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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.

Entrepreneurs

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

Enterprise software and AI agents for business
We are technologists building custom enterprise systems and a platform of specialized AI agents for businesses — including factory management with RFID, marketing-agency automation, and integrated payments. Founder-led, with deployed paying clients.
  Required Amount $1,000,000
  Minimum Investment $50,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Any


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AI-native ERP/POS for furniture & mattress retailers
Cloud ERP/POS built for furniture & mattress retailers — a large, fragmented market still on legacy software. The founder owns a Chicago furniture chain, so every feature is validated live before launch. Paying clients already onboard.
  Required Amount $200,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Any


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Solar Industry Expansion
Solar agrivoltaic provider seeking investment for expansion within the field into solar energy project development, management, and installation of sites and storage.
  Required Amount $250,000
  Minimum Investment $12,500
  Region Midwest
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Any


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Youth Club Sports Facility
Youth training facility with club baseball and softball teams. Spring/Summer and Fall Seasons. Entering our 5th Year and have created a following just need to cover cost until the next round of registrations in August 2026
  Required Amount $100,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Silent


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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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Illinois Investors

United States > Illinois

We are an international investment banking firm dedicated to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism – provides corporate financial advisory services, mergers and acquisitions expertise, valuation services, and financial opinions to publicly and privately held businesses through our offices in North America, Asia, and Africa. Our professionals draw on specialized expertise in partnering with middle-market firms in all industry verticals and niche markets to achieve an optimal outcome through a variety of transactions. We precisely analyze each client’s needs to determine the best match between buyers and sellers, arrange cost-effective financing, and produce capitalization structures that maximize each clients’ potential. We are a trusted partner and industry-leading provider of financial advisory services, M&A assistance, and business valuations.

$500,000 to $1,000,000,000

United States > Illinois

I am a former private equity executive who has been living and working in the Chicago area for over 25 years. I'm married with 3 kids living in the western suburbs of Chicago. Having helped buy, grow and sell companies for over 10 years, I'm very familiar with the types of operational systems and improvements needed in growing businesses. I previously worked for middle market private equity firms located in Chicago and was formerly an investment banker. Most recently I've been helping my family run a hospital and 4 colleges in India. I received my BSBA in Finance & Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001 and received my MBA from the University of Chicago with concentrations in Finance & Entrepreneurship. Given my background, I can be a hands-on investor when appropriate and if the right opportunity exists, can try to attract more capital.

$200,000 to $2,000,000

United States > Illinois

My investment objective is to diversify after the meltdown of the mortgage industry. I was in that business for 10 plus years. I have a bacground in the mortgage banking industry also a degree in communication (radio&television). I'm investing as a private investor along with my grandfather.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Illinois

Live in the Chicagoland area. Seeking to invest in a business in need of an advisor or hands-on partner. Broad range of experience with businesses ranging from $100,000 to $120 million in revenue. Strengths include sales, inventory management, profitability and process improvement.

$10,000 to $500,000

United States > Illinois

I exclusively seek different companies to inject capital into to help fund. I am part of a institutional investment group/accredited investors that actively seeks projects to inject capital into for an equity portion of their company. The range is from $500k to $5M+ There is no particular industry that is favored when it comes to funding. The investment group have no geography limits,as the group recently opened offices in Sweden even though they are located in the United States.

$500,000 to $5,000,000

United States > Illinois

Owner of successful tech company in Chicago, looking to invest in early stage companies in the technology space.

$20,000 to $750,000

United States > Illinois

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

$50,000 to $150,000

United States > Illinois

I started a service business from zero and built it into a very profitable business, I willing to invest with like minded individuals or companies that have the potential for growth

$5,000 to $100,000