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Key people at Wintrust Ventures.
Wintrust Ventures constructs a comprehensive support framework for early-stage companies within Chicago's innovation community. It offers strategic guidance, networking, specialized knowledge, and financial solutions, encompassing direct investment and wealth management. Leveraging Wintrust’s regional business understanding, the initiative provides tailored resources for unique operational challenges.
Wintrust, a financial services entity, formed this group based on the insight that its deep local business expertise could effectively nurture nascent companies. The initiative channels established experience in regional enterprise, providing essential resources and advisory infrastructure for Chicago's burgeoning startup ecosystem.
Wintrust Ventures serves early-stage companies and local business owners within Chicago's innovation landscape. Its central vision fosters an environment where new ventures thrive. By offering bespoke support, the group proactively addresses distinct circumstances startups encounter, facilitating sustained success and contributing to regional economic advancement.
Key people at Wintrust Ventures.
Wintrust Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Series A in Tractor Zoom in October 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Tractor Zoom | $5.0M Series A | Bienville Capital, Builders VC | AG Ventures Alliance, Douglas Hohner, Innova Memphis, ISA Ventures, Next Level Ventures |
| May 25, 2022 | Sifter | $5.0M Seed | Valor Siren Ventures | John Lewis |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Cohesion | $15.0M Series A | Steven Koch, Alice Vilma | Kenneth Griffin, Michael Sacks, RAJ Gupta, Frasers Property Group, NEW York Ventures, Three Bridges Ventures |
| Sep 13, 2018 | OneCause | $4.0M Other Equity | MK Capital | Allos Ventures |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Packback | $4.2M Series A | University Ventures | Mark Cuban, Wildcat Capital Management |