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Featured Proposals
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Enterprise software and AI agents for business
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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.
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| Required Amount |
$1,000,000 |
| Minimum Investment |
$50,000 |
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Illinois |
| Stage |
Achieving Sales |
| Investor Role |
Any |
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AI-native ERP/POS for furniture & mattress retailers
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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.
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| Required Amount |
$200,000 |
| Minimum Investment |
$25,000 |
| Region |
Illinois |
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Finished Product |
| Investor Role |
Any |
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Solar Industry Expansion
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Solar agrivoltaic provider seeking investment for expansion within the field into solar energy project development, management, and installation of sites and storage.
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| Required Amount |
$250,000 |
| Minimum Investment |
$12,500 |
| Region |
Midwest |
| Stage |
Achieving Sales |
| Investor Role |
Any |
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Youth Club Sports Facility
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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
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| 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
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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.
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| 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
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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.
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| Required Amount |
$1,000,000 |
| Minimum Investment |
$50,000 |
| Region |
Illinois |
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Finished Product |
| Investor Role |
Any |
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Scalable E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer Food & Retail Brand
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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.
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| Required Amount |
$600,000 |
| Minimum Investment |
$37,500 |
| Region |
Illinois |
| Stage |
Pre-Startup/R&D |
| Investor Role |
Advisory |
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Heating and air conditioning company looking for growth investor
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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.
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| Required Amount |
$500,000 |
| Minimum Investment |
$100,000 |
| Region |
Illinois |
| Stage |
Profitable |
| Investor Role |
Silent |
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Heating and air conditioning company looking for growth investor
