8 SaaS Startups in Chicago

January 24, 2023

SaaS startups have become the darling of Venture Capital investors, especially in Chicago. Over the past decade, software has proverbially “eaten the world” and SaaS companies have scaled to become unicorn corporations in staggering amounts of time.

In this article, we are examining 8 VC funded SaaS startups in Chicago .

4Degrees

With the use of machine learning, 4Degrees democratizes access to social capital while assisting professionals in improving their interpersonal skills. The business wants to level the playing field by giving you the tools to forge better business ties. Its platform helps you focus on the correct connections, works with you to develop those ties over time, and enables you to use your network when you need it.

Company details:
Founders:
Ablorde Ashigbi, David Vandegrift
Founded:
2017
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
4Degrees
Industries:
Enterprise Software, SaaS, Social CRM, Software
Latest funding:
$1,000,000
Seed
3 November 2021
Total funding:
$2,450,000
Investors
Techstars, gener8tor, Google for Startups, Unpopular Ventures, Portfolia

Civis Analytics

Civis Analytics assists businesses in using data to better understand, attract, and engage their audiences in order to achieve a competitive edge. Civis works with top public and private sector companies to make data-driven decision-making fundamental to how they conduct business. To achieve this, Civis combines data, cutting-edge software solutions, and a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, developers, and survey science specialists. The business was established in 2013 and has its corporate office in Chicago, Illinois.

Company details:
Founders:
Caroline Grey, Dan Wagner
Founded:
2013
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Industries:
Analytics, Big Data, Consulting, Data Integration, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$30,700,000
Series B
27 September 2021
Total funding:
$52,700,000
Investors
Alumni Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, WPP, Drive Capital, Verizon Ventures

Cohesion

An information technology business called Cohesion provides a vertically integrated SaaS platform for smart buildings. Due to the seamless integration of all building systems, workflows, and people into one intelligent building platform, it enables real estate owners to optimize asset and portfolio value. The connection gives building operators a single, unified platform to manage and enhance automation, tenant experience, smart building operations, and building health and security. The most actionable information available on the market are offered by Cohesion's platform, allowing owners to save expenses, improve tenant satisfaction, and boost operational transparency.

Company details:
Founders:
Nik Patel, Thru Shivakumar
Founded:
2018
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
Cohesion
Industries:
Building Maintenance, Internet of Things, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$15,000,000
Series A
17 November 2021
Total funding:
$23,500,000
Investors
Frasers Property, Morgan Stanley, Hyde Park Angels, Michael Sacks, CMT Capital Markets Trading

HAAS Alert

The goal of HAAS Alert is to provide life-saving mobility solutions that will make cars and roads safer and more intelligent. A connected, accident-free society where everyone returns home safely is what we envision. In order to help drivers make safer, more informed decisions while driving, HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud service provides real-time digital alerts to drivers, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles via vehicle dashboards and infotainment systems, navigation applications, and smartphones.

Company details:
Founders:
Cory Hohs, Jigar Patel, Noah Levens
Founded:
2015
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
HAAS Alert
Industries:
Autonomous Vehicles, Big Data, Data Integration, Developer APIs, Mobile, Navigation, Public Safety, SaaS, Smart Cities, Transportation
Latest funding:
$5,000,000
Seed
30 August 2021
Total funding:
$8,440,000
Investors
Techstars, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, Right Side Capital Management, Third Sphere, Fontinalis Partners

LogicGate

LogicGate provides enterprises with cutting-edge risk management technology that enables proactive enterprise-wide risk transformation. We developed the Risk Cloud Platform®, the most agile and collaborative GRC solution available, since risk is a team sport. quickly adjust to shifting business circumstances. Develop new procedures with confidence as you go. Work together with your entire organization on risk. You can't obtain an integrated perspective of risk across the whole enterprise from point solutions, but Risk Cloud® does.

Company details:
Founders:
Dan Campbell, Jon Siegler, Matt Kunkel
Founded:
2015
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
LogicGate
Industries:
Compliance, Enterprise Software, Risk Management, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$113,000,000
Series C
28 July 2021
Total funding:
$156,000,000
Investors
Techstars, Silicon Valley Bank, Right Side Capital Management, Providence Strategic Growth (PSG), Jump Capital

ShipBob

A technology business called ShipBob processes e-commerce orders for brands who sell directly to consumers. With a network of fulfillment facilities spread out across the US, ShipBob offers end-to-end fulfillment and offers warehousing and package delivery in 1-2 business days. For online retailers, their software integrates order and inventory management, customer interaction, predictive analytics, and optimal delivery. Additionally, the software from ShipBob is completely compatible with a variety of e-commerce platforms, including eBay, Shopify, Amazon, Magento, and more. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob was created by [Divey Gulati] and [Dhruv Saxena](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/dhruv-saxena).

Company details:
Founders:
Dhruv Saxena, Divey Gulati, George Wojciechowski, Jivko Bojinov
Founded:
2014
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
ShipBob
Industries:
E-Commerce, Logistics, Mobile, SaaS, Shipping, Supply Chain Management
Latest funding:
$200,000,000
Series E
29 June 2021
Total funding:
$330,500,000
Investors
Wefunder, SoftBank, Y Combinator, Silicon Valley Bank, Menlo Ventures

ThreeKit

ThreeKit is a 3D product configuration and visualization platform that enables brands to create and manage beautiful visuals at scale. The platform combines innovation, expertise, and experience to deliver high-quality solutions that boost online customer engagement and conversions. It also enables businesses of any size to scale and automate beautiful product visuals across channels, both online and offline. ThreeKit allows companies to cost-effectively and easily create thousands of photorealistic, interactive 3D, and augmented reality visuals. The platform users can use the ThreeKit to create a 3D configurator, allowing consumers to make customizations in real-time. Threekit launched its flagship product, Virtual Photographer, a program that creates product images for e-commerce that look real but are completely computer-rendered. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Company details:
Founders:
Ben Houston
Founded:
2005
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
ThreeKit
Industries:
3D Printing, Computer, Information Technology, Product Design, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$35,000,000
Series B
9 November 2021
Total funding:
$65,000,000
Investors
Salesforce, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, ServiceNow, Shasta Ventures, Salesforce Ventures

Vertical

A team that is passionate about creating a better, more effective experience for managing construction payments launched Vertical. With years of extensive expertise in B2B payments and construction escrow, as well as in solving difficult issues across industries like healthcare, we are enthusiastic about the chance to enhance how you do business each month. Despite being situated in Chicago, we collaborate closely with our partners all around the nation to make sure they are maximizing the draw process each month.

Company details:
Founders:
Aaron Priest, Adam Seithel
Founded:
2018
Based in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Website:
Vertical
Industries:
B2B, Construction, Enterprise Software, FinTech, SaaS
Latest funding:
$675,000
Seed
1 June 2021
Total funding:
$3,045,000
Investors
First American

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