Angel Investors in Illinois (2026)

Illinois is home to 885 angel investor and venture capital profiles 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 re-checked as we re-crawl them — 50 of them have an email on file to unlock.

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Key statistics

As of October 2026, Datapile tracks 885 angel investor and venture capitalist profiles in Illinois, concentrated in Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston.

Angel investors & VCs tracked
885
Top cities
Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston
Most common roles
Managing Director, Partner, Chief Executive Officer
Top sectors
Technology, AI/ML, Fintech

Source: Datapile investor database.

Investor profiles in Illinois

Sourced from public records, ranked by profile completeness.

  • Roawin Luo
    Roawin Luo
    Global Director of Product Management --- Innovation and Sustainability at Amcor
    Chicago, IL
    AI/MLClimate Tech
    LinkedIn
  • Eduardo Fonnegra
    Eduardo Fonnegra
    Principal at Fonnegra Group
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Simon Burton
    Simon Burton
    Managing Director at Nourish Ventures
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Jeffrey Eschbach
    Jeffrey Eschbach
    Managing General Partner, Workbox Ventures at Workbox
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Paulo J MacHado
    Paulo J MacHado
    CEO and Founder at Health Innovation Inc
    Chicago, IL
    Healthcare
    LinkedIn
  • Megan Kellerman
    Megan Kellerman
    Managing Director, Family Office and Private Wealth Partnerships at Peakline Partners
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Matt Silver
    Matt Silver
    Co-Founder and CEO at Cargado
    Chicago, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn
  • Peter Westin
    Peter Westin
    Executive Director Arditti Center for Risk Management and Professional Instructor at DePaul University
    Lake Forest, IL
    Technology
    LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions

How many angel investors are in Illinois?
Datapile tracks 885 angel investor and venture capital profiles based in Illinois, concentrated in Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston, and Lake Forest.
Which cities in Illinois have the most angel investors?
The cities with the most investor profiles in Illinois are Chicago, Wilmette, Evanston, and Lake Forest.
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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