Chicago Ventures - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2012
Chicago Ventures is a seed-stage investment firm focusing on high-potential sectors such as supply chain, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, fintech, enterprise tools, and consumer media. They lead early rounds with high-conviction checks, typically investing in seed and Series A stages. The firm partners closely with exceptional entrepreneurs in undercapitalized ecosystems, taking board seats and providing hands-on support.
Notable portfolio companies include G2, HealthJoy, project44, and Sunbit. Chicago Ventures emphasizes being a founder's biggest advocate while maintaining a straightforward approach. They offer value-add services by promising to put in the work and asking founders to hold them accountable, positioning themselves as early partners to founders in industries often overlooked by others.
Chicago Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages