Angel Investors in Illinois (2026)

Illinois is home to 813 active angel investors and venture capital professionals tracked in the Datapile database. The largest concentrations are in Chicago, Wilmette, and Evanston. Most hold roles such as Managing Director, Partner, and Chief Executive Officer. Every profile below is sourced from public records and continuously verified — browse the list, then unlock direct emails, phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles to start your outreach.

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Key statistics

As of July 2026, Datapile tracks 813 verified angel investors and venture capitalists in Illinois, concentrated in Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston.

Angel investors & VCs tracked
813
Top cities
Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston
Most common roles
Managing Director, Partner, Chief Executive Officer
Top sectors
Technology, AI/ML, Fintech

Source: Datapile verified investor database.

Active investors in Illinois

Verified profiles ranked by activity — unlock any to see direct contact details.

  • Brian O'Connor
    Brian O'Connor
    Founder and Managing Partner at NextGen Growth Partners
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Alex Makhotin
    Alex Makhotin
    Co-founder and Partner at Growth Equity Capital Partners, LLC
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Jim Tenbroek
    Jim Tenbroek
    Managing Partner at Growth Catalyst Partners
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Jenny Flandina
    Jenny Flandina
    Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships at Equity Group Investments
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Suzanne Yoon
    Suzanne Yoon
    Founder, Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer at Kinzie Capital Partners, LLC
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • John Tough
    John Tough
    Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Energize Capital
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • David Hawkins
    David Hawkins
    Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Shorehill Capital LLC
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Blake Harper
    Blake Harper
    Managing Partner | Chief Investment Officer at Orchard Capital Management
    Winnetka, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions

How many angel investors are in Illinois?
Datapile tracks 813 active angel investors and venture capital professionals based in Illinois, concentrated in Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston, and Winnetka.
Which cities in Illinois have the most angel investors?
The cities with the most active investors in Illinois are Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston, and Winnetka.
What sectors do Illinois investors focus on?
Investors in Illinois most commonly focus on Technology, AI/ML, Fintech, and Venture Capital & Private Equity. You can filter the full list by sector inside Datapile.
How do I contact angel investors in Illinois?
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