers and third party logistics providers, unifying pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exceptions, digital documents and payments to deliver end to end shipment visibility across parcel, final mile, LTL, truckload, rail, intermodal and ocean. The platform digitizes the shipment lifecycle and automates key transportation processes to accelerate insights and action. It supports carrier performance analytics and integrates with multiple stakeholders to improve predictability, resilience and sustainability of supply chains. Serving more than 1,300 brands and handling over 1 billion shipments annually, Project44 operates from its Chicago headquarters with a global network of offices. The company is recognized as a market leader in visibility technology by industry analysts and peers.

Interior Define

Series B in 2018
Interior Define Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013. It specializes in customizable furniture products, including sofas, occasional chairs, chaise lounges, and sectionals. By employing a made-to-order production approach, Interior Define allows customers to personalize their furniture according to various factors such as size, configuration, fabric, and leg style, creating a high-quality, tailored experience akin to luxury brands but at more accessible prices. The company operates through both online platforms and physical showrooms, known as Guideshops, located in major cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Customers can explore products in a 360-degree view online, order free fabric swatches, and utilize an augmented reality app to visualize furniture in their own homes. Interior Define also emphasizes customer service with complimentary white glove delivery and a standard 365-day return policy, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Tovala

Corporate Round in 2018
Tovala is a Chicago-based company that offers a unique combination of a smart oven and a fresh meal delivery service, aiming to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals. Founded in 2015 and launched in 2017, Tovala's system features an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, paired with gourmet chef-prepared meals. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals with minimal effort, requiring only the scanning of a barcode to initiate the cooking process. Tovala's service addresses the growing demand for convenient and nutritious meal solutions in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.

Tovala

Series A in 2017
Tovala is a Chicago-based company that offers a unique combination of a smart oven and a fresh meal delivery service, aiming to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals. Founded in 2015 and launched in 2017, Tovala's system features an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, paired with gourmet chef-prepared meals. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals with minimal effort, requiring only the scanning of a barcode to initiate the cooking process. Tovala's service addresses the growing demand for convenient and nutritious meal solutions in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.

Level Ex

Series A in 2017
Level Ex, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing virtual surgery mobile applications and professional medical video games aimed at physicians. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enhancing surgical training through innovative platforms, such as Virtual Technique Guides, which leverage multiplayer interactivity to facilitate virtual procedures in collaboration with medical device representatives. One of its notable products, Airway EX, is designed to help physicians master critical skills in endoscopic and interventional airway procedures, addressing various medical challenges such as obstructing tumors and complex intubations. By employing advanced video game technology and cognitive neuroscience, Level Ex enables healthcare professionals to stay current with rare cases, new medical devices, and evolving drug therapies, ultimately improving their surgical capabilities and decision-making skills.

ExplORer Surgical

Series A in 2017
ExplORer Surgical Corp. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing an interactive surgical playbook aimed at enhancing teamwork and efficiency in operating rooms. Founded in 2013, the company offers a software solution that allows healthcare providers to optimize surgical workflows, customize processes based on patient needs and surgeon preferences, and track case progression in real time. This tool facilitates improved communication among surgical teams, enabling them to coordinate activities and manage tools and supplies effectively, ultimately reducing disruptions and waste. Additionally, ExplORer Surgical provides administrators with valuable performance and scheduling data to enhance the quality of care. The company's innovative approach not only supports surgical teams but also assists medical device companies in the efficient rollout of new devices and improves medical education.

RepIQ

Seed Round in 2017
RepIQ, Inc. is a sales intelligence platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides tools designed to aid sales representatives in targeting the right business prospects. Its platform features smart prospecting, real-time sales visibility, personalized message progression, and data-driven insights. These capabilities enable clients to identify target accounts, discover key decision makers, engage prospects effectively, and ultimately enhance their sales performance. By streamlining the sales process, RepIQ aims to help its users achieve greater success in closing deals.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Outcome Health

Private Equity Round in 2017
Founded in 2006, Outcome Health delivers health intelligence technology solutions to improve patient outcomes. Its platforms include digital waiting room screens, exam room tablets, and clinical trial education tools, serving over 500 million patient visits annually. The company aims to activate the best health outcome possible for every person by providing actionable intelligence during critical moments of care.

