Chicago saw more big VC deals in 2017 – Crain’s

Chicago startups had more $10 million-plus investments in 2017 than in any of the past five years. There were 39 local deals of $10 million or more, topping the previous best showing, 34 in 2015. 2016 had 31 deals of $10 million or more. The increase in large, later-stage deals is a sign of further traction in the Chicago tech economy, as companies launched several years ago mature into larger organizations, able to attract more capital. In 2012 and 2013, there were just 19 deals of $10 million or more, according to PitchBook.

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