Hyde Park Venture Partners

Hyde Park Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in seed and series A funding rounds, targeting high-growth technology companies. Its investment focus includes sectors such as software-as-a-service, technology-enabled services, consumer marketplaces, and healthcare IT. While it primarily concentrates on startups in the Midwest, particularly in cities like Toronto, Atlanta, and Chicago, it also considers companies outside the region if they have a graduate from The University of Chicago in an executive management role. Hyde Park Venture Partners typically invests between $0.1 million and $2.5 million, actively engaging in mentoring portfolio companies on product development and business strategy. The firm often co-invests with Hyde Park Angels, demonstrating its commitment to supporting early-stage ventures.

Gregory Barnes

Managing Partner

Greg Barnes

Partner

Carlos Covarrubias

Senior Associate

Jackie DiMonte

Associate

James R. Gagnard

Venture Partner

Victoria Leon

Vice President

Dawn Nguyen

Associate

Alisa Vass

Partner and Chief Administrative Officer

Allison Weil Lechnir

Partner

Ira Weiss

Founder and Partner

Past deals in Illinois

Out Of Office

Seed Round in 2022
Out Of Office is a travel app for people to discover and share travel recommendations and restaurants with friends. The platform allows travelers to plan, discover and explore trendy hotspots, book hotels, and reserve tables, enabling travelers to find safe, flexible, curated accommodation via an easy-to-use and intuitive platform.

LandscapeHub

Series A in 2022
LandscapeHub is dedicated to streamlining the B2B procurement process in the Landscaping Industry. Buyers and suppliers increase efficiency, expand their networks and gain valuable market knowledge and insights by using LandscapeHub.LandscapeHub is a digital, B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers within a central online platform.LandscapeHub represents quality suppliers across the country, aggregating their available inventory and pricing, empowering buyers with a “one stop shop” buying experience.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to support consumer brands in establishing their physical store presence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, the company facilitates store development and operations by providing the necessary infrastructure, including physical space, staffing, and technology management. Leap's platform aims to enhance the retail experience by creating a seamless, omnichannel environment that caters to customer preferences. The company manages retail locations in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a key player in transforming the retail landscape for high-growth brands.

Certiverse

Seed Round in 2022
pValue Inc. offers develops online test development platform for certification exams. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to support consumer brands in establishing their physical store presence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, the company facilitates store development and operations by providing the necessary infrastructure, including physical space, staffing, and technology management. Leap's platform aims to enhance the retail experience by creating a seamless, omnichannel environment that caters to customer preferences. The company manages retail locations in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a key player in transforming the retail landscape for high-growth brands.

FactoryFix

Series A in 2022
FactoryFix is a platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects manufacturing companies with a network of qualified skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. Founded in 2015, FactoryFix offers a managed marketplace that streamlines the hiring process for full-time and part-time positions, as well as contract and temporary roles. The platform not only provides access to vetted labor resources but also includes tools for generating job listings, vetting candidates, and offering salary insights. By facilitating connections between manufacturers and skilled labor, FactoryFix enhances the efficiency of workforce management in the manufacturing sector.

HData

Seed Round in 2021
HData, Inc. is a provider of regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions designed to support data companies in scaling their services for government regulators, regulated enterprises, and investors. Established in 2018 and based in Joliet, Illinois, the company focuses on transforming traditional regulatory activities such as compliance, reporting, and regulatory analysis through innovative technologies. HData develops a comprehensive platform that integrates solutions for both regulators and enterprises, facilitating a more efficient interface between the public and private sectors. The company also offers strategic counsel and relationship management services to assist clients in identifying growth opportunities within the regulatory landscape. The founder and CEO, Hudson Hollister, has a background in advocating for government data reforms, including contributions to the DATA Act of 2014.

ShipBob

Series E in 2021
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Certiverse

Seed Round in 2021
pValue Inc. offers develops online test development platform for certification exams. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

FairX

Series B in 2021
CFTC- regulated futures exchange to offer smaller, simpler, more accessible futures for active individual investors.

PreFlight

Seed Round in 2021
PreFlight HQ, founded in 2018 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, specializes in software testing and quality assurance services. The company offers a range of testing solutions, including system structural, behavioral, and automated testing. PreFlight's platform enables businesses to enhance the quality of their IT solutions by automating the testing process directly in the browser. Users can record their tests as if conducting manual testing, and subsequently repeat these tests automatically, either on-demand or according to a schedule, without requiring any technical expertise. This approach streamlines the testing process, allowing organizations to create greater value through improved software quality.

FourKites

Series D in 2021
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

K4 Mobility Inc.

Venture Round in 2021
K4 Mobility Inc. specializes in providing broadband internet services to the maritime industry, focusing on yachts and large ships. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed a proprietary digital platform that employs software algorithms to identify the most suitable internet networks from both satellite and terrestrial sources. This platform enables ship captains to manage bandwidth effectively between crew members and yacht owners, ensuring reliable internet connectivity whether the vessels are in port or at sea. K4 Mobility aims to enhance the digital experience for maritime users by delivering consistent and robust internet access.

NestEgg

Series A in 2020
NestEgg Online, Inc. is a property management software company founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The platform is designed for rental property owners, offering features such as property maintenance coordination, rent collection, and tenant-finding services. It provides users with on-demand access to expert assistance, allowing them to efficiently manage their properties while saving time and reducing costs through maintenance services from trusted professionals at discounted rates. NestEgg aims to empower independent landlords by automating administrative tasks and enhancing cash flow, ensuring that property owners can maintain their assets effectively and streamline their operations.

Upfront

Series B in 2020
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in designing and developing a data analytics platform aimed at improving the ambulatory experience for patients. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on optimizing how physician practices schedule and allocate resources, thereby enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. The platform, known as Care Traffic Control, automates care navigation, helping to direct patients to appropriate care options within the health system. It leverages advanced analytics, personalized content, and strategic calls-to-action to create a tailored digital experience for each patient. By integrating various data types, including demographics, billing, scheduling, and claims data, Upfront aims to increase operational efficiency and minimize wasted appointment efforts, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.

ShipBob

Series D in 2020
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

FairX

Series B in 2020
CFTC- regulated futures exchange to offer smaller, simpler, more accessible futures for active individual investors.

PartySlate

Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Leap

Venture Round in 2020
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to support consumer brands in establishing their physical store presence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, the company facilitates store development and operations by providing the necessary infrastructure, including physical space, staffing, and technology management. Leap's platform aims to enhance the retail experience by creating a seamless, omnichannel environment that caters to customer preferences. The company manages retail locations in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a key player in transforming the retail landscape for high-growth brands.

FairX

Series A in 2019
CFTC- regulated futures exchange to offer smaller, simpler, more accessible futures for active individual investors.

Fast Radius

Series B in 2019
Fast Radius, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services that include application discovery, product design and testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies for both plastic and metal, alongside CNC machining and injection molding capabilities. Fast Radius also provides services such as reverse engineering and works with select global providers to enhance its production capacity. By leveraging its On-Demand Production Platform, Fast Radius aims to deliver rapid quotes and production while ensuring high quality, thereby facilitating the development of new products and optimizing supply chain solutions for its clients.

FourKites

Series C in 2019
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Truss

Series A in 2019
Truss Holdings, Inc. develops and operates an online commercial real estate (CRE) tech platform. It helps small and medium businesses find, tour and lease office, co-working, industrial, and retail space. The company’ platform uses machine learning to help find properties that best fit a company’s needs. It allows businesses in virtually tour the listings, negotiate price, and sign lease documents all on its site. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

chowly

Series A in 2018
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

ShipBob

Series C in 2018
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Provi

Seed Round in 2018
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates a platform designed to streamline the ordering process in the alcohol beverage industry. Established in 2016, it serves bars, restaurants, and retailers by facilitating direct orders from various alcohol distributors through a centralized system. This platform simplifies operations by enabling users to place orders for spirits, wine, and beer with a single click, thereby improving efficiency and reducing errors. Provi empowers thousands of buyers, distributors, and brands to make informed business decisions while accessing a diverse selection of craft beverages at competitive prices. By providing features such as order tracking and analytics, Provi helps its customers save time and money in the complex process of wholesale alcohol transactions.

Fixer

Series A in 2018
Fixer is headache-free home repair. Customers book a skilled, experienced Fixer for any kind of home maintenance issue - confirming the hourly rate, estimate, and date + time online in seconds. The Fixer team handles any number of tasks big or small, often in just one visit. Quick, easy, finished. Fixer is a public benefit corp committed to providing training, certification and sustainable career paths for men and women in home repair and building trades.

LandscapeHub

Seed Round in 2018
LandscapeHub is dedicated to streamlining the B2B procurement process in the Landscaping Industry. Buyers and suppliers increase efficiency, expand their networks and gain valuable market knowledge and insights by using LandscapeHub.LandscapeHub is a digital, B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers within a central online platform.LandscapeHub represents quality suppliers across the country, aggregating their available inventory and pricing, empowering buyers with a “one stop shop” buying experience.

FourKites

Series B in 2018
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Fast Radius

Series A in 2017
Fast Radius, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services that include application discovery, product design and testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies for both plastic and metal, alongside CNC machining and injection molding capabilities. Fast Radius also provides services such as reverse engineering and works with select global providers to enhance its production capacity. By leveraging its On-Demand Production Platform, Fast Radius aims to deliver rapid quotes and production while ensuring high quality, thereby facilitating the development of new products and optimizing supply chain solutions for its clients.

ShipBob

Series B in 2017
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Upfront

Series A in 2017
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in designing and developing a data analytics platform aimed at improving the ambulatory experience for patients. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on optimizing how physician practices schedule and allocate resources, thereby enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. The platform, known as Care Traffic Control, automates care navigation, helping to direct patients to appropriate care options within the health system. It leverages advanced analytics, personalized content, and strategic calls-to-action to create a tailored digital experience for each patient. By integrating various data types, including demographics, billing, scheduling, and claims data, Upfront aims to increase operational efficiency and minimize wasted appointment efforts, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.

Precognitive Inc

Seed Round in 2017
Precognitive, Inc. specializes in developing fraud prevention solutions, integrating device intelligence and advanced behavioral analytics with a real-time decision engine. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers its flagship product, Adaptive-ID, which assesses devices in real-time, enhancing its tracking capabilities based on device type, connection, and historical interactions. Precognitive's technology is designed to serve various sectors, including banking and FinTech, travel and entertainment, and e-commerce. As of January 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of ShopRunner, Inc.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2017
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Provi

Seed Round in 2016
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates a platform designed to streamline the ordering process in the alcohol beverage industry. Established in 2016, it serves bars, restaurants, and retailers by facilitating direct orders from various alcohol distributors through a centralized system. This platform simplifies operations by enabling users to place orders for spirits, wine, and beer with a single click, thereby improving efficiency and reducing errors. Provi empowers thousands of buyers, distributors, and brands to make informed business decisions while accessing a diverse selection of craft beverages at competitive prices. By providing features such as order tracking and analytics, Provi helps its customers save time and money in the complex process of wholesale alcohol transactions.

Rise Science

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Rise Science develops a sleep and energy tracker application aimed at enhancing individuals' sleep quality and overall energy levels. Utilizing over a century of sleep science, the app helps users address sleep debt and optimize their circadian rhythms for improved daily performance. It offers personalized recommendations based on users' sleep patterns, enabling them to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Over the past decade, Rise has collaborated with professional athletes, startups, and Fortune 500 companies, demonstrating measurable improvements in sleep and energy management in critical real-world scenarios. The company is supported by notable investors, underscoring its commitment to advancing the understanding and benefits of better sleep.

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. offers an enterprise process automation platform that helps organizations manage risk and compliance more effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, LogicGate's platform enables users to create applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. It focuses on various areas such as regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance, catering to industries including software, fintech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, and energy. By streamlining disorganized processes, LogicGate enhances transparency and collaboration within organizations, allowing them to quickly adapt to changes and manage critical risks without relying heavily on external consultants. The platform centralizes data and automates workflows, ensuring that users have immediate access to essential information, which aids in effective decision-making and compliance oversight.

InContext Solutions

Series F in 2016
InContext Solutions, Inc. specializes in mixed and virtual reality solutions aimed at optimizing retail experiences. The company offers ShopperMX, a web-based simulation software that enables manufacturers and retailers to collaboratively ideate, evaluate, and implement various merchandising and display strategies within a virtual store environment. By providing digital content, virtual simulations, insights, and analytics, InContext Solutions assists clients in understanding shopper behavior and refining their retail strategies across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, apparel, and food service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in the United Kingdom and several locations across the United States, the company facilitates substantial cost savings for clients by allowing them to test ideas in a virtual setting rather than in physical stores. This innovative approach equips businesses with the necessary data and insights to make informed decisions, enhancing their confidence in developing successful in-store concepts.

FourKites

Series A in 2016
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Remote Year

Series A in 2016
Remote Year, Inc. provides services for curating work and travel programs for professionals to see the world without quit their jobs. It operates a community of digital nomads from across the globe to spend a year working, traveling, and exploring cities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and South America, as well as exploring the local community through cultural tours, speaking events, and volunteer opportunities. The company provides co-working spaces, private rooms, transportation, and community activities and events. Remote Year, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Dover, Delaware.

TurboAppeal

Series A in 2016
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals. Founded in 2015, the company offers services primarily to homeowners, including single-family and condominium owners, while also catering to real estate attorneys and various real estate professionals such as lenders and brokers. TurboAppeal employs advanced technology, including a machine-learning algorithm, to streamline the appeal process and enhance accuracy over time. The platform aims to simplify property tax appeals, ensuring that clients only pay their fair share of taxes. Since its incorporation, TurboAppeal has expanded its operations and continues to grow its presence across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Paradigm Tax Group, LLC.

Tock

Series A in 2016
Tock, Inc. operates a comprehensive platform designed for managing reservations, guest interactions, and table logistics for restaurants, wineries, and pop-up venues worldwide. Established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Tock provides a multifaceted system that allows users to manage reservations, delivery, and event planning while capturing essential guest information to develop targeted marketing strategies. The platform includes features such as automated waitlists, text confirmations, and customizable booking options like wine pairings and cookbooks. Additionally, Tock integrates with various reservation systems and marketing tools, enabling seamless connections with social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram. This service is tailored for hospitality businesses of all sizes, facilitating efficient management of bookings and operational reporting.

TransparentCareer

Seed Round in 2016
TransparentCareer is a career management platform designed to assist job seekers and employers by providing access to extensive compensation and career path data. The platform collects and analyzes crowdsourced information to offer insights into various career trajectories, salaries, and job satisfaction. This enables professionals and students to understand fair pay and make informed decisions about their career growth. By personalizing insights based on individual backgrounds and providing longitudinal data, TransparentCareer allows users to visualize the potential impacts of their career choices over time, distinguishing it from other offerings in the market.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

ShipBob

Series A in 2016
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Truss

Seed Round in 2016
Truss Holdings, Inc. develops and operates an online commercial real estate (CRE) tech platform. It helps small and medium businesses find, tour and lease office, co-working, industrial, and retail space. The company’ platform uses machine learning to help find properties that best fit a company’s needs. It allows businesses in virtually tour the listings, negotiate price, and sign lease documents all on its site. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Pearachute

Seed Round in 2016
Pearachute is a monthly membership service designed to help families engage in meaningful activities with their children. It connects parents to a variety of kids' classes and activity centers, including options like ballet, swimming, music, and sports. The platform allows families to explore different activities that align with their schedules, providing flexibility and convenience in booking classes. By offering a diverse range of options, Pearachute aims to enhance family time through enjoyable experiences tailored to individual routines.

FourKites

Seed Round in 2016
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

TurboAppeal

Seed Round in 2016
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals. Founded in 2015, the company offers services primarily to homeowners, including single-family and condominium owners, while also catering to real estate attorneys and various real estate professionals such as lenders and brokers. TurboAppeal employs advanced technology, including a machine-learning algorithm, to streamline the appeal process and enhance accuracy over time. The platform aims to simplify property tax appeals, ensuring that clients only pay their fair share of taxes. Since its incorporation, TurboAppeal has expanded its operations and continues to grow its presence across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Paradigm Tax Group, LLC.

Sentic Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Sentic Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing technology to interpret social signals from the web, aiming to enhance brand awareness, customer satisfaction, and return on investment. Founded in 2012, the company offers several products, including Sentic Optimized AdWords, which generates real-time social signals to optimize AdWords campaigns; Sentic Crowd Search, which clarifies social data by identifying popular conversation topics; and Sentic Predict Prevent, designed to forecast outcomes and provide insights to avert undesirable events. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sentic Technologies automates moment marketing by integrating real-time data with trends and pay-per-click campaigns, thereby improving online sales revenue and customer experiences.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2015
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Avant

Series E in 2015
Avant, LLC is an online marketplace lending platform that provides consumers access to personal loans for various purposes, including debt consolidation, medical expenses, and vacations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Los Angeles and London, the company collaborates with banks and financial institutions to enhance its offerings. Utilizing big data and machine-learning algorithms, Avant delivers a tailored approach to streamline credit options for its users. In addition to serving individual consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology platform. The company also focuses on risk and fraud verification, credit policy adherence, and analytics to support its lending processes.

G2

Series A in 2015
G2 is a platform to share business software reviews in real-time. It leverages more than 425,000 user reviews to drive better purchasing decisions. G2 is used by business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to select the best software and services based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

FourKites

Seed Round in 2015
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

TurboAppeal

Seed Round in 2015
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals. Founded in 2015, the company offers services primarily to homeowners, including single-family and condominium owners, while also catering to real estate attorneys and various real estate professionals such as lenders and brokers. TurboAppeal employs advanced technology, including a machine-learning algorithm, to streamline the appeal process and enhance accuracy over time. The platform aims to simplify property tax appeals, ensuring that clients only pay their fair share of taxes. Since its incorporation, TurboAppeal has expanded its operations and continues to grow its presence across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Paradigm Tax Group, LLC.

Geofeedia

Series A in 2015
Geofeedia specializes in location-based social media monitoring and analysis, catering to sectors such as corporate security, public safety, media, and marketing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, the company offers a patented platform that allows organizations to extract social intelligence from specific geographic areas, providing real-time insights into local events and trends. Geofeedia's powerful subscription-based service is utilized by over 300 prominent brands and organizations, including major corporations, news outlets, and law enforcement agencies. The platform enhances the ability to monitor social media posts tied to specific locations, offering a more effective alternative to traditional keyword and hashtag monitoring tools.

Persio

Series A in 2015
Persio Inc. operates a multi-channel marketing and decision-making platform designed specifically for retail marketers. The platform enables users to build customer profiles, execute campaigns, and synchronize data while offering solutions for identity resolution, shopping behavior analysis, and demographic insights. Persio facilitates campaign automation through content management, audience segmentation, and analytics, allowing marketers to manage both online and offline campaigns effectively. By integrating clients' existing data sources and technology solutions into a unified interface, Persio empowers marketers to create personalized, data-driven campaigns across various channels, including web, email, SMS, and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Persio was previously known as Iris Mobile Corporation and is now a subsidiary of Clutch Holdings, LLC.

Detective

Seed Round in 2014
Detective is a digital adoption platform that helps eliminate constant, repetitive questions, cut training and onboarding time, and increase overall adoption of the company's critical software. Trusted by thousands of users, Detective is the most effective way to enable the teams with the support and answers they need, where they need it when they need it.

Geofeedia

Series A in 2014
Geofeedia specializes in location-based social media monitoring and analysis, catering to sectors such as corporate security, public safety, media, and marketing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, the company offers a patented platform that allows organizations to extract social intelligence from specific geographic areas, providing real-time insights into local events and trends. Geofeedia's powerful subscription-based service is utilized by over 300 prominent brands and organizations, including major corporations, news outlets, and law enforcement agencies. The platform enhances the ability to monitor social media posts tied to specific locations, offering a more effective alternative to traditional keyword and hashtag monitoring tools.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

InContext Solutions

Series D in 2014
InContext Solutions, Inc. specializes in mixed and virtual reality solutions aimed at optimizing retail experiences. The company offers ShopperMX, a web-based simulation software that enables manufacturers and retailers to collaboratively ideate, evaluate, and implement various merchandising and display strategies within a virtual store environment. By providing digital content, virtual simulations, insights, and analytics, InContext Solutions assists clients in understanding shopper behavior and refining their retail strategies across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, apparel, and food service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in the United Kingdom and several locations across the United States, the company facilitates substantial cost savings for clients by allowing them to test ideas in a virtual setting rather than in physical stores. This innovative approach equips businesses with the necessary data and insights to make informed decisions, enhancing their confidence in developing successful in-store concepts.

Arrive

Series B in 2014
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that connects drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles with parking solutions across North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a marketplace where users can find, book, and pay for parking in advance, enhancing the parking experience by providing access to a diverse inventory of spaces. The platform enables customers to compare prices, locations, and amenities, and includes features for daily, monthly, and event parking, making it easier for users to make informed decisions. Arrive serves a broad range of clients, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, sports and entertainment venues, and smart cities. Originally known as ParkWhiz, Inc., the company rebranded to Arrive Mobility Inc. in September 2019, reflecting its expanded focus on smart parking solutions and integrated mobility services.

G2

Seed Round in 2014
G2 is a platform to share business software reviews in real-time. It leverages more than 425,000 user reviews to drive better purchasing decisions. G2 is used by business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to select the best software and services based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Modest

Debt Financing in 2013
Modest, Inc. is a mobile shopping platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that focuses on enhancing the shopping experience for users through its iOS application. The platform assists retailers in monetizing their products by generating tailored product lists based on shoppers' search histories, preferences, and behaviors. By analyzing the shopping patterns of various users, Modest helps retailers connect with potential customers more effectively. As of August 2015, Modest operates as a subsidiary of Braintree Payment Solutions, LLC, positioning itself within a broader ecosystem of payment and e-commerce solutions.

Persio

Series A in 2013
Persio Inc. operates a multi-channel marketing and decision-making platform designed specifically for retail marketers. The platform enables users to build customer profiles, execute campaigns, and synchronize data while offering solutions for identity resolution, shopping behavior analysis, and demographic insights. Persio facilitates campaign automation through content management, audience segmentation, and analytics, allowing marketers to manage both online and offline campaigns effectively. By integrating clients' existing data sources and technology solutions into a unified interface, Persio empowers marketers to create personalized, data-driven campaigns across various channels, including web, email, SMS, and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Persio was previously known as Iris Mobile Corporation and is now a subsidiary of Clutch Holdings, LLC.

Food Genius

Series A in 2013
Food Genius, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in data and menu analysis services for the food industry. Founded in 2010, the company offers a web-based platform known as Food Genius Reports, which delivers in-depth insights into restaurant menu trends and flavors by analyzing various menu items across numerous restaurant locations in the United States. Catering to foodservice manufacturers, operators, and distributors, Food Genius provides straightforward and digestible reports that address complex business questions, such as competitive price tracking and statistical analysis of menu offerings. The company serves notable clients, including Kraft, Coca-Cola, Arby’s, and US Foods. As an industry leader in foodservice data analytics, Food Genius aims to empower its clients with the knowledge necessary for making informed business decisions.

FindIt

Debt Financing in 2013
FindIt is the easiest way to find emails and files across your cloud accounts using your smartphone. Search in a visual way using people, timing, and file types. Search Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox at the same time!

SimpleRelevance

Series A in 2013
SimpleRelevance Inc. offers a marketing technology platform designed to enhance personalized digital marketing efforts for businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, the company specializes in providing automated marketing recommendations across various channels, including emails, digital advertisements, social media, SMS, and mobile applications. SimpleRelevance utilizes machine learning technology to analyze customers' behavioral, demographic, and psychographic data, allowing businesses to tailor their marketing messages with precision. This personalization extends to aspects such as the timing of message delivery, subject lines, and product recommendations, ultimately leading to improved conversion rates and return on investment. The platform serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies across sectors such as media, finance, and retail. In December 2015, SimpleRelevance became a subsidiary of Rise Interactive, further enhancing its capabilities in the marketing technology space.

InContext Solutions

Series C in 2013
InContext Solutions, Inc. specializes in mixed and virtual reality solutions aimed at optimizing retail experiences. The company offers ShopperMX, a web-based simulation software that enables manufacturers and retailers to collaboratively ideate, evaluate, and implement various merchandising and display strategies within a virtual store environment. By providing digital content, virtual simulations, insights, and analytics, InContext Solutions assists clients in understanding shopper behavior and refining their retail strategies across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, apparel, and food service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in the United Kingdom and several locations across the United States, the company facilitates substantial cost savings for clients by allowing them to test ideas in a virtual setting rather than in physical stores. This innovative approach equips businesses with the necessary data and insights to make informed decisions, enhancing their confidence in developing successful in-store concepts.

Arrive

Series A in 2012
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that connects drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles with parking solutions across North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a marketplace where users can find, book, and pay for parking in advance, enhancing the parking experience by providing access to a diverse inventory of spaces. The platform enables customers to compare prices, locations, and amenities, and includes features for daily, monthly, and event parking, making it easier for users to make informed decisions. Arrive serves a broad range of clients, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, sports and entertainment venues, and smart cities. Originally known as ParkWhiz, Inc., the company rebranded to Arrive Mobility Inc. in September 2019, reflecting its expanded focus on smart parking solutions and integrated mobility services.

Food Genius

Series A in 2012
Food Genius, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in data and menu analysis services for the food industry. Founded in 2010, the company offers a web-based platform known as Food Genius Reports, which delivers in-depth insights into restaurant menu trends and flavors by analyzing various menu items across numerous restaurant locations in the United States. Catering to foodservice manufacturers, operators, and distributors, Food Genius provides straightforward and digestible reports that address complex business questions, such as competitive price tracking and statistical analysis of menu offerings. The company serves notable clients, including Kraft, Coca-Cola, Arby’s, and US Foods. As an industry leader in foodservice data analytics, Food Genius aims to empower its clients with the knowledge necessary for making informed business decisions.

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.

InContext Solutions

Series B in 2011
InContext Solutions, Inc. specializes in mixed and virtual reality solutions aimed at optimizing retail experiences. The company offers ShopperMX, a web-based simulation software that enables manufacturers and retailers to collaboratively ideate, evaluate, and implement various merchandising and display strategies within a virtual store environment. By providing digital content, virtual simulations, insights, and analytics, InContext Solutions assists clients in understanding shopper behavior and refining their retail strategies across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, apparel, and food service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in the United Kingdom and several locations across the United States, the company facilitates substantial cost savings for clients by allowing them to test ideas in a virtual setting rather than in physical stores. This innovative approach equips businesses with the necessary data and insights to make informed decisions, enhancing their confidence in developing successful in-store concepts.
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