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The Illinois Investment Network is an online matching service connecting Illinois entrepreneurs looking for funding with investors looking for profitable business opportunities. There are no fees to join so register today as an entrepreneur or investor and become a part of the Illinois Investment Network community.

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Find an investor for your business with our online service which connects you directly with angel investors, venture capitalists and business funds. You can either submit your proposal for free and pay after contact is made, or pay upfront and receive all the benefits of our premium services.

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Investors

We have created a dealflow network to help you find investment opportunities. Our site offers you access to thousands of business proposals. Join for free and begin receiving investment opportunities from leading edge start-ups to profitable mature businesses,

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Featured Proposals

Investment for Growth, short term 30% ROI
We are a travel baseball tournament organization having been around for two years. We have expanded quickly and looking for investors looking for a 30% ROI by January 1, 2027.
  Required Amount $30,000
  Minimum Investment $10,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Profitable
  Investor Role Silent


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Investment for AI Platform for Family Planning and Funerals
BestFarewell is an AI-powered pre-loss planning platform that helps families organize estates, document final wishes, and preserve memories before crisis hits. Sold B2B2C to employers as a voluntary benefit, with funeral home and advisor channels.
  Required Amount $1,000,000
  Minimum Investment $50,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Any


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Scalable E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer Food & Retail Brand
This is a unique opportunity to invest in a scalable, high-growth D2C food business. Initial funding of $600K will drive revenue of $1.5M in Year 1, with operating profits of ~$300K. This will provide short-term returns and long-term equity upside.
  Required Amount $600,000
  Minimum Investment $37,500
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Advisory


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A Patented Invention: Birthday Card for Jesus
Patented Outdoor Christmas Decoration
  Required Amount $100,000
  Minimum Investment $10,000
  Region Midwest
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Silent


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Heating and air conditioning company looking for growth investor
Heating and air conditioning servicing the Chicagoland area. We specialize is residential, light commercial, and light refrigeration services. We'd like to expand our customers base and become more sustainable.
  Required Amount $500,000
  Minimum Investment $100,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Profitable
  Investor Role Silent


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W.R.I. — Investment Opportunity Overview
W.R.I. is a tech-enhanced family entertainment venue bringing a modern roller-skating experience to Waukegan. We combine recreation with youth programs and school partnerships, generating strong revenue and community impact.
  Required Amount $2,750,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Luxury Riverfront Event Venue in Downtown Geneva
Invest in a luxury event venue and the development of a prime piece of downtown Geneva real estate.
  Required Amount $600,000
  Minimum Investment $100,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Silent


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Large-scale, immersive drive-thru holiday light show investment proposal – 2026 Season Launch
S.O.C is a drive-thru holiday light show featuring millions of synchronized pixel lights, themed scenes, and music. A seasonal, high-demand attraction built for families, fun, and unforgettable holiday memories.
  Required Amount $2,000,000
  Minimum Investment $75,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Illinois Investors

United States > Illinois

Investment firm based just outside Chicago, IL. We are a specialized investment group focused on identifying investment opportunities in consumer products and services primarily in the household, outdoor, pet and personal care segments. We believe these segments have been overlooked and disenfranchised by traditional venture capital firms. Because these segments have been largely ignored by most capital providing sources, there are hungry yet qualified company founders who can greatly benefit from financial & managerial support thus presenting attractive investment opportunities. We look for startup companies that will become major industry participants that are built around innovative products, unique services and strategies coupled with dynamic, passionate founders that create new markets or reshape existing ones.

$25,000 to $50,000

United States > Illinois

I am a real estate investor that that practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate law.

$0 to $1,000,000

United States > Illinois

My firm takes private companies public by reverse merger. We have 140 IPO's and reverse mergers in our history, that include: Groupon for 700mm, GNC for 495mm, Spirit Airlines for 159mm, Dunkin Donuts for 640mm. Our Large Cap program has been retooled for small private companies. If you need to raise over 5mm, please contact us immediately. We will pay for every expense related to a public launch, and supply all legal work, at no cost to our clients. We take our fee in stock only. We are 100% vested in your public fundraising success. We offer a true "Public Launch Partnership"

$50,000,000 to $50,000,000

United States > Illinois

I have 15 years of real estate development experience , Ten years of financial enhancement experience and project funding I'm direct to a large hedge fund that has been in business for over forty years I'm a direct rep to a program manager of a provide placement program (PPP) I have 19 years experience in the real estate tax field and now currently seeking good project to fund .

$5,000,000 to $10,000,000

United States > Illinois

I operate a dedicated buy-side M&A firm with over 100 qualified buy-side clients. I collectively look for equity investment opportunities for my clients.

$5,000,000 to $200,000,000

United States > Illinois

Accredited investor seeking business and investment opportunities in the Chicagoland area or Midwest.

$25,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Illinois

I have over 7 years in transportation brokerage and real estate investment

$50,000 to $150,000

United States > Illinois

I’m a Corporate Banker by trade and looking to invest in the right team with my personal capital. I am highly analytical and understand numbers quite well . I am a trainee accountant and have worked at big 4 accounting firms before making a switch to banking . In my current role I am a Vice President specializing in Securitization.

$5,000 to $100,000