I2A Fund

The I2A Fund, founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, was a venture capital firm that specialized in seed and early-stage investments. The firm focused on technology-enabled products and services, new media, education products, consumer and retail goods, as well as clean technology, life sciences, and nanotechnology. It primarily sought to invest in companies located in Illinois or those open to relocating to the state, targeting investments ranging from $0.25 million to $1 million per company. Although the firm is no longer investing, it played a significant role in supporting entrepreneurial ventures in the Illinois region. I2A Fund is now associated with Chicago Ventures.

Kapil Chaudhary

Managing Director

32 past transactions

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.

Base

Series C in 2015
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

YCharts

Series C in 2015
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing investment research tools and data solutions tailored for investment professionals, portfolio managers, and wealth advisors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock charts, and a stock screener, enabling users to conduct comparative analysis and benchmarking across companies. Additionally, YCharts features Portfolio Sync, which integrates client portfolio holdings automatically. Its platform is designed to enhance client engagement and simplify complex financial topics through powerful visualization tools and advanced analytics. YCharts serves a diverse clientele, including wealth managers, asset managers, hedge funds, consultants, investment bankers, and equity research analysts, thereby facilitating informed investment decisions and fostering business opportunities.

DialogTech

Series E in 2014
DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

Base

Series B in 2014
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

Sittercity

Series C in 2013
Sittercity Incorporated is a Chicago-based company that connects families with high-quality local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. Founded in 2001, Sittercity has pioneered tech-enabled childcare, serving millions of families across the United States each year. The company offers an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and hiring caregivers, providing essential tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide to ensure a secure experience for users. In addition to its standard services, Sittercity has introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at enhancing the connection and management of relationships between parents and caregivers. 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.

SimpleRelevance

Series A in 2013
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.

YCharts

Series B in 2013
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing investment research tools and data solutions tailored for investment professionals, portfolio managers, and wealth advisors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock charts, and a stock screener, enabling users to conduct comparative analysis and benchmarking across companies. Additionally, YCharts features Portfolio Sync, which integrates client portfolio holdings automatically. Its platform is designed to enhance client engagement and simplify complex financial topics through powerful visualization tools and advanced analytics. YCharts serves a diverse clientele, including wealth managers, asset managers, hedge funds, consultants, investment bankers, and equity research analysts, thereby facilitating informed investment decisions and fostering business opportunities.

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.

Food Genius

Series A in 2012
Food Genius, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in data and restaurant menu analysis services for the food industry. Founded in 2010, it offers a web-based platform known as Food Genius Reports, which provides clients with insights into restaurant trends and menu items across the United States. The company focuses on delivering detailed and actionable data to foodservice manufacturers, operators, and distributors, helping them address complex business questions ranging from competitive price tracking to flavor trend analysis. Food Genius serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands and restaurant chains, and is recognized as a leader in foodservice data and analytics. As of 2016, Food Genius operates as a subsidiary of US Foods, Inc.

MyCabbage

Venture Round in 2012
DealsGoRound Becomes MyCabbage. The new MyCabbage is a complete online and mobile platform for storing, tracking, sharing, and even selling this “cabbage” (aka, deals) with friends.

Base

Venture Round in 2012
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

Base

Series A in 2012
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

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.

TapMe

Venture Round in 2012
Tap Me connects games to brands and brands to gamers with the next generation of in-game advertising that is easy, scaleable and effective.

SoCore Energy

Venture Round in 2012
SoCore Energy, now operating as ENGIE US Solar, specializes in the design, development, and installation of solar energy solutions, with a strong focus on commercial rooftop installations and direct-connect solar systems. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company primarily serves multisite retailers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and industrial clients. By combining engineering expertise with financial innovation, SoCore Energy aims to lower the costs associated with solar energy implementation, helping clients reduce operational expenses and protect against rising utility rates. As a subsidiary of ENGIE North America Inc., SoCore Energy has established itself as a leader in solar portfolio development, emphasizing its commitment to meeting the solar energy needs of a diverse clientele.

HealthFinch

Seed Round in 2012
Healthfinch, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology aimed at streamlining prescription renewal requests and other routine clinical tasks for health systems. The company's flagship offering, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, utilizes electronic medical record (EMR) data to automate and simplify workflows related to prescription refills, visit planning, and management of diagnostic results. By integrating seamlessly with major EMR systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena, Healthfinch's solutions enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare providers by reducing the burden of repetitive tasks, thereby allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc.

YCharts

Series B in 2011
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing investment research tools and data solutions tailored for investment professionals, portfolio managers, and wealth advisors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock charts, and a stock screener, enabling users to conduct comparative analysis and benchmarking across companies. Additionally, YCharts features Portfolio Sync, which integrates client portfolio holdings automatically. Its platform is designed to enhance client engagement and simplify complex financial topics through powerful visualization tools and advanced analytics. YCharts serves a diverse clientele, including wealth managers, asset managers, hedge funds, consultants, investment bankers, and equity research analysts, thereby facilitating informed investment decisions and fostering business opportunities.

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.

Sittercity

Series B in 2011
Sittercity Incorporated is a Chicago-based company that connects families with high-quality local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. Founded in 2001, Sittercity has pioneered tech-enabled childcare, serving millions of families across the United States each year. The company offers an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and hiring caregivers, providing essential tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide to ensure a secure experience for users. In addition to its standard services, Sittercity has introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at enhancing the connection and management of relationships between parents and caregivers. Sittercity operates as a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

Base

Series A in 2011
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

FeeFighters

Seed Round in 2011
FeeFighters is an online marketplace that simplifies the process of selecting credit card processing services for business owners. By allowing merchants to compare bids from various providers, FeeFighters enables users to find the most competitive rates, often resulting in savings of approximately 40 percent on credit card processing fees. The platform features a reverse auction model, making it as straightforward as booking a plane ticket online. In addition to facilitating price comparisons, FeeFighters offers free tools, such as a credit card processing calculator, which assist businesses in making informed decisions regarding their financial services.

DialogTech

Series B in 2010
DialogTech is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

Red Foundry

Series A in 2010
Red Foundry, Inc. is a Chicago-based company specializing in mobile application development services since its inception in 2009. The firm offers a robust platform that empowers users, regardless of their design or technical skills, to create professional native mobile applications. Its cross-platform, browser-based builder allows for the assembly of various modules into cohesive apps, utilizing the unique Red Foundry Markup Language (RFML) for module creation. This capability enables users to craft reusable components and experience their applications live on actual devices during development. Additionally, Red Foundry provides a suite of services that includes in-house application development, UI design, QA testing, project management, and ongoing support. The platform simplifies app deployment to app stores and offers tools for managing applications through analytics and push notifications, making it a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to leverage mobile technology.

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.

YCharts

Series A in 2010
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing investment research tools and data solutions tailored for investment professionals, portfolio managers, and wealth advisors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock charts, and a stock screener, enabling users to conduct comparative analysis and benchmarking across companies. Additionally, YCharts features Portfolio Sync, which integrates client portfolio holdings automatically. Its platform is designed to enhance client engagement and simplify complex financial topics through powerful visualization tools and advanced analytics. YCharts serves a diverse clientele, including wealth managers, asset managers, hedge funds, consultants, investment bankers, and equity research analysts, thereby facilitating informed investment decisions and fostering business opportunities.

Sittercity

Venture Round in 2009
Sittercity Incorporated is a Chicago-based company that connects families with high-quality local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. Founded in 2001, Sittercity has pioneered tech-enabled childcare, serving millions of families across the United States each year. The company offers an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and hiring caregivers, providing essential tools such as background checks, motor vehicle records checks, and an online safety guide to ensure a secure experience for users. In addition to its standard services, Sittercity has introduced Chime, an on-demand service aimed at enhancing the connection and management of relationships between parents and caregivers. Sittercity operates as a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

Kabongo

Series A in 2009
Kabongo provides web-delivered educational products that empower learners to reach their academic potential.

Viewpoints

Series A in 2007
Viewpoints, LLC operates a consumer review platform designed to assist shoppers in discovering products tailored to their needs by facilitating direct engagement with brands and fellow consumers. The platform hosts reviews across a diverse range of categories, including kitchen appliances, home and garden, health, and beauty. It serves as a review management tool for brands, enabling them to collect and display product reviews on their own and retailer websites, while also syndicating these reviews to search engines. Retailers benefit from the platform by integrating authentic reviews into their sites and leveraging a vast database to generate new reviews for recently launched products. By providing insights derived from nearly one million consumer reviews contributed by over 250,000 users, Viewpoints helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Founded in 2006 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Viewpoints, LLC is a subsidiary of Wavetable Labs, LLC, and was previously known as Viewpoints Network, LLC.

Radio One Llama

Series A in 2007
Radio One Llama is a comprehensive platform that serves as a hub and search engine for online radio stations. The company specializes in acoustic and cultural analysis, as well as collaborative filtering tools designed for music and video navigation. Its offerings include a machine learning system called Classify, which assists music aggregators in organizing digital music for easier browsing and purchasing. Additionally, Radio One Llama provides a Search application that integrates various methods of acoustic similarity searching with playlist and social networking analysis. This combination enhances the music discovery process, allowing users to explore and create playlists efficiently.
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