Here are Chicago’s Five Hottest Tech Startups

During Chicago Inno's annual Startups to Watch event Thursday, Tempus CEO Eric Lefkofsky described the fast growth his health-tech startup has seen and how his businesses pivoted to Covid-19 testing when the pandemic began, while also offering his .....»»

2020 was a year unlike any other. The year was defined by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which resulted in hardships for many of the city's tech businesses. But the pandemic also propelled local startups to new heights, and brought new inno.....»»

A San Francisco-based insurance startup that sells coverage to other startup companies is growing its Chicago office as the city continues to become a hotbed for the insurance-tech industry. Vouch, a Y Combinator-backed startup that sells insurance spec.....»»

Venture capital dollars flowing through the Interstate 94 corridor between Madison and Chicago continues to rise. Chicago’s Hyde Park Venture Partners announced Wednesday that it closed its third venture fund at $100 million, exceeding its ta.....»»

Well-known business executive and television star Marcus Lemonis made the short trip from Chicago to Milwaukee for Summerfest Tech, but he left quite an impression with the attendees and some money for one of the startups involved in a pitch competi.....»»

Rapid growth and talk of "Texas tailwinds" has one of the Bay Area's hottest startups expanding further in the Lone Star State......»»

CHICAGO (Reuters) - From global manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson Inc to small tech startups, companies are scrambling to rework supply chains built for an era of stable, open trade policy that is now under threat......»»

June 29 – China Renaissance, advisor to the country's hottest tech startups, may be seeking a valuation of up to $5 bln. Pete Sweeney and Alec Macfarlane wonder whether the time is right......»»

Dockless electric scooters are one of the hottest industries in tech today. One such company, Bird, has raised more than $400 million and is valued at $2 billion—even though it was founded just last year. Lime, a competitor, has also raised over $40.....»»

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It’s been quite the year for Chicago startup funding, with several rounds that were near or surpassed $100 million. Two Chicago cannabis startups, Verano Holdings and Cresco Labs led the year in fundings. Both closed their funding deals in Octob.....»»

The local startups are among the eight selected to participate in the coveted competition that pits startups head-to-head for a chance to win a share of $50,000 in prize money......»»

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This significant investment indicates that institutional investors, endowments, and foundations, also known as limited partners, are still willing to support well-known firms even amid a broader fundraising crunch. read more.....»»

From tech bros to finance guys, rich young men are in love with this midcentury moder.....»»

Prosecutors said the sentence of ex-Headspin CEO Manish Lachwani is a warning to other "fake it til you make it" Silicon Valley startups. Manish Lachwani, CEO of HeadSpinHeadSpinThe founder of startup HeadSpin just g.....»»

Buyers see a path forward for the building in San Francisco's office market, which they say is beginning its recovery......»»

Miami-Dade is giving selected startups the opportunity to test out their tech - and maybe even secure a government contract......»»

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