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Chicago Early Growth Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, focusing on early-stage startups across the United States. Founded to support the local startup ecosystem, they engage with companies linked to Chicago, including those founded by students or alumni of local universities. The firm has a portfolio of 2 companies and emphasizes building relationships within the startup community.
Chicago Early Growth Ventures invests primarily at the seed stage, favoring multiple smaller investments over fewer larger ones. They are open to opportunities across various sectors and demographics, considering startups from anywhere in the U.S. or globally, despite a primary focus on Chicago-based companies.
Chicago Early Growth Ventures has notable investments in **EXIT**, which was acquired in 2020, and **MERGER**, which merged with Munetrix LLC in April 2022.
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Yes, they often lead seed rounds, particularly for startups with ties to the Chicago ecosystem.
They are open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their investment thesis.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but they focus on making multiple smaller investments at the seed stage.
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