Angel Investors in Chicago (2026)

884 investors · 884 individual angels · 58% with verified email · 0 claimed profiles

Chicago has 884 investors in the Robynhood database, with an unusually even split between its two leading sectors: fintech at 200 and healthtech at 193, almost tied. That balance reflects a city built on both derivatives trading and large hospital systems.

Two strong sectors instead of one dominant one

Most cities have a clear leader. Chicago does not — fintech and healthtech sit within seven investors of each other, and AI/ML at 145 is not far behind.

Below that, the mix is broader than the city's size suggests: 46 in biotech, 44 in edtech, 44 in marketplaces, 42 in proptech, 32 in agtech. Agtech in particular is a genuine Midwest strength that coastal markets lack.

Reachable and underworked

512 of 884 have a verified email — 58%, better than New York and well above the average.

Chicago is one of the more under-approached markets in the database. Founders default to the coasts, which means a well-targeted Chicago list often gets more considered replies than the same effort spent in San Francisco.

Sector focus in Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How many angel investors are in Chicago?

Robynhood tracks 884 verified angel investors in Chicago, 58% of whom have a verified email address.

What do Chicago investors back?

Fintech at 200 and healthtech at 193 are almost tied, with AI/ML at 145. Chicago also has real depth in agtech, unusual among major US cities.

How to approach investors in Chicago

How to get investors for your startup — building the list, warm introductions, outreach that gets replies, and closing the round.

Angel investors in other cities

Figures as of 2026-08-11.