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

Eric Duboe

Vice President

Lisa Flashner

Managing Director

Pierce, Megan

Analyst

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
Ocient Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytical software solutions for database management. Founded in 2018, Ocient has developed a data analytics platform capable of rapidly analyzing massive datasets, ranging from tens of terabytes to exabytes, which can contain trillions or quadrillions of rows. The platform is designed to efficiently ingest billions of rows per second while filtering and computing aggregate results at speeds of up to trillions of rows per second. This capability allows organizations to effectively leverage large datasets, enabling them to gain insights at scale and with high velocity.

Dina

Series A in 2021
Dina Care is a health technology company that focuses on improving patient outcomes by connecting health plans, patients, and caregivers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a platform that enables real-time communication among caregivers and care providers, ensuring that everyone involved in a patient's care is informed and engaged. This virtual experience allows healthcare teams to collaborate effectively, even when not physically together, fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Dina Care utilizes AI technology to gather important data from the home, identifying unmet needs and recommending evidence-based interventions, which enhances the quality of in-home care. By facilitating connections and engagement, Dina Care aims to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their own homes.

Journera

Series B in 2020
Journera, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in experience management for the travel industry. Established in 2015, the company has developed a platform known as the Global Experience Record, which facilitates a secure, real-time data exchange among various travel providers, including airlines, hotels, ground transportation, restaurants, and entertainment services. This platform enables travel-related companies to create a comprehensive view of a traveler's journey, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience. By unifying data across different travel verticals, Journera allows clients to improve customer engagement and loyalty through more seamless and personalized travel experiences.

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, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017, that specializes in providing a residential management platform tailored for commercial and multi-family real estate owners and operators. The company's application facilitates property management by enabling streamlined communication between property managers and tenants, overseeing community events, handling maintenance requests, managing package deliveries, processing rent payments, and reserving amenities. Livly's platform also incorporates advanced features such as AI-powered maintenance assistance and analytics tools that predict renewal scores and assess overall resident sentiment. By delivering user-friendly solutions, Livly aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve resident satisfaction within the multi-family rental sector.

Visibly

Series B in 2018
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in online eye examination services for patients across the United States. Originally known as Opternative, Inc., the company rebranded in November 2018. Visibly offers a refractive eye exam to measure prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, providing a digital solution for vision care. Its products cater to a variety of sectors, including e-commerce employers, eye care providers, insurance companies, online healthcare platforms, and optical retail. By offering a virtual vision testing technology, Visibly ensures that patients can conveniently renew their prescriptions and address their eye health needs from anywhere at any time, enhancing accessibility to essential eye care services.

G2

Series C in 2018
G2 is a technology marketplace that facilitates the research, purchase, and management of business software and services. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, G2 offers a platform where users can share real-time reviews of software products, drawing on over 1.3 million user-generated reviews. This extensive repository of peer feedback allows business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to make informed decisions when selecting software solutions. By providing unbiased information about a wide range of software offerings, G2 aims to empower organizations to optimize their purchasing choices and enhance their operational effectiveness.

project44

Series C in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based visibility platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, project44 manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and automotive. The company's platform integrates solutions for pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and exception management, allowing for greater transparency and automation in transportation processes. By connecting shippers and carriers, project44 drives predictability, resilience, and sustainability in the supply chain, establishing itself as a market leader recognized for its innovative capabilities and high customer satisfaction.

SpotHero

Series C in 2018
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

Journera

Series A in 2018
Journera, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in experience management for the travel industry. Established in 2015, the company has developed a platform known as the Global Experience Record, which facilitates a secure, real-time data exchange among various travel providers, including airlines, hotels, ground transportation, restaurants, and entertainment services. This platform enables travel-related companies to create a comprehensive view of a traveler's journey, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience. By unifying data across different travel verticals, Journera allows clients to improve customer engagement and loyalty through more seamless and personalized travel experiences.

project44

Series B in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based visibility platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, project44 manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and automotive. The company's platform integrates solutions for pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and exception management, allowing for greater transparency and automation in transportation processes. By connecting shippers and carriers, project44 drives predictability, resilience, and sustainability in the supply chain, establishing itself as a market leader recognized for its innovative capabilities and high customer satisfaction.

