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2026-07-17

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City rank #19 of 308 by indexed startups

Chicago is home to 23 tech startups indexed on techstartupslist.com. This page lists every active Chicago company we track, with logos, taglines, and direct links to each company's site — no paywalled middleman. Notable Chicago startups in the index include Airfordable, Aisle50, AviaryAI, Bluecrew, and BlueHill Payments. Each profile surfaces team size, founding year, category, and any open roles their careers page is publicly scrapable for. The Chicago cohort leans toward Dev Tools, Fintech, and Healthcare, reflecting how the local startup ecosystem is concentrated. Recurring tags across these companies: Fintech, SaaS, B2B, Developer Tools, Real Estate. The directory's filter UI accepts any of them as a query. Y Combinator batches represented in Chicago: S11, S22, S21, and W16, among others. Jump to the per-batch landing pages for batch-specific cohort views. the listing refreshes whenever the scrape runs so this stays current as Chicago companies launch, raise, and ship. For roles open at these companies, see /jobs/location/chicago — every apply link goes to the company's own site, not an aggregator.

Buy flights for only a fraction upfront and pay off the rest in…

Outbound AI voice agents for the financial services industry

Bluecrew is a web based staffing agency.

BlueHill Payments

Client management, communication, and projects in one platform.

PaymentsProductivityOperations

Our mission is to diversify the talent pipeline of students who…

Automate credit counseling.

Build mobile apps visually. Source-code included.

Developer ToolsDesign Tools

Run full stack apps close to your users.

SaaS Platform to manage IT and buy business software

SaaSEnterprise Software

Inkling — B2B

Empowering B2B sellers with AI-powered training, coaching, and content

Pelvic floor fitness made easy

HardwareConsumer Health ServicesWomen's Health

mRelief has built an easy-to-use platform and web and text messaging…

Moving Investment Property Insurance Forward

Real EstateInsurance

Perspectives Health

Automating away admin for behavioral health clinics

Workflow AutomationHealthcareMental Health

Software for collaborating with content creators and influencers

No-code Web Apps testing for everyone

Developer ToolsSaaSB2B

We turn waste gases into valuable supply-secure chemicals

Hard TechSmart Waste ManagementAlternative Fuels

Providing Amazon level logistics to e-commerce businesses.

LogisticsE-commerce

We deliver personalized medicine for neurodegenerative patients

Health TechTelehealthDigital Health

TaxProper helps large Real Estate owners manage their property taxes.

FintechSaaSReal Estate

A smart-oven-paired subscription meal service.

Food & Beverage

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Frequently asked questions

How many tech startups are based in Chicago?

Our index currently tracks 23 active tech startups based in Chicago. New entries appear automatically as they're discovered through our scrapers; shutdowns are flagged inactive and hidden from this listing.

What are the top tech startups in Chicago?

Among the Chicago startups indexed here: Airfordable, Aisle50, and AviaryAI, plus 20 more on this page. Sorting prioritizes curated score and trending signals.

Where can I find startup jobs in Chicago?

Open roles at indexed Chicago startups appear on /jobs/location/chicago. Each role links directly to the company's official application page.

How often is the Chicago startup list updated?

Automated scrapers refresh this page on the same daily cadence as the rest of the directory. The last index update was 2026-07-17.