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Featured Proposals

Investment for AI Platform for Family Planning and Funerals
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.
  Required Amount $1,000,000
  Minimum Investment $50,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Any


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Scalable E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer Food & Retail Brand
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.
  Required Amount $600,000
  Minimum Investment $37,500
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Advisory


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A Patented Invention: Birthday Card for Jesus
Patented Outdoor Christmas Decoration
  Required Amount $100,000
  Minimum Investment $10,000
  Region Midwest
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Silent


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Heating and air conditioning company looking for growth investor
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.
  Required Amount $500,000
  Minimum Investment $100,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Profitable
  Investor Role Silent


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W.R.I. — Investment Opportunity Overview
W.R.I. is a tech-enhanced family entertainment venue bringing a modern roller-skating experience to Waukegan. We combine recreation with youth programs and school partnerships, generating strong revenue and community impact.
  Required Amount $2,750,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Luxury Riverfront Event Venue in Downtown Geneva
Invest in a luxury event venue and the development of a prime piece of downtown Geneva real estate.
  Required Amount $600,000
  Minimum Investment $100,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Silent


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Large-scale, immersive drive-thru holiday light show investment proposal – 2026 Season Launch
S.O.C is a drive-thru holiday light show featuring millions of synchronized pixel lights, themed scenes, and music. A seasonal, high-demand attraction built for families, fun, and unforgettable holiday memories.
  Required Amount $2,000,000
  Minimum Investment $75,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Wellness Travel Destination, Healing with Horses, Regenerative Farming, and Living Community
Renovation Love Sanctuary is a one-of-a-kind retreat center and visionary living community in Elburn, IL, reimagining both rural agritourism and wellness travel. Imagine luxury glamping, endless self-care options, adventures, and community dinners.
  Required Amount $10,000,000
  Minimum Investment $1,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Curated Third Place
A boutique café blending artisanal coffee, thoughtful wines, and a rotating selection of beautifully chosen goods. Designed as a modern third place, offering space to linger, connect, and discover new favorite things.
  Required Amount $300,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Pre-Startup/R&D
  Investor Role Any


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Illinois Investors

United States > Illinois

I exclusively seek different companies to inject capital into to help fund. I am part of a institutional investment group/accredited investors that actively seeks projects to inject capital into for an equity portion of their company. The range is from $500k to $5M+ There is no particular industry that is favored when it comes to funding. The investment group have no geography limits,as the group recently opened offices in Sweden even though they are located in the United States.

$500,000 to $5,000,000

United States > Illinois

I'm an individual investor with my sights on supporting businesses and ideas that advance adoption of new and existing technologies. My investment target has been very specific over the past few years, mostly in stocks and crypto. My current job in a research facility and a graduate thesis in 3D printing has add flavor to my investment portfolio. Real estate is also an avenue I would like to venture into. I would like to support entrepreneurs in a monetary and / or contribution role.

$1,000 to $20,000

United States > Illinois

I am 44 years old with 20 years of experience at a publicly traded healthcare company in various roles such as Project Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Sales/Marketing, Operations. I am currently an Executive Assistant for a logistics company and a Realtor. I’m looking for ways to diversify the money I make from real estate. I have a Bachelor’s degree in business management. I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I would like investment opportunities where I can either be in an advisory role or a silent partner. I would be an individual investor.

$1,000 to $20,000

United States > Illinois

We invest in all sectors world wide and are a private family with nearly a century of funding and investing.

$500,000 to $99,000,000

United States > Illinois

I’m an investor that works in cybersecurity sales and have had multiple investments over the last couple of years ranging from real estate property flips to retail businesses to automotive sales. Most recently, I worked 500+ hours on my real estate flip, doing framing, flooring, plumbing, and etc. myself resulting in over $50k net profit I can be a hands-on investor and assist either physically or on the backend. My spouse is an attorney and a CPA whereas myself, I’m in sales and a hands-on guy. I have my wife’s buy in to assist with legal and tax matters as well. I can be a silent partner or an involved partner.

$1,000 to $25,000

United States > Illinois

I am a husband and father in my mid-30s living in the west suburbs of Chicago with extensive experience in running teams and large business pursuits and projects. My Purdue Engineering degree has led me to create highly successful business and project plans for efficiency and growth. I have a personal, professional, and financial passion for pushing the envelope and supporting / learning about new technology and business. To date, my investing experience lies within my company and financial assets, however, as an individual investor looking for and advisory or silent role, I believe my experience and skill set will compliment a well-though out business plan.

$0 to $75,000

United States > Illinois

We are a group of Investors with 30 years experience in structured project finance. We are all entrepreneurs and business owners as well. We have funded projects from $1M up to $1B+. We are always looking for new projects with a strong resume and make sense.

$1,000,000 to $10,000,000

United States > Illinois

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$500,000 to $50,000,000