G2

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2012, G2 is a Chicago-based platform facilitating real-time business software reviews. It aggregates over 1.3 million user reviews to assist professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts in making informed decisions about software and services.

Interior Define

Series A in 2017
Interior Define Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013. It specializes in customizable furniture products, including sofas, occasional chairs, chaise lounges, and sectionals. By employing a made-to-order production approach, Interior Define allows customers to personalize their furniture according to various factors such as size, configuration, fabric, and leg style, creating a high-quality, tailored experience akin to luxury brands but at more accessible prices. The company operates through both online platforms and physical showrooms, known as Guideshops, located in major cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Customers can explore products in a 360-degree view online, order free fabric swatches, and utilize an augmented reality app to visualize furniture in their own homes. Interior Define also emphasizes customer service with complimentary white glove delivery and a standard 365-day return policy, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Prepared Health

Seed Round in 2017
Prepared Health specializes in facilitating better coordination of care outside hospitals, empowering patients, connecting caregivers and providers, and enabling payers to improve member outcomes at home. Their enTouch Network ensures real-time communication among all parties involved.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine is a manufacturing analytics company that provides a data platform and AI-driven analytics for discrete and process manufacturing. The platform enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant through a Plant Digital Twin and supports multi-factory IoT data ingestion via edge and cloud components, along with a Manufacturing Data Platform and vertical solutions for industries such as paper, packaging, and chemicals. It integrates data from historians, RDBMS, MES, ERP, inspection and quality equipment, PLC endpoints, and spreadsheets. Serving Global 500 manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, electronics, food and beverage, industrials, oil and gas, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, Sight Machine was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Ann Arbor, Tokyo, and Taichung. The company uses AI and machine learning to continuously analyze assets, data sources, and processes from machine to enterprise to improve profitability, productivity, and sustainability.

Built In

Series A in 2016
Built In operates a global network of online communities dedicated to connecting tech professionals with job opportunities and industry insights. With over 29 websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, the company offers recruitment solutions, employer branding, and community events for tech companies and startups across various industries.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, Catalytic enables users to build intelligent automation solutions that integrate people, bots, and artificial intelligence. The platform facilitates various automation tasks, such as document and spreadsheet generation, automated responses to triggers, and data collection. It allows users to connect with existing systems, create custom integrations, and leverage machine learning for cognitive tasks. By empowering business users to develop their own automated solutions, Catalytic enhances operational efficiency and helps organizations achieve their core objectives, ultimately leading to improved customer experiences and profitability. Its client roster includes notable companies such as Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, Catalytic enables users to build intelligent automation solutions that integrate people, bots, and artificial intelligence. The platform facilitates various automation tasks, such as document and spreadsheet generation, automated responses to triggers, and data collection. It allows users to connect with existing systems, create custom integrations, and leverage machine learning for cognitive tasks. By empowering business users to develop their own automated solutions, Catalytic enhances operational efficiency and helps organizations achieve their core objectives, ultimately leading to improved customer experiences and profitability. Its client roster includes notable companies such as Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network.

Signal

Series E in 2016
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Riviter

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Riviter, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in visual search technology. The company's innovative image recognition tool utilizes artificial intelligence to identify products within images and match them with items in a retailer's inventory. By analyzing social images, Riviter provides brands with predictive insights, enabling them to effectively connect with consumers at critical moments in the shopping experience. This technology helps retailers reduce lost sales due to stockouts and irrelevant product suggestions, ultimately enhancing revenue by delivering tailored product recommendations that align with customer needs.

