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Featured Proposals

Growth Capital for Established Laundry Service Business
Approximately $45,780 has already been invested in Mobile Laundry Lab for facility build-out, laundry equipment, furnishings, signage, technology, security, initial supplies, deposits, and other startup and operating costs.
  Required Amount $20,000
  Minimum Investment $2,500
  Region Out Of State
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Any


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$175,000 at 10.00% fixed; 110 semi-monthly payments of $2,000
A Straightforward, Fully Amortizing Request. Loan Amount: $175,000 at 10.00% fixed. Structure: 110 semi-monthly payments of $2,000, fully amortizing. Total Interest: $43,120.98 over the life of the loan. Repayment: Borrower's personal employment.
  Required Amount $175,000
  Minimum Investment $175,000
  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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Enterprise software and AI agents for business
We are technologists building custom enterprise systems and a platform of specialized AI agents for businesses — including factory management with RFID, marketing-agency automation, and integrated payments. Founder-led, with deployed paying clients.
  Required Amount $1,000,000
  Minimum Investment $50,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Any


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AI-native ERP/POS for furniture & mattress retailers
Cloud ERP/POS built for furniture & mattress retailers — a large, fragmented market still on legacy software. The founder owns a Chicago furniture chain, so every feature is validated live before launch. Paying clients already onboard.
  Required Amount $200,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Finished Product
  Investor Role Any


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Solar Industry Expansion
Solar agrivoltaic provider seeking investment for expansion within the field into solar energy project development, management, and installation of sites and storage.
  Required Amount $250,000
  Minimum Investment $12,500
  Region Midwest
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Any


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Youth Club Sports Facility
Youth training facility with club baseball and softball teams. Spring/Summer and Fall Seasons. Entering our 5th Year and have created a following just need to cover cost until the next round of registrations in August 2026
  Required Amount $100,000
  Minimum Investment $25,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Achieving Sales
  Investor Role Silent


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Investment for Growth, short term 30% ROI
We are a travel baseball tournament organization having been around for two years. We have expanded quickly and looking for investors looking for a 30% ROI by January 1, 2027.
  Required Amount $30,000
  Minimum Investment $10,000
  Region Illinois
  Stage Profitable
  Investor Role Silent


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Illinois Investors

United States > Illinois

I am a former private equity executive who has been living and working in the Chicago area for over 25 years. I'm married with 3 kids living in the western suburbs of Chicago. Having helped buy, grow and sell companies for over 10 years, I'm very familiar with the types of operational systems and improvements needed in growing businesses. I previously worked for middle market private equity firms located in Chicago and was formerly an investment banker. Most recently I've been helping my family run a hospital and 4 colleges in India. I received my BSBA in Finance & Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001 and received my MBA from the University of Chicago with concentrations in Finance & Entrepreneurship. Given my background, I can be a hands-on investor when appropriate and if the right opportunity exists, can try to attract more capital.

$200,000 to $2,000,000

United States > Illinois

I am an individual investor open to many opportunities.

$1,000 to $250,000

United States > Illinois

I am just an entrepreneur looking to invest a little.

$100 to $25,000

United States > Illinois

Private investor. Background in corporate/securities law. Seeking passive investment opportunities.

$10,000 to $100,000

United States > Illinois

Small family office in southwest IL (near STL). We are currently building out a private equity portfolio of companies with high growth potential. We will also consider a minority stake in a cash flow positive corporation or partnership. Able to provide some expertise and support in an advisory capacity if needed. Our firm values integrity and transparency, which we expect from our business partners. If you reach out to us, we do have a quick questionnaire we may send if your pitch deck/proposal is missing some of the elements we typically look for. We prefer local (Illinois and St Louis) businesses, but will consider any US opportunities that meet our criteria.

$10,000 to $250,000

United States > Illinois

I'm a young business man looking to invest some of my hard earned money, into some profitable business. I'm looking to expand my revenue and business relationships. I have very little investment experience, but I have owned a company of my own for the past year. I own a call center, and we promote heart checks and timeshares

$10,000 to $500,000

United States > Illinois

My investment objective is to diversify after the meltdown of the mortgage industry. I was in that business for 10 plus years. I have a bacground in the mortgage banking industry also a degree in communication (radio&television). I'm investing as a private investor along with my grandfather.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Illinois

More than 18 years of commercial real estate investment and development experience. Most recently VP at GE Real Estate Purchase single tenant office and industrial properties for my company's own account and commercial and hotel properties for other investors for whom I am an advisor.

$50,000 to $10,000,000