Venture Capital & Private Equity Angel Investors in Illinois (2026)

There are 48 Venture Capital & Private Equity angel investors and venture capital firms based in Illinois in the Datapile database. They are concentrated in Chicago, Evanston, and Downers Grove. Each profile is verified from public records. Browse the list below and unlock verified contact details to reach Venture Capital & Private Equity investors in Illinois directly.

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Key statistics

As of July 2026, Datapile tracks 48 verified Venture Capital & Private Equity angel investors and VCs in Illinois, concentrated in Chicago, Evanston, Downers Grove.

Venture Capital & Private Equity investors & VCs
48
Top cities
Chicago, Evanston, Downers Grove
Most common roles
Investor, Venture Investor, Angel Investor
State
Illinois

Source: Datapile verified investor database.

Venture Capital & Private Equity investors in Illinois

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

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    Erik Hammer
    Early Stage Investor | Managing Partner at Marquee Ventures
    Chicago, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • Kevin Willer
    Kevin Willer
    Partner at Chicago Ventures
    Chicago, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • D
    Debby Schuch
    Venture Partner/Angel Investor at VU Venture Partners
    Downers Grove, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • Julia Ruge
    Julia Ruge
    Venture Partner at Sandalphon Capital
    Hinsdale, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • C
    Chris Minor
    Venture Partner at Ludis Capital
    Chicago, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • C
    Chris Behrens
    Executive Chairman & Corporate Board Director at ALTI
    Chicago, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • J
    John Joseph
    Managing Director and Board Member at West Suburban Angels Inc.
    Chicago, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn
  • E
    Emily Stoeckel
    Chairman of the Board at The Heico Companies LLC
    Chicago, Illinois
    venture capital & private equity
    LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions

How many Venture Capital & Private Equity investors are in Illinois?
Datapile tracks 48 Venture Capital & Private Equity angel investors and venture capital firms based in Illinois.
Who are the top Venture Capital & Private Equity investors in Illinois?
The most active Venture Capital & Private Equity investors in Illinois are listed above, ranked by profile completeness and activity. Unlock any profile to see verified contact details.
Which cities in Illinois have the most Venture Capital & Private Equity investors?
Venture Capital & Private Equity investors in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Evanston, Downers Grove, and Hinsdale.
How do I reach Venture Capital & Private Equity investors in Illinois?
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