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The Illinois Investment Network is an online matching service connecting Illinois entrepreneurs looking for funding with investors looking for profitable business opportunities. There are no fees to join so register today as an entrepreneur or investor and become a part of the Illinois Investment Network community.

Entrepreneurs

Find an investor for your business with our online service which connects you directly with angel investors, venture capitalists and business funds. You can either submit your proposal for free and pay after contact is made, or pay upfront and receive all the benefits of our premium services.

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Investors

We have created a dealflow network to help you find investment opportunities. Our site offers you access to thousands of business proposals. Join for free and begin receiving investment opportunities from leading edge start-ups to profitable mature businesses,

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Featured Proposals

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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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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Illinois Investors

United States > Illinois

I am just an entrepreneur looking to invest a little.

$100 to $25,000

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

I’m a Corporate Banker by trade and looking to invest in the right team with my personal capital. I am highly analytical and understand numbers quite well . I am a trainee accountant and have worked at big 4 accounting firms before making a switch to banking . In my current role I am a Vice President specializing in Securitization.

$5,000 to $100,000

United States > Illinois

I'm a financial planner that assists people with individual financial planning and investing. I also own a small transportation business. I'm very good with numbers and am open to being more hands on if needed but ideally I imagine being more of a consultant / silent partner.

$1,000 to $100,000

United States > Illinois

Married male 70 years old residing in central Illinois. Owner of a Consulting Company specializing in Ready Mix Concrete and Aggregate Quarry Operations with clients in North America, the Caribbean and South Africa. Former VP Concrete for a six plant multi state operation Colorado and New Mexico Thirty years of industry experience with national and international C suite relationships. Hands on and Advisory involvement

$5,000 to $300,000

United States > Illinois

We help businesses and their owners with the day-to-day challenges of making sure the business has adequate funds for operations or expansion. We work with all kinds of financing scenarios such as private equity, venture capital, angel investors, bank loans, lines of credit, working capital, equipment financing, SBA loans, purchase order financing, real estate financing, mezzanine financing, private equity and other combinations of debt or equity financing.

$1,000,000 to $50,000,000

United States > Illinois

I have been involved in the lending arena for 14 years. I have done everything from residential to commercial deals. I represent private funding source's that will FUND up to 100 %, and fund any type of project based asset. Project must make sense!!! Funding takes approximatley 70 banking days to fund once project and all necessary paperwork has been submitted to investor.From 10 million and up!!! NO UP FRONT FEES!!!

$1,000,000 to $900,000,000

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