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Chicago startup news, funding, and ecosystem coverage — fintech, quantum computing, blockchain, and the founders and investors driving the Midwest's largest tech hub.

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Chicago’s Madison Air files for IPO in potentially largest US industrial debut since 1999

Nothing ventured, nothing gained: the community-led bet on Chicago's next generation of investors.

Simplify Group Launches Simplify Ventures in Illinois

Chicago’s GeoWealth Extends Series C With $42.5 Million Strategic Investment

BMO and 1871 open applications for WMNfintech in Chicago

Chicago’s NEWITY raises $11M: tying AI underwriting to blockchain capital

Chicago prediction market startup Kairos raises $2.5M led by a16z Crypto

Chicago’s When raises $10.2M to expand health coverage platform

Chicago’s ElectronX Secures $30M Series A for Power Derivatives Market

Alchemist Accelerator and University of Chicago Launch Quantum Cohort

Chicago to host Venture Summit 2025: Future of Food

Chicago’s zerohash raises $104 million as Wall Street firms move into crypto infrastructure

Chicago-based Kin raises $50 million at $2 billion valuation

Chicago and Indiana startups lead with $25,000 AgriNovus Velocity awards

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