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Chicago Early Growth Ventures

Chicago Early Growth Ventures

Chicago, Illinoischicagoearly.com

Overview

Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startup companies. While it has strong roots in Chicago and a preference for companies connected to the local ecosystem, it invests in companies across the United States. The firm considers investments in a wide range of sectors and aims to develop the pool of early-stage angel investors within the Chicago area.

Portfolio Companies

19

Investments

Chicago Early Growth Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ShowdropJan 2026SeedCo-investor
SafeHillSep 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
ShowdropFeb 2025SeedCo-investor
GolgixDec 2024SeedCo-investor
iAsk.AIOct 2024SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Ashley DeWalt

Angel Investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year FoundedN/A

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