Interior Define

Series B in 2018
Interior Define Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in offering a range of customizable furniture products, including sofas, chairs, beds, and dining pieces. The company employs a made-to-order production approach, allowing customers to personalize their furniture in various aspects such as size, fabric, configuration, and leg style. This model minimizes inventory costs, enabling Interior Define to provide high-quality custom furniture at accessible prices. Customers can explore their options online through a 360-degree viewing experience and order free fabric swatches. Additionally, the company offers an augmented reality app to visualize furniture in their homes. Interior Define also operates Guideshop locations in several major cities, where customers can experience the products firsthand and receive personalized consultations from expert staff. The company is known for its customer-centric services, including 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 develops virtual surgery mobile applications aimed at enhancing the skills of physicians through immersive training experiences. The company offers a platform called Virtual Technique Guides, which leverages cloud gaming technology to facilitate interactive surgical training. This platform allows surgeons to perform virtual procedures alongside medical device sales representatives in a web conferencing environment. Additionally, Level Ex has developed Airway EX, an app tailored for mastering critical endoscopic and interventional airway procedures. This application addresses various medical scenarios, including managing obstructing tumors, vocal cord injuries, and complex intubations in both adult and pediatric patients. Founded in 2015, Level Ex combines video game technology and cognitive neuroscience to provide physicians with tools to navigate rare medical cases, new medical devices, and evolving drug therapies.

ExplORer Surgical

Series A in 2017
ExplORer Surgical Corp. develops an interactive surgical playbook that enhances teamwork and communication in the operating room. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a software solution that allows healthcare providers to compare performance, track case progression in real time, and forecast various operational metrics, such as staffing and equipment use. The platform provides customizable surgical workflows tailored to patient needs and surgeon preferences, minimizing disruptions and reducing waste. By facilitating coordination among surgical teams and offering real-time performance data, the software improves efficiency and quality of care, enabling medical professionals to focus on successful procedures. Additionally, ExplORer Surgical aids medical device companies in the rollout of new devices, contributing to improved medical education and operational cost savings.

RepIQ

Seed Round in 2017
RepIQ, Inc. is a sales intelligence platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The platform is designed to assist sales representatives in effectively targeting potential business prospects. Its features include smart prospecting, real-time sales visibility, personalized message progression, and data-driven insights. By leveraging these tools, RepIQ enables clients to identify target accounts, engage key decision makers, and ultimately increase their sales effectiveness.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

Outcome Health

Private Equity Round in 2017
Outcome Health, established in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in health intelligence technology solutions. The company's core offerings include digital waiting room screens, exam room tablets, and digital anatomy boards, which provide patients and caregivers with relevant health information and educational content during critical moments of care. These tools aim to enhance patient-physician communication, improve clinical trial awareness, and support better healthcare decisions. Outcome Health serves outpatient healthcare facilities and collaborates with global life sciences and medical device companies. The company has experienced significant growth, doubling its scale annually, and plans to expand its technology platform to reach 500 million patient visits annually. In 2017, the company rebranded from ContextMedia Health to Outcome Health to better reflect its mission to activate the best health outcome for every person.

G2

Series B in 2017
G2 is a technology marketplace that facilitates the research, purchase, and management of business software and services. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, G2 offers a platform where users can share real-time reviews of software products, drawing on over 1.3 million user-generated reviews. This extensive repository of peer feedback allows business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to make informed decisions when selecting software solutions. By providing unbiased information about a wide range of software offerings, G2 aims to empower organizations to optimize their purchasing choices and enhance their operational effectiveness.

Interior Define

Series A in 2017
Interior Define Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in offering a range of customizable furniture products, including sofas, chairs, beds, and dining pieces. The company employs a made-to-order production approach, allowing customers to personalize their furniture in various aspects such as size, fabric, configuration, and leg style. This model minimizes inventory costs, enabling Interior Define to provide high-quality custom furniture at accessible prices. Customers can explore their options online through a 360-degree viewing experience and order free fabric swatches. Additionally, the company offers an augmented reality app to visualize furniture in their homes. Interior Define also operates Guideshop locations in several major cities, where customers can experience the products firsthand and receive personalized consultations from expert staff. The company is known for its customer-centric services, including complimentary white glove delivery and a standard 365-day return policy, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Dina

Seed Round in 2017
Dina Care is a health technology company that focuses on improving patient outcomes by connecting health plans, patients, and caregivers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a platform that enables real-time communication among caregivers and care providers, ensuring that everyone involved in a patient's care is informed and engaged. This virtual experience allows healthcare teams to collaborate effectively, even when not physically together, fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Dina Care utilizes AI technology to gather important data from the home, identifying unmet needs and recommending evidence-based interventions, which enhances the quality of in-home care. By facilitating connections and engagement, Dina Care aims to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their own homes.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine Inc. develops a manufacturing analytics platform that provides real-time visibility and actionable insights across manufacturing operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tokyo, Japan; and Taichung, Taiwan, the company serves Global 500 clients in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include FactoryTX Edge and FactoryTX Cloud for multi-factory IoT data management, as well as a Manufacturing Data Platform that integrates multiple data sources such as data historians, RDBMS, MES, and ERP systems. The platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help manufacturers enhance quality, productivity, and sustainability by continuously analyzing assets and processes at all levels of the organization.

Built In

Series A in 2016
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

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., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in visual search technology that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance online shopping experiences. The company's image recognition tool identifies products within images and matches them with items in retailers' inventories, thereby minimizing lost sales due to stockouts and irrelevant product suggestions. By providing brands with predictive insights derived from social images, Riviter enables them to connect effectively with consumers at critical moments of consumption. This technology empowers large brands to prioritize their marketing efforts based on audience, context, and product relevance, ultimately driving revenue growth.

Page Vault

Series A in 2016
Page Vault Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a cloud-based 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, the platform enables users to archive web pages as they appear online, preserving essential metadata and generating easily printable PDF documents. This service is utilized by a diverse clientele, including law firms, government offices, corporate legal departments, insurance providers, and legal consultants, across various fields such as intellectual property, family law, and compliance. Page Vault's solution simplifies the process of capturing web content, providing a trusted third-party chain of custody that meets the needs of professionals requiring reliable evidence for use in U.S. courts.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine Inc. develops a manufacturing analytics platform that provides real-time visibility and actionable insights across manufacturing operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tokyo, Japan; and Taichung, Taiwan, the company serves Global 500 clients in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include FactoryTX Edge and FactoryTX Cloud for multi-factory IoT data management, as well as a Manufacturing Data Platform that integrates multiple data sources such as data historians, RDBMS, MES, and ERP systems. The platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help manufacturers enhance quality, productivity, and sustainability by continuously analyzing assets and processes at all levels of the organization.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Visibly

Series A in 2016
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in online eye examination services for patients across the United States. Originally known as Opternative, Inc., the company rebranded in November 2018. Visibly offers a refractive eye exam to measure prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, providing a digital solution for vision care. Its products cater to a variety of sectors, including e-commerce employers, eye care providers, insurance companies, online healthcare platforms, and optical retail. By offering a virtual vision testing technology, Visibly ensures that patients can conveniently renew their prescriptions and address their eye health needs from anywhere at any time, enhancing accessibility to essential eye care services.

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, connecting procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers. Key features include EvedPay for automated invoice-to-payment processing, EvedMarketplace for industry connections, and EvedSource for supplier relationship management. The company caters to top Fortune 500 companies and industries such as live events, music and entertainment, and film and TV productions, enhancing event quality and enabling secure, compliant digital payments.

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 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with an intelligent three-axis flight control system. This system autonomously inspects, monitors, and collects high-quality data, particularly for the energy industry. By providing advanced drone inspection services, Aerospec Technologies aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency while facilitating the adoption of renewable energy solutions. The insights generated from their technology enable clients to improve safety measures for all stakeholders and reduce maintenance costs associated with their assets.

Built In

Seed Round in 2015
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

G2

Series A in 2015
G2 is a technology marketplace that facilitates the research, purchase, and management of business software and services. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, G2 offers a platform where users can share real-time reviews of software products, drawing on over 1.3 million user-generated reviews. This extensive repository of peer feedback allows business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to make informed decisions when selecting software solutions. By providing unbiased information about a wide range of software offerings, G2 aims to empower organizations to optimize their purchasing choices and enhance their operational effectiveness.

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 online travel agency based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers customers the ability to hold airline tickets for days or weeks while they finalize their travel plans. Incorporated in 2011, the company has transformed the travel booking process by applying principles from financial markets to provide flexibility in fare management. This allows customers to secure prices and protect against fare increases while enjoying the option to benefit from any price drops before making a final purchase. Options Away's platform serves both consumers and partner airlines, enabling the sale of options on airline seats, thus offering travelers a cost-effective alternative to traditional booking methods. The company collaborates with various travel technology providers and agencies to enhance its service offerings, supported by a portfolio of patents in the airline options sector.

Page Vault

Seed Round in 2015
Page Vault Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers a cloud-based 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, the platform enables users to archive web pages as they appear online, preserving essential metadata and generating easily printable PDF documents. This service is utilized by a diverse clientele, including law firms, government offices, corporate legal departments, insurance providers, and legal consultants, across various fields such as intellectual property, family law, and compliance. Page Vault's solution simplifies the process of capturing web content, providing a trusted third-party chain of custody that meets the needs of professionals requiring reliable evidence for use in U.S. courts.

Telnyx

Seed Round in 2014
Telnyx LLC is a global connectivity platform that specializes in providing carrier-grade voice, messaging, and telecommunications solutions over a private, cloud-agnostic IP network. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Dublin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, and São Paulo, Telnyx offers a range of services including SIP trunking, programmatic messaging, embedded communications, and telephony data. Its solutions are accessible through RESTful APIs and an intuitive Mission Control Portal, allowing users to manage their communications needs effectively. As an internationally licensed carrier, Telnyx ensures secure, high-fidelity connectivity while facilitating real-time communications across various applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations like Cisco and Philips, providing them with mission-critical services backed by 24/7 engineering support.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

Built In

Seed Round in 2014
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.

Sittercity

Debt Financing in 2013
Sittercity Incorporated, founded in 2001 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that connects families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The platform facilitates the screening and hiring process by offering tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide. Sittercity serves millions of families nationwide, allowing parents to find high-quality care and manage their relationships with caregivers efficiently. The company has also introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at simplifying these connections further. As of August 2020, Sittercity operates as a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

Sittercity

Series C in 2013
Sittercity Incorporated, founded in 2001 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that connects families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The platform facilitates the screening and hiring process by offering tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide. Sittercity serves millions of families nationwide, allowing parents to find high-quality care and manage their relationships with caregivers efficiently. The company has also introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at simplifying these connections further. As of August 2020, Sittercity operates as a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

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
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

Retrofit

Series A in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions aimed at improving individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including coaching, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community, focusing on metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention. Retrofit employs a science-based, technology-enabled approach that combines the expertise of certified wellness professionals with interactive tools to foster healthier relationships with food and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit was previously known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC and is currently a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc. The company's mission is to empower individuals to overcome barriers to healthy living through informed and conscious lifestyle choices.

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 users to securely manage and share documents throughout the various stages of a real estate transaction, accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Additionally, Cartavi offers a mobile app for both Apple and Android devices, enhancing convenience for users in the field.

SpotHero

Seed Round in 2012
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

EventUp

Seed Round in 2012
Eventup, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the booking of diverse event venues across the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the platform features a wide range of locations, including homes, apartments, lofts, hotels, galleries, and unique spaces suitable for various events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, and parties. By connecting property owners directly with clients, Eventup simplifies the venue selection process, allowing users to discover and book locations quickly and efficiently. Its comprehensive approach addresses the challenges of a fragmented market, enabling venue operators to monetize underutilized spaces while providing customers access to distinctive and previously hard-to-find venues. The company's operations extend to major cities including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, and it functions as a subsidiary of Gather Technologies, Inc.

Moxie Jean

Seed Round in 2012
Moxie Jean is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of children's clothing, offering a range of items such as onesies, sleepers, play clothes, dressy outfits, and accessories. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Moxie Jean aims to help parents manage the costs associated with their children's rapid growth by providing a convenient way to trade in gently used clothing. Customers can request a Moxie Jean Mailer Bag to collect outgrown items, which can then be sent back for credit towards future purchases. This service supports busy families in maintaining a wardrobe of high-quality, like-new clothes without the financial burden typically associated with constantly updating children's apparel.

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. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions aimed at improving individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including coaching, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community, focusing on metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention. Retrofit employs a science-based, technology-enabled approach that combines the expertise of certified wellness professionals with interactive tools to foster healthier relationships with food and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit was previously known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC and is currently a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc. The company's mission is to empower individuals to overcome barriers to healthy living through informed and conscious lifestyle choices.

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, connecting procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers. Key features include EvedPay for automated invoice-to-payment processing, EvedMarketplace for industry connections, and EvedSource for supplier relationship management. The company caters to top Fortune 500 companies and industries such as live events, music and entertainment, and film and TV productions, enhancing event quality and enabling secure, compliant digital payments.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is an online platform designed to assist residents and small businesses in reducing their electricity costs by facilitating easy access to various energy suppliers. It enables users to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices while also providing options for renewable energy. Currently operational in Illinois and Texas, Power2Switch plans to expand into additional deregulated states soon. The platform streamlines the switching process, significantly reducing the time required from weeks to just hours, and simplifies contract completion for suppliers through an automated online system. Additionally, Power2Switch offers analytics to enhance supplier pricing efficiency, making it a valuable resource for consumers seeking better energy deals.

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 personalized pitch pages. Founded in 2008, the platform allows users to create and manage their own domains to securely host their professional identities. This service enables candidates to share their profiles with their networks and potential employers, providing a comprehensive view of their qualifications. Users can also email, post, write, and refer their Beyond Credentials profile links to prospective employers, enhancing their visibility in the job market.

Sittercity

Series B in 2011
Sittercity Incorporated, founded in 2001 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that connects families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The platform facilitates the screening and hiring process by offering tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide. Sittercity serves millions of families nationwide, allowing parents to find high-quality care and manage their relationships with caregivers efficiently. The company has also introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at simplifying these connections further. As of August 2020, Sittercity operates as a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

The Exchangery

Seed Round in 2011
Exchangery, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in providing tools and services for establishing commodity exchanges. Founded in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes technology, infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and clearing relationships. Exchangery also provides customizable trading screens, enabling clients to develop a distinctive online presence for their exchanges. Through its unique approach, Exchangery supports the creation and operation of commodity exchanges tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is an online platform designed to assist residents and small businesses in reducing their electricity costs by facilitating easy access to various energy suppliers. It enables users to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices while also providing options for renewable energy. Currently operational in Illinois and Texas, Power2Switch plans to expand into additional deregulated states soon. The platform streamlines the switching process, significantly reducing the time required from weeks to just hours, and simplifies contract completion for suppliers through an automated online system. Additionally, Power2Switch offers analytics to enhance supplier pricing efficiency, making it a valuable resource for consumers seeking better energy deals.

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 designed to streamline trade operations for capital market firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates various back-office functions. Key features of the Firm58 platform include revenue management and billing solutions, profit analysis and exchange fee verification, and compliance surveillance tools. These solutions enable firms to manage billing, payments, compensation, and client commission agreements across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Firm58's clientele consists of global market exchanges, institutional brokerages, and trading firms, all benefiting from the platform’s ability to enhance operational efficiency and revenue management. In January 2019, Firm58 was acquired by Ignite Technologies, Inc.

Sittercity

Venture Round in 2009
Sittercity Incorporated, founded in 2001 and based in Chicago, Illinois, operates an online platform that connects families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The platform facilitates the screening and hiring process by offering tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide. Sittercity serves millions of families nationwide, allowing parents to find high-quality care and manage their relationships with caregivers efficiently. The company has also introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at simplifying these connections further. As of August 2020, Sittercity operates as a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

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 designed to streamline trade operations for capital market firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates various back-office functions. Key features of the Firm58 platform include revenue management and billing solutions, profit analysis and exchange fee verification, and compliance surveillance tools. These solutions enable firms to manage billing, payments, compensation, and client commission agreements across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Firm58's clientele consists of global market exchanges, institutional brokerages, and trading firms, all benefiting from the platform’s ability to enhance operational efficiency and revenue management. 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 designed to streamline trade operations for capital market firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates various back-office functions. Key features of the Firm58 platform include revenue management and billing solutions, profit analysis and exchange fee verification, and compliance surveillance tools. These solutions enable firms to manage billing, payments, compensation, and client commission agreements across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Firm58's clientele consists of global market exchanges, institutional brokerages, and trading firms, all benefiting from the platform’s ability to enhance operational efficiency and revenue management. 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 logistics and shipment pricing solutions tailored for e-commerce businesses and online shoppers. The company operates a carrier-neutral model, allowing e-commerce platforms to facilitate the international shipment of legal commodities. iLink Global provides real-time shipping quotes, enabling users to estimate costs and track their shipments effectively. In addition to managing the transportation of goods, the company also offers various options for tracking and tracing shipments. Founded in January 1999 and based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, iLink Global was previously known as TraffiCop, Inc.
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