Page Vault

Series A in 2016
Page Vault Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a software solution designed for legal professionals to capture web content, including social media, corporate websites, and blog posts, in a forensically defensible and legally admissible manner. Founded in 2013, Page Vault offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that allows users to archive web pages as they appear online, preserving essential metadata and generating easy-to-print PDF documents. Its solution is particularly beneficial for those working in intellectual property, family law, insurance defense, general litigation, and website compliance. The company serves a diverse clientele, including law firms, government offices, corporate general counsels, insurance providers, legal consulting companies, solo practitioners, eDiscovery firms, and non-profit organizations.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine is a manufacturing analytics company that provides a data platform and AI-driven analytics for discrete and process manufacturing. The platform enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant through a Plant Digital Twin and supports multi-factory IoT data ingestion via edge and cloud components, along with a Manufacturing Data Platform and vertical solutions for industries such as paper, packaging, and chemicals. It integrates data from historians, RDBMS, MES, ERP, inspection and quality equipment, PLC endpoints, and spreadsheets. Serving Global 500 manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, electronics, food and beverage, industrials, oil and gas, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, Sight Machine was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Ann Arbor, Tokyo, and Taichung. The company uses AI and machine learning to continuously analyze assets, data sources, and processes from machine to enterprise to improve profitability, productivity, and sustainability.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, Catalytic enables users to build intelligent automation solutions that integrate people, bots, and artificial intelligence. The platform facilitates various automation tasks, such as document and spreadsheet generation, automated responses to triggers, and data collection. It allows users to connect with existing systems, create custom integrations, and leverage machine learning for cognitive tasks. By empowering business users to develop their own automated solutions, Catalytic enhances operational efficiency and helps organizations achieve their core objectives, ultimately leading to improved customer experiences and profitability. Its client roster includes notable companies such as Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network.

Visibly

Series A in 2016
Visibly is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago that provides online eye examinations and digital vision care services. It offers remote refractive assessments to determine prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses and supports optical businesses with online vision testing, prescription renewals, and integrated digital tools. The company serves consumers, eye care providers, insurers, online health platforms, and optical retailers through e-commerce channels, enabling convenient access to vision care and streamlined operations for practitioners. Formerly Opternative, it rebranded as Visibly in 2018 and was founded in 2013.

Eved

Series C in 2015
Eved, established in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in streamlining event-related financial processes. It offers an online platform that automates buying and selling processes, including accounts payable and payment processing. Key features include EvedPay, which simplifies invoice-to-payment workflows; EvedMarketplace, a directory connecting event buyers, suppliers, and industry experts; and EvedSource, a supplier relationship management tool. Eved bridges the gap between procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers, enhancing event quality and efficiency. It caters to top Fortune 500 companies and industries such as live events, music, entertainment, and film production.

Shiftgig

Series B in 2015
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.

Aerospec Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Aerospec Technologies is a Chicago-based technology company specializing in the development of an advanced three-axis flight control system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This innovative system is designed to autonomously inspect and monitor assets within the energy sector, providing high-quality data collection that enhances operational safety and efficiency. By facilitating safer operations and reducing maintenance costs, Aerospec Technologies aims to support the accelerated adoption of renewable energy solutions, ultimately benefiting stakeholders across the industry.

Built In

Seed Round in 2015
Built In operates a global network of online communities dedicated to connecting tech professionals with job opportunities and industry insights. With over 29 websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, the company offers recruitment solutions, employer branding, and community events for tech companies and startups across various industries.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

G2

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2012, G2 is a Chicago-based platform facilitating real-time business software reviews. It aggregates over 1.3 million user reviews to assist professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts in making informed decisions about software and services.

Roniin

Seed Round in 2015
Roniin is a startup studio that connects talented founders with ideas, execution, and capital to create new companies. The studio is a team of operators that work directly with the management team to co-found the next generation of industry-changing startups. They focus on and have experience in building companies that truly understand sales, that know marketing, that have great product and technology. Roniin was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Options Away

Series A in 2015
Options Away, LLC is an innovative online travel agency based in Chicago, Illinois, that was incorporated in 2011. The company offers a unique service allowing customers to hold airline tickets for a specified period, providing essential flexibility during the travel planning process. By leveraging concepts from financial options markets, Options Away enables travelers to secure flight prices while they finalize their itineraries. This approach not only protects consumers from fare increases but also allows them to benefit from potential price drops before purchasing tickets. Options Away collaborates with partner airlines to sell options on airline seats, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional booking methods. Additionally, the company integrates with various travel technology providers and online travel agencies, enhancing the travel planning experience for consumers.

