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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

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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Wellness Travel Destination, Healing with Horses, Regenerative Farming, and Living Community
Renovation Love Sanctuary is a one-of-a-kind retreat center and visionary living community in Elburn, IL, reimagining both rural agritourism and wellness travel. Imagine luxury glamping, endless self-care options, adventures, and community dinners.
  Required Amount $10,000,000
  Minimum Investment $1,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Curated Third Place
A boutique café blending artisanal coffee, thoughtful wines, and a rotating selection of beautifully chosen goods. Designed as a modern third place, offering space to linger, connect, and discover new favorite things.
  Required Amount $300,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Pool Hall Start Up
Location For Start Up Pool Hall Bar In Need Of Full Build Out. This South Loop Location Is Uniquely Located In Dense High Rise Residential Area. Rent Abatement Being Offered By Property Owner To Reduce Long Term Debt Exposure.
  Required Amount $450,000
  Minimum Investment $75,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Silent


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Illinois Investors

United States > Illinois

I'm 58 yr old IT Engineer with successful career record. I'm married and live in Chicago area. Seeking opportunities to invest into advanced IT and technology business and play active role in it. I would consider investing in other industries with my silent role.

$1,000 to $200,000

United States > Illinois

We are Management Consultants in a consulting firm which assists clients in locating funding for their projects. We work with hundreds of investors from across the country, including Europe and the Pacific Rim. We have been doing this for 12 years. For a copy of the "General Criteria For Funding" feel free to contact us through this network

$5,000,000 to $50,000,000

United States > Illinois

I am just an entrepreneur looking to invest a little.

$100 to $25,000

United States > Illinois

I'm a young business man looking to invest some of my hard earned money, into some profitable business. I'm looking to expand my revenue and business relationships. I have very little investment experience, but I have owned a company of my own for the past year. I own a call center, and we promote heart checks and timeshares

$10,000 to $500,000

United States > Illinois

I have created nine internet companies of my own from the ground up, made them very successful, and collect massive revenue from each business on a regular basis. I have extensive experience with online advertising and product development, manufacturing, and distribution, along with business construction. I enjoy start-up businesses that are mainly just ideal concepts and aren't really established quite yet, for it really allows me to help the creator or creators expand on their ideas and improve their project. I own my own web development/marketing and promotion firm, I am in charge of directing the entire company and handling it's success, I have quite the experience with controlled investing.

$2,000 to $50,000

United States > Illinois

I am an individual investor open to many opportunities.

$1,000 to $250,000

United States > Illinois

I am registered pharmacist and an entrepreneur dedicated to simplifying the pharmacy care experience for patients using specialty medications. I believe in the fundamental principal of providing patients with the choice to select their pharmacy and their pharmacist for their medications and pharmaceutical care needs. I am the founder and former CEO of company whose mission was to improve the patient experience by using technology to enable the next generation of care coordination between various industry stakeholders. I successfully built and sold the company in 2020 to an industry strategic. With my experience building a startup and taking it to a mid-market level with a successful exit, I can help entrepreneurs build their companies, scale technology with offshore resources, and help raise funds. I am forward to working with passionate founders with proven innovation and committed work-ethic.

$25,000 to $500,000

United States > Illinois

40, Chicago, IL (suburbs). Serial entrepreneur. Multiple businesses. Great at generating leads, SEO, logistics, growing a company, and management.

$50,000 to $150,000