Chicago Early Growth Ventures
Overview
Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startup companies. While it has strong roots in Chicago and a preference for companies connected to the local ecosystem, it invests in companies across the United States. The firm considers investments in a wide range of sectors and aims to develop the pool of early-stage angel investors within the Chicago area.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
chicagoearly.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cumin Club | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| CareLumi | Oct 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kadeya | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Levee Labs, Inc. | Oct 2023 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Loper | Apr 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Chicago Early Growth Ventures based?
Chicago Early Growth Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Chicago Early Growth Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Chicago Early Growth Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Chicago Early Growth Ventures have?
Chicago Early Growth Ventures has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Chicago Early Growth Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include The Cumin Club, CareLumi, Kadeya, Levee Labs, Inc., Loper.
What was Chicago Early Growth Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Chicago Early Growth Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CareLumi in 2026.
What sectors does Chicago Early Growth Ventures focus on?
Chicago Early Growth Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Chicago Early Growth Ventures focus on?
Chicago Early Growth Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.