Page Vault

Seed Round in 2015
Page Vault Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a software solution designed for legal professionals to capture web content, including social media, corporate websites, and blog posts, in a forensically defensible and legally admissible manner. Founded in 2013, Page Vault offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that allows users to archive web pages as they appear online, preserving essential metadata and generating easy-to-print PDF documents. Its solution is particularly beneficial for those working in intellectual property, family law, insurance defense, general litigation, and website compliance. The company serves a diverse clientele, including law firms, government offices, corporate general counsels, insurance providers, legal consulting companies, solo practitioners, eDiscovery firms, and non-profit organizations.

Telnyx

Seed Round in 2014
Telnyx develops and provides global carrier-grade communication solutions via its cloud-based platform. It offers voice, messaging, video, wireless, fax, and identity services, accessible through APIs and Mission Control Portal. Established in 2009, Telnyx operates globally with offices in Chicago, Dublin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, and São Paulo.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Built In

Seed Round in 2014
Built In operates a global network of online communities dedicated to connecting tech professionals with job opportunities and industry insights. With over 29 websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, the company offers recruitment solutions, employer branding, and community events for tech companies and startups across various industries.

Sittercity

Debt Financing in 2013
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Sittercity

Series C in 2013
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Signal

Series D in 2013
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

AVIA

Series A in 2013
AVIA Inc. is a digital transformation partner for healthcare organizations, founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in developing a knowledge-sharing and collaboration platform that offers market intelligence, collaborative tools, and results-based consulting services. AVIA aims to address the strategic challenges faced by healthcare providers by facilitating access to a network of health systems and strategic partners. Their platform allows healthcare leaders to research, evaluate, and select digital health solutions, while also engaging with expert consultants to guide them through the digital transformation process. This comprehensive approach enables healthcare enterprises to innovate and achieve digital success effectively.

SpotHero

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Retrofit

Series A in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in personalized weight management solutions and disease prevention products. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC, Retrofit focuses on addressing metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention through a comprehensive approach that includes personalized coaching, a smart app and dashboard, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community. The company's offerings are designed to help both employers and individuals improve their relationships with food and physical activity, utilizing evidence-based strategies delivered by certified wellness experts. Retrofit operates as a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc., enhancing its ability to provide effective health solutions based on sound medical research and clinical data.

Cartavi

Series A in 2012
Cartavi is a cloud-based document-sharing solution tailored for real estate professionals. Founded in 2009 by Glenn Shimkus and Paul Koziarz, the company is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. Its platform enables secure management and sharing of documents essential for real estate transactions, accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Additionally, Cartavi offers a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, enhancing its usability for industry stakeholders.

Citybot

Seed Round in 2012
Citybot Inc. is a mobile application company based in San Diego, California, that enables users, both tourists and locals, to create self-guided tours and itineraries. Founded in 2011, Citybot serves a variety of major cities across the United States, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. The application is designed to enhance the travel experience by allowing users to explore their chosen destinations at their own pace.

SpotHero

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Eventup

Seed Round in 2012
Eventup is an online marketplace that connects event planners with a wide range of venues, including homes, lofts, hotels, galleries, warehouses, and other unique spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the platform serves major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. Eventup streamlines the search, booking, and management of venues, offering property owners a way to monetize underused spaces while giving clients quick access to diverse event locations.

Moxie Jean

Seed Round in 2012
Moxie Jean is an online retailer based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, specializing in the buying and selling of high-quality children's clothing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on providing busy parents with affordable options for outfitting their rapidly growing children in like-new apparel. Moxie Jean offers a diverse selection of items, including onesies, sleepers, play clothes, dressy outfits, holiday attire, bibs, and socks. To facilitate the resale of children's clothing, Moxie Jean provides customers with prepaid mailer bags, allowing them to send in gently used items for credit toward future purchases. This service helps parents manage their children's wardrobe needs without incurring excessive costs.

