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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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Equity Investment - Seed Stage
Innovative Swipe-Based Hiring & Job-Discovery Platform Raising $250k-$5M For Onboarding & Marketing
  Required Amount $5,000,000
  Minimum Investment $100,000
  Region Outside USA
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Any


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Illinois Investors

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

I'm a financial planner that assists people with individual financial planning and investing. I also own a small transportation business. I'm very good with numbers and am open to being more hands on if needed but ideally I imagine being more of a consultant / silent partner.

$1,000 to $100,000

United States > Illinois

Small family office in southwest IL (near STL). We are currently building out a private equity portfolio of companies with high growth potential. We will also consider a minority stake in a cash flow positive corporation or partnership. Able to provide some expertise and support in an advisory capacity if needed. Our firm values integrity and transparency, which we expect from our business partners. If you reach out to us, we do have a quick questionnaire we may send if your pitch deck/proposal is missing some of the elements we typically look for. We prefer local (Illinois and St Louis) businesses, but will consider any US opportunities that meet our criteria.

$10,000 to $250,000

United States > Illinois

We help businesses and their owners with the day-to-day challenges of making sure the business has adequate funds for operations or expansion. We work with all kinds of financing scenarios such as private equity, venture capital, angel investors, bank loans, lines of credit, working capital, equipment financing, SBA loans, purchase order financing, real estate financing, mezzanine financing, private equity and other combinations of debt or equity financing.

$1,000,000 to $50,000,000

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

Banking investment history also starting multiple companies.

$100,000 to $3,500,000

United States > Illinois

We are a group of Investors with 30 years experience in structured project finance. We are all entrepreneurs and business owners as well. We have funded projects from $1M up to $1B+. We are always looking for new projects with a strong resume and make sense.

$1,000,000 to $10,000,000

United States > Illinois

I am returning citizen to US in January 2026 seeking to invest in an opportunity for steady monthly income. I have experience of more than 15 years in community management.

$50,000 to $80,000