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10 Illinois Family Offices Investing in Startups (2026)

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Here are ten active single family offices from our database that are based in Illinois and invest in startups, along with their websites:

  1. DNS Capital (Chicago)
    DNS Capital manages investments for the business enterprise of Gigi Pritzker, Michael Pucker and their immediate family. The office takes a long-term, flexible approach, building relationships with business owners, management teams, and entrepreneurs to align interests and create lasting value.
  2. Little Village Capital (Chicago)
    Little Village Capital is a single family office backing early and late stage venture and growth opportunities. It concentrates on US financial services, consumer, and enterprise technology companies, with particular emphasis on minority and women-owned firms and Latino-founded businesses.
  3. Kenex Holdings (Chicago)
    Kenex Holdings invests in lower middle market companies across food, beverage, agriculture, transportation and logistics, infrastructure services, and manufacturing. It targets US businesses with revenue under $100 million, mainly in the Midwest, and is flexible on ownership, from control positions to minority stakes.
  4. Walder Ventures (Chicago)
    Joseph and Elizabeth Walder set up Walder Ventures in 2020 to make mission-driven investments that support the Chicago region and beyond. The work ties in with the Walder Foundation's philanthropic focus on science innovation, environmental sustainability, performing arts, immigrant communities, and Jewish life.
  5. D'Orazio Holdings (Chicago)
    D'Orazio Capital Partners backs companies in aerospace and defense, automobiles and components, chemicals and coatings, and building products. Its scope also covers packaging, construction materials, energy equipment services, industrial services, machinery, precision machining, and professional services.
  6. Chaifetz Group (Chicago)
    Founded by entrepreneur Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz, Chaifetz Group is a Chicago family office focused on venture capital and growth investments. It backs entrepreneurs and management teams with flexible capital, operational guidance, and long-term partnership.
  7. New Stack Ventures (Chicago)
    New Stack was founded in 2015 by Nick Moran, who launched the first VC podcast and one of the first AngelList syndicates. After a $6 million first fund, the team raised a $42 million vehicle and builds its own software, including VC Rank and the Seeker, to find transformational tech founders.
  8. Bluestein Ventures (Chicago)
    Bluestein Ventures looks for early stage ventures across the food industry that change how consumers approach health and wellness. Its investments span the value chain, both B2C and B2B, covering high-growth consumer brands, proprietary foodtech, next-gen commerce, and value-add digital technology.
  9. Fulcrum Investing
    Fulcrum Investing makes seed to Series B investments in startups across the United States. The group is dedicated to supporting startup companies and the wider entrepreneurial community.
  10. Armory Capital (Champaign)
    Armory is a family investment office funded with permanent capital and a legacy of more than 70 years of investing in private businesses. Its team works with companies at every growth stage, from startups to public companies, and looks for long-term partnerships.

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