Signal

Series C in 2012
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Retrofit

Venture Round in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in personalized weight management solutions and disease prevention products. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC, Retrofit focuses on addressing metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention through a comprehensive approach that includes personalized coaching, a smart app and dashboard, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community. The company's offerings are designed to help both employers and individuals improve their relationships with food and physical activity, utilizing evidence-based strategies delivered by certified wellness experts. Retrofit operates as a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc., enhancing its ability to provide effective health solutions based on sound medical research and clinical data.

SimpleRelevance

Seed Round in 2012
SimpleRelevance Inc. is a marketing technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in providing a personalization platform for digital marketers. Established in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing customer engagement through personalized and automated marketing across various channels, including emails, digital advertisements, and mobile applications. By leveraging machine learning technology, SimpleRelevance enables businesses to optimize their marketing messages using both internal and external customer data. This approach allows for tailored communications that consider factors such as customer behavior and preferences, resulting in improved conversion rates and return on investment. SimpleRelevance caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as media, finance, and retail. In December 2015, the company was acquired by Rise Interactive, further integrating its innovative technology into the broader marketing solutions offered by its parent company.

Eved

Series B in 2012
Eved, established in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in streamlining event-related financial processes. It offers an online platform that automates buying and selling processes, including accounts payable and payment processing. Key features include EvedPay, which simplifies invoice-to-payment workflows; EvedMarketplace, a directory connecting event buyers, suppliers, and industry experts; and EvedSource, a supplier relationship management tool. Eved bridges the gap between procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers, enhancing event quality and efficiency. It caters to top Fortune 500 companies and industries such as live events, music, entertainment, and film production.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is an online platform that assists residents and small businesses in the United States in reducing their electricity expenses by connecting them with various energy suppliers. The service allows users to search for, switch, and save on electricity supply prices, while also offering options for renewable energy. Currently operational in Illinois and Texas, Power2Switch is set to expand into other deregulated states. The company's technology streamlines the switching process, significantly reducing the time required for consumers to switch suppliers from weeks to hours, while automating contract completion for energy suppliers through an online interface. Additionally, Power2Switch provides analytics aimed at enhancing supplier efficiency in pricing.

Signal

Series B in 2011
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Beyond Credentials

Seed Round in 2011
Beyond Credentials, Inc. is an online platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that facilitates connections between job candidates and companies through customizable pitch pages. Founded in 2008, the company enables users to create and manage their own domains, which serve as secure and professional hosts for their professional identities. Candidates can share their profiles with their networks and potential employers, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of their qualifications and experiences. The platform also supports various methods of sharing, including email and social media, to enhance visibility and accessibility for job seekers, thereby bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.

Sittercity

Series B in 2011
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

The Exchangery

Seed Round in 2011
Exchangery, Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2011 that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for creating commodity exchanges. The firm offers a unique approach by supplying the necessary technology, infrastructure, and regulatory services to facilitate the establishment of these exchanges. Additionally, Exchangery provides clearing relationship services and customizable trading screens, allowing clients to design a distinct online presence for their exchanges. Through its innovative offerings, Exchangery aims to streamline the process of launching and operating commodity exchanges.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is an online platform that assists residents and small businesses in the United States in reducing their electricity expenses by connecting them with various energy suppliers. The service allows users to search for, switch, and save on electricity supply prices, while also offering options for renewable energy. Currently operational in Illinois and Texas, Power2Switch is set to expand into other deregulated states. The company's technology streamlines the switching process, significantly reducing the time required for consumers to switch suppliers from weeks to hours, while automating contract completion for energy suppliers through an online interface. Additionally, Power2Switch provides analytics aimed at enhancing supplier efficiency in pricing.

GiveForward

Venture Round in 2011
GiveForward, established in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that facilitates personalized fundraising campaigns. The company specializes in creating custom fundraising webpages for individuals and families facing various challenges, such as medical expenses, organ transplants, funerals, and disaster relief. These pages can be shared via social media to raise funds directly for the beneficiary. As of 2017, GiveForward operates as a subsidiary of YouCaring.

Univa

Venture Round in 2011
Univa Corporation, founded in 2004 and based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system designed to optimize data center resources. Its offerings also feature various add-ons such as Container Edition, which enhances the efficiency of Docker containers; Short Jobs, which enables rapid task execution; and License Orchestrator for managing licensed application features across clusters. Additionally, Univa provides the Universal Resource Broker for hosting big data frameworks, UniSight Reporting for usage analytics, UniCloud for leveraging cloud resources, and Navops, a cloud-automation platform. These solutions empower organizations to manage and optimize applications, containers, and data center services effectively. Univa operates additional offices in Markham, Canada, and Munich and Regensburg, Germany, and it is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Signal

Series A in 2010
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Firm58

Series C in 2010
Firm58, Inc. is a provider of web-based financial management software solutions that streamline trade operations for capital market firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance back-office automation. Its platform includes solutions for revenue management and billing, profit analysis, compliance and surveillance, and trader P&L reporting, addressing the complexities of trade operations across various asset classes such as equities, futures, options, foreign exchange, and fixed income. Firm58 aims to increase revenue and operational efficiency for its customers, which include global market exchanges, institutional brokerages, clearing and non-clearing broker-dealers, and proprietary trading firms. In January 2019, Firm58 was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc.

Sittercity

Venture Round in 2009
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Univa

Series B in 2008
Univa Corporation, founded in 2004 and based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system designed to optimize data center resources. Its offerings also feature various add-ons such as Container Edition, which enhances the efficiency of Docker containers; Short Jobs, which enables rapid task execution; and License Orchestrator for managing licensed application features across clusters. Additionally, Univa provides the Universal Resource Broker for hosting big data frameworks, UniSight Reporting for usage analytics, UniCloud for leveraging cloud resources, and Navops, a cloud-automation platform. These solutions empower organizations to manage and optimize applications, containers, and data center services effectively. Univa operates additional offices in Markham, Canada, and Munich and Regensburg, Germany, and it is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Firm58

Series B in 2008
Firm58, Inc. is a provider of web-based financial management software solutions that streamline trade operations for capital market firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance back-office automation. Its platform includes solutions for revenue management and billing, profit analysis, compliance and surveillance, and trader P&L reporting, addressing the complexities of trade operations across various asset classes such as equities, futures, options, foreign exchange, and fixed income. Firm58 aims to increase revenue and operational efficiency for its customers, which include global market exchanges, institutional brokerages, clearing and non-clearing broker-dealers, and proprietary trading firms. In January 2019, Firm58 was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc.

Firm58

Series A in 2007
Firm58, Inc. is a provider of web-based financial management software solutions that streamline trade operations for capital market firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance back-office automation. Its platform includes solutions for revenue management and billing, profit analysis, compliance and surveillance, and trader P&L reporting, addressing the complexities of trade operations across various asset classes such as equities, futures, options, foreign exchange, and fixed income. Firm58 aims to increase revenue and operational efficiency for its customers, which include global market exchanges, institutional brokerages, clearing and non-clearing broker-dealers, and proprietary trading firms. In January 2019, Firm58 was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc.

Univa

Series A in 2005
Univa Corporation, founded in 2004 and based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system designed to optimize data center resources. Its offerings also feature various add-ons such as Container Edition, which enhances the efficiency of Docker containers; Short Jobs, which enables rapid task execution; and License Orchestrator for managing licensed application features across clusters. Additionally, Univa provides the Universal Resource Broker for hosting big data frameworks, UniSight Reporting for usage analytics, UniCloud for leveraging cloud resources, and Navops, a cloud-automation platform. These solutions empower organizations to manage and optimize applications, containers, and data center services effectively. Univa operates additional offices in Markham, Canada, and Munich and Regensburg, Germany, and it is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

iLink Global

Venture Round in 2000
iLink Global offers specialized recruitment solutions to various industries such as architecture, engineering, energy, automation, and telecommunication sectors. They provide contract, contract-to-direct, and direct hire staffing services tailored to these industries' unique needs. Additionally, iLink Global operates an eLogistics platform that facilitates international shipping for e-commerce companies and online shoppers. This platform offers real-time shipment pricing, cost estimation, tracking services, and carrier-neutral solutions, ensuring efficient transportation of goods globally. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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