IrishAngels

IrishAngels is an early-stage venture firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on investing in high-potential startups across the United States, specifically in sectors such as software, consumer products, and medical devices. The IrishAngels network comprises 225 investors, including prominent venture capital and private equity professionals, along with experienced entrepreneurs. This diverse group collaborates to identify and support innovative companies in their early stages, facilitating growth and development within the startup ecosystem.

Jordan Curnes

Director of Board

Past deals in Illinois

Elevate K-12

Private Equity Round in 2021
Elevate K-12 is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for both teachers and students through its innovative remote learning platform. The company aims to provide high-quality teaching that transcends geographical barriers, ensuring that all students have access to quality instruction regardless of their location. Utilizing proprietary live stream technology, Elevate K-12 delivers real-time classes into physical classrooms, allowing students to receive guidance and support from educators while learning from home. The organization is particularly focused on creating value and opportunities for children and women, fostering an inclusive educational environment.

BiomeSense

Seed Round in 2021
BiomeSense is revolutionizing human microbiome research by developing novel technologies to enable investigators to collect, store, and analyze the daily microbiome profiles of clinical trial participants in a low-cost, scalable way. By enabling daily profiling, the platform allows investigators the unprecedented ability to tie microbiome changes directly to clinical outcomes in real time, dramatically increasing the research discovery potential.

The Mom Project

Series B in 2020
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

ClearFlame Engines

Seed Round in 2020
ClearFlame decarbonizes heavy-duty engines while reducing operating costs, to protect the future from the challenge of diesel fuel. The company's technology enables heavy-duty engine manufacturers to produce engines at a lower cost, while simultaneously providing their customers with higher performance and fuel cost savings. Founded in 2016 by BJ Johnson and Julie Blumreiter, ClearFlame Engines is headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois.

The Mom Project

Series A in 2018
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

Page Vault

Series A in 2018
Page Vault enables legal professionals to easily capture web content for use as evidence in the U.S. courts. It is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service subscription solution that provides a trusted third party chain of custody for captures with the simplicity of a screenshot. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

The Mom Project

Seed Round in 2018
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women with companies seeking to fill various roles across fields such as marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform serves a community of over 275,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies, focusing on helping mothers stay active in the workforce. The Mom Project not only provides job opportunities tailored to the needs of working mothers but also offers companies insights into their workplace practices regarding women, along with recommendations to improve conditions for mothers and their employees. By facilitating connections and advocating for better workplace policies, The Mom Project aims to create a more supportive environment for women and redefine career trajectories that align with their personal goals.

Elevate K-12

Series A in 2018
Elevate K-12 is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for both teachers and students through its innovative remote learning platform. The company aims to provide high-quality teaching that transcends geographical barriers, ensuring that all students have access to quality instruction regardless of their location. Utilizing proprietary live stream technology, Elevate K-12 delivers real-time classes into physical classrooms, allowing students to receive guidance and support from educators while learning from home. The organization is particularly focused on creating value and opportunities for children and women, fostering an inclusive educational environment.

ZipFit Denim

Series A in 2018
Zipfit Denim helps men find their best fitting jeans using their proprietary technology that is available at www.zipfitdenim.com. ZipFit helps men find perfect fitting jeans fast using their smart algorithms. Once you find your perfect fit, ZipFit compliments it with free tailoring and free shipping.

Wise Apple

Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple makes life easier by making lunch better - delivering fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks directly to your door. The service takes away the daily challenge and stress parents face when planning and packing their children's lunch. Wise Apple lunches are chef-crafted, and kid-approved using the highest quality, nutritious ingredients. The service offers items for a range of preferences including gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. Launched in 2016, by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple is on a mission to see food through kids eyes, making good-for-you food fun for kids.

ZipFit Denim

Seed Round in 2017
Zipfit Denim helps men find their best fitting jeans using their proprietary technology that is available at www.zipfitdenim.com. ZipFit helps men find perfect fitting jeans fast using their smart algorithms. Once you find your perfect fit, ZipFit compliments it with free tailoring and free shipping.

Wise Apple

Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple makes life easier by making lunch better - delivering fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks directly to your door. The service takes away the daily challenge and stress parents face when planning and packing their children's lunch. Wise Apple lunches are chef-crafted, and kid-approved using the highest quality, nutritious ingredients. The service offers items for a range of preferences including gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. Launched in 2016, by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple is on a mission to see food through kids eyes, making good-for-you food fun for kids.

RIVS

Convertible Note in 2016
RIVS, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based digital interviewing software solutions, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, the company offers a web-based platform that facilitates digital voice and video interviews, along with automated written, voice, and video interviewing features. RIVS also provides tools for scheduling live interviews, whether conducted via voice, video, or in-person. The software is designed to help organizations streamline their hiring processes by minimizing time spent on low-value activities, such as coordinating interview schedules and interviewing unsuitable candidates.

Page Vault

Series A in 2016
Page Vault enables legal professionals to easily capture web content for use as evidence in the U.S. courts. It is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service subscription solution that provides a trusted third party chain of custody for captures with the simplicity of a screenshot. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Akouba

Convertible Note in 2015
Akouba is a the first SAAS platform to provide community and regional banks with an online, end-to-end, small business lending solutionAkouba is committed to helping financial institutions provide businesses with the capital they need to succeed, in a way that is simple, quick and cost effective for both the bank and the customer.

RIVS

Venture Round in 2015
RIVS, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based digital interviewing software solutions, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, the company offers a web-based platform that facilitates digital voice and video interviews, along with automated written, voice, and video interviewing features. RIVS also provides tools for scheduling live interviews, whether conducted via voice, video, or in-person. The software is designed to help organizations streamline their hiring processes by minimizing time spent on low-value activities, such as coordinating interview schedules and interviewing unsuitable candidates.

Page Vault

Seed Round in 2015
Page Vault enables legal professionals to easily capture web content for use as evidence in the U.S. courts. It is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service subscription solution that provides a trusted third party chain of custody for captures with the simplicity of a screenshot. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

UpCity

Series B in 2014
UpCity, LLC operates an online marketplace that connects businesses with trusted agencies and digital marketing professionals. Founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a comprehensive directory of marketing service providers across various industry verticals and local markets, primarily serving small and medium-sized businesses in states such as Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Colorado, California, and New York. Formerly known as DIYSEO, LLC, UpCity was rebranded in January 2013. The platform enhances the B2B partner selection process by offering transparency and insights, allowing businesses to make informed decisions when selecting service providers ranging from marketers to accountants and HR professionals.

Rivet

Venture Round in 2014
Rivet Radio, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that creates and distributes audio news and feature stories on a global scale. It offers a range of products, including business podcasts, national and international news, corporate reports, and training materials for employee communications and compliance. Rivet provides an API that allows businesses to access and integrate its audio content into their own distribution channels, enhancing their communication strategies. Additionally, the company produces custom branded audio content for corporate websites and offers a mobile app that delivers personalized audio news. Founded in 2012 and originally known as HearHere Radio, Rivet has established itself as a notable player in the audio news industry, providing services that cater to both individual consumers and enterprise clients.

Eyelation

Seed Round in 2014
Eyelation provides prescription safety eyewear solutions. It offers prescription safety eyewear frames for employees as well as prescription safety eyewear programs for various businesses. Eyelation uses its innovative kiosk technology and benefit management to meet the needs of corporate safety programs saving time and money. Eyelation was founded in 2009 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

RIVS

Series A in 2013
RIVS, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based digital interviewing software solutions, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2011, the company offers a web-based platform that facilitates digital voice and video interviews, along with automated written, voice, and video interviewing features. RIVS also provides tools for scheduling live interviews, whether conducted via voice, video, or in-person. The software is designed to help organizations streamline their hiring processes by minimizing time spent on low-value activities, such as coordinating interview schedules and interviewing unsuitable candidates.