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The Chicago edition · 2026

Consumercompanies in Chicago

Fashion, logistics, online commerce, sports, local services and more: the companies building consumer in Chicago, Illinois, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

980 company profiles116 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent consumer business events in Chicago

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,403 consumer companies in Chicago, last 24 months: 27 M&A deals · 6 launches · 6 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AMerger · Announced

Equity residential acquires Avalonbay communities

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) entered into definitive agreement to acquire AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) in a merger of equals transaction for $26.6 billion on May 20, 2026.

Real Estate
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Brand Velocity Group acquires Rcx sports

Investment firm Brand Velocity Group has acquired RCX Sports, a youth sports platform, from Raine Partners.

Youth sports platform
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Affluence corporation acquires Triar Commerce LLC

Affluence Corporation (OTCID: AFFU), a diversified technology company focused on Smart City, Industrial IoT, and security software solutions, today announced that it has executed a…

Technology
M&AMerger · Announced

Equity residential acquires Avalonbay communities

Paul Hastings LLP advised Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, serving as lead financial advisor to Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), in connection with Equity Residential's all-stock merger of…

M&AMerger · Announced

Avalonbay communities acquires Equity residential

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) and Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) have entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement, combining to form one of the largest and most…

Multifamily Real Estate
M&AMerger · Rumored

AvalonBay acquires Equity residential

Arlington-based Communities is in early discussions about a potential with Chicago-based rival Equity Residential, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Real Estate
M&AAcquisition · Announced

F9 Brands Inc. acquires Closet works

The deal for Lumber Liquidators—which had been on the comeback trail after declaring bankruptcy in 2024—comes just a week after it announced a deal to acquire The Container Store, Elfa…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Bed, Bath & Beyond acquires Closet works

The brand, which closed its physical stores after filing for bankruptcy in 2023, says it plans to acquire Elfa, Closet Works, and The Container Store, having already bought Kirkland’s on…

Retail
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Bed bath & beyond acquires Closet works

we have signed definitive agreements to bring The Container Store, Elfa, and Closet Works into our Everything Home ecosystem.

Custom closets
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Echo global logistics acquires One stop

Steve Brown, a 15-year veteran of One Stop, will become a regional vice president with Echo, leading all operations of the newly acquired entity.

Non-asset-based less-than-truckload and full truckload services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Echo global logistics acquires Its logistics

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. has made a definitive step to confirm its standing as a dominant player in the North American freight market by announcing on March 25 2026 that it has…

Logistics and Supply Chain
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Syndigo acquires Taggstar

Syndigo, a Chicago, Illinois-based provider of product experience management (PXM) and master data management solutions, acquired Taggstar, a London, United Kingdom-based provider of…

AI-powered conversion rate optimization and social proof messaging
LaunchDearborn Labs

Clearcover

Clearcover, a Chicago-based AI-native auto insurance carrier, has launched Dearborn Labs, a forward-deployed AI practice designed to build and operate production AI systems inside…

AI practice
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Redwood logistics acquires EELCO

Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of North America's leading modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers, today announced the acquisition of EELCO, a Laredo, Texas-based customs…

Customs brokerage and warehousing
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Prescient acquires Uptake

Prescient (Prescient Healthcare Group) has acquired Uptake (Uptake Strategies)

Healthcare Consultancy
FundingSeed

Spun

SPUN, an Indonesia-based travel ancillary startup building artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled visa infrastructure, has closed a seed funding round to a total of $1.8 million, to…

Travel ancillary platform
FundingSeries A

Sprocket sports

Sprocket Sports, a leading provider of software and services for youth sports club management, announced today the close of a Series A investment round from Frontier Growth, a…

Investors Frontier growth
Youth sports club management
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Daily Mail and General Trust acquires Telegraph

The publisher of the populist UK tabloid the Daily Mail has struck a $655 million (£500 million) to buy The Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph newspapers.

Media
LaunchCargado Chat

Cargado

Freight marketplace Cargado launched Cargado Chat, a communication platform built for the logistics industry that brings conversations into a secure, organized, and searchable place.

Communication platform for logistics
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Cameo acquires Agilitas it solutions

Cameo has stepped in to acquire Agilitas’ customer base. MD Luke Walker (pictured) said: “We recognise the uncertainty faced by Agilitas' partners and customers during this difficult…

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Montway auto transport acquires TurnTime Transport

The third-party logistics brokerage said Tuesday it has acquired TurnTime Transport, an auto transport brokerage based in Phoenix.

Automotive Transport Brokerage
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Syndigo acquires 1worldsync

Technology 2025 Battery Ventures has sold 1WorldSync to Syndigo

LaunchSCION Accelerator

Scion

SCION, evolved from the intersection of startup experience and biodiversity leadership, has announced the launch of its flagship 10-week accelerator for Nature Tech founders in Bulgaria…

Accelerator program
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Creator Partners and Servco acquires Reverb

Meanwhile, Etsy announced after the quarter ended that it has decided to sell Reverb, a subsidiary marketplace it acquired in 2019, for $105 million in an all-cash transaction, Baker said.

LaunchSmart Drone Delivery Mailbox

Valqari

Valqari Launches the First Solution for Drone Delivery's Last Inch Logistic Problems The Smart Drone Delivery Mailbox holds U.S. and international patents for safe and secure drone…

Drone delivery solution
LaunchClearcover Inter-Insurance Exchange (CIX)

Clearcover

Clearcover (Chicago, a digital insurance carrier, has announced the launch of Clearcover Inter-Insurance Exchange (CIX), a reciprocal exchange designed to extend the company’s reach into…

Inter-Insurance Exchange
M&AAcquisition · Terminated

RedBird IMI acquires Telegraph

It temporarily ‘acquired’ ownership of UK national newspaper The Daily and The Sunday Telegraph for £600 million.

Media publishing

Consumer companies in Chicago, by funding and team

Few consumer companies in Chicago, Illinois publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 980 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of cloud-based cargo and supply chain visibility tracking solutions

Security & surveillance technology
US$912.50mSeries G · Nov 2022
813-26% 12 mo to Jan 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Online platform that provides automotive insurance

Connected vehicles
US$457.20mSeries D · Oct 2025
450recorded Dec 2021
Commission on transaction / Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of e-commerce fulfillment solutions for direct-to-consumer brands

Logistics tech
US$332.70mSeries E · Jun 2021
1,713+103% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - service / Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Cloud-based platform for predictive analytics and asset performance management

Manufacturing tech
US$282.26mSeries D · Jan 2018
110-36% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Platform for users to share business software reviews

Data as a service
US$255.40mSeries D · Jun 2021
1,689LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Developer of AI and web-based visibility solutions for the supply chain

Scm software
US$243.30mSeries D · Sep 2022
530LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
4postings · last posted Oct 2026

Online marketplace offering gift cards for cash

Online gifting
US$198.67mSeries D · Feb 2025
83-12% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering personalized video messages from celebrities

Online gifting
US$193.71mSeries C · Dec 2024
355+126% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of a logistics data platform offering freight audit and visibility

Logistics tech
US$160.00mSeries C · Apr 2026
168LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

A technology company offering products and solutions for last-mile delivery management

Logistics tech
US$152.06mSeries E · Aug 2023
634LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Rehab injury management and communication platform

Sports tech
US$93.66mSeries C · Dec 2024
81+3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners

Auto e-commerce & content
US$88.50mSeries C · Feb 2025
83+14% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Tech-enabled platform offering parking and mobility management solutions

Road transport tech
US$65.30mSeries D · Nov 2018
1,632+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Provider of cloud-based transportation management system, CRM, and accounting solutions

Logistics tech
US$63.00mSeries C · Apr 2022
73LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Offers web-based password manager solutions

Cybersecurity
US$60.00mSeries D · May 2023
830-4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Online e-commerce platform for fishing lures and tackle

Online travel
US$54.98mSeries B · Dec 2022
1+8% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of AI-powered solutions for freight management and supply chain

Logistics tech
US$41.39mSeries B · May 2023
147LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

AI-powered concierge services to automotive buyers

Auto e-commerce & content
US$41.00mSeries B · Jul 2023
30+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Cloud-based multichannel order fulfillment and warehouse management system provider

Logistics tech
US$38.90mSeries B · Nov 2022
124LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices

Food tech
US$35.77mSeries B · Feb 2026
256+57% 12 mo to Sep 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of custom, one-of-a-kind songs created based on customers' personal preferences and occasions

Music tech
US$35.35mSeries A · Jun 2025
209-73% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of workplace food programs featuring pop-up restaurants and catering

Food tech
US$32.33mSeries C · Aug 2023
694+106% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Payment processing solution for creators

Music tech
US$28.35mSeries A · Sep 2023
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Provider of end-to-end freight management solutions

Logistics tech
US$20.00mSeries A · Oct 2022
30LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Subscription
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Online expert review platform for multi-category consumer products

Ratings and review platforms
US$19.61mSeries B · May 2025
58+24% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months
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Explore consumer companies in Chicago by what you are looking for

Find top consumer companies in Chicago across fashion, logistics and local services. Explore consumer startups in Chicago and specialist consumer technology providers.

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Fashion & consumer brandsLogistics & delivery technology companiesOnline consumer commerce companiesSports technology & services companiesLocal & professional consumer servicesPublic consumer companies in Chicago

Fashion & consumer brands

Consumer companies selling fashion, apparel and branded products.

  1. Luxury Garage Sale

    Online consignment platform for luxury fashion products

    Fashion tech
    See in list
  2. Pacas

    Internet first brand offering socks for men, women and kids

    Fashion tech
    See in list
  3. ZipFit Denim

    Online retailer of fashion apparel

    Fashion tech
    Website
  4. Spirit Shop

    eCommerce platform for officially licensed merchandise

    Fashion tech
    Website
  5. Everpurse

    Wire-free charging purses blending fashion and technology for the modern woman

    Electric vehicles
    Website

Logistics & delivery technology companies

Consumer companies supporting freight, delivery and mobility operations.

  1. Project44

    Provider of cloud-based cargo and supply chain visibility tracking solutions

    Security & surveillance technology
    See in list
  2. Loop

    Provider of a logistics data platform offering freight audit and visibility

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  3. FarEye

    A technology company offering products and solutions for last-mile delivery management

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  4. Revenova

    Provider of cloud-based transportation management system, CRM, and accounting solutions

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  5. Pando

    Provider of AI-powered solutions for freight management and supply chain

    Logistics tech
    See in list

Online consumer commerce companies

Consumer companies operating ecommerce, marketplaces and online shopping services.

  1. ShipBob

    Provider of e-commerce fulfillment solutions for direct-to-consumer brands

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  2. Raise

    Online marketplace offering gift cards for cash

    Online gifting
    See in list
  3. Mystery Tackle Box

    Online e-commerce platform for fishing lures and tackle

    Online travel
    See in list
  4. Crafty

    Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices

    Food tech
    See in list
  5. Continuum

    Provider of B2B automated returns software for wholesale organizations

    Logistics tech
    See in list

Sports technology & services companies

Consumer companies building sports software, platforms and services.

  1. Players Health

    Rehab injury management and communication platform

    Sports tech
    See in list
  2. Trajektory

    Provider of sports data assessment services

    Sports tech
    See in list
  3. APP

    Academy for pickleball enthusiasts offering news, resources, events, and development clinics

    Sports services
    See in list
  4. Real App

    Provider of a social sports data platform that engages fans

    Sports tech
    See in list
  5. SportsLock

    App only fantasy sports contests

    Sports tech
    See in list

Local & professional consumer services

Consumer companies providing local, household and personal services.

  1. Fixer

    Hassle-free home repair and maintenance services connecting homeowners with trusted professionals

    Local services
    Website
  2. four seasons heating, air conditioning and plumbing

    Four Seasons is a consumer goods company providing furnace and air conditioner repair services.

    Professional consumer services
    Website
  3. HomeX

    Provider of plumbing and HVAC products repairing services

    Professional consumer services
    Website
  4. Cleanslate Chicago

    As a social enterprise of Cara, Cleanslate is a small but mighty cleaning machine, differentiated by its fast and friendly service and its deep commitment to the community.

    Professional consumer services
    Website
  5. Plumbers Local Union 130 UA

    Provider of plumbing services

    Professional consumer services
    Website

Public consumer companies in Chicago

Listed consumer companies based in Chicago.

  1. Equity Residential

    Provider of a listing platform for investments in residential and commercial real estate assets

    Residential real estate tech
    Website
  2. Cars.com

    Online retailer of new and used cars, providing reviews

    Auto e-commerce & content
    Website
  3. Quartix

    Provider of GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management software solutions

    Connected vehicles
    Website
  4. Venzee

    Provider of product information management and content syndication platform

    B2b e-commerce
    Website
  5. Bloom Yoga Studio

    Provider of yoga classes, workshops, trainings, and massage therapy

    Professional consumer services
    Website
7 companies in Chicago

Consumer startups in Chicago

Recently founded consumer companies in Chicago.

  1. Loop

    Provider of a logistics data platform offering freight audit and visibility

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  2. Cargado

    Provider of solutions for cross-border trade logistics operