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.

Craig Chval

Senior Associate

Richard Conklin

Investor

Caroline Gash

Managing Director

John McNelis

Angel Investor

Past deals in Illinois

The Mom Project

Series C in 2021
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

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.

Elevate K-12

Convertible Note in 2020
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.

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 Engines, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing engines for heavy-duty applications, focusing on decarbonizing these engines to mitigate the reliance on diesel fuel. The company has created a patented system that allows for the production of high-performance engines at reduced costs, benefiting various sectors including marine, agriculture, transportation, power generation, rail, and construction. Founded in 2016 and based in Woodridge, Illinois, ClearFlame aims to lower operating costs while offering substantial fuel savings to its clients, addressing environmental challenges associated with traditional diesel engines.

Nurture Life

Series A in 2019
Nurture Life, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing organic, ready-to-eat meals designed for babies, toddlers, and children. Founded in 2015, the company offers a subscription-based food delivery service that delivers chef-crafted meals directly to customers' doors on a weekly basis. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared in collaboration with pediatric dietitians to ensure it meets the nutritional needs of growing children while introducing them to a variety of flavors and textures. Nurture Life aims to expand children's palates and promote healthy eating habits, providing peace of mind for parents seeking nutritious meal options for their families.

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 specializes in providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes, alleviating the daily challenges parents encounter when preparing their children's meals. Established in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, the company focuses on creating chef-crafted, nutritious options that are kid-approved and cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices. The service emphasizes fun and healthy eating for children, aiming to make nutritious food appealing to kids. By leveraging a web and mobile-based platform, Wise Apple offers personalized meal options designed by nutritionists, ensuring that children receive healthy, tailored lunches delivered promptly.

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 specializes in providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes, alleviating the daily challenges parents encounter when preparing their children's meals. Established in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, the company focuses on creating chef-crafted, nutritious options that are kid-approved and cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices. The service emphasizes fun and healthy eating for children, aiming to make nutritious food appealing to kids. By leveraging a web and mobile-based platform, Wise Apple offers personalized meal options designed by nutritionists, ensuring that children receive healthy, tailored lunches delivered promptly.

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 offers a cloud-based, white-labeled platform tailored for community and regional banks to streamline small business lending. This software-as-a-service solution enables financial institutions to integrate their unique credit policies into a user-friendly online process, enhancing efficiency and profitability. By simplifying the lending experience, Akouba helps banks provide businesses with the necessary capital in a quick and cost-effective manner, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and operational performance.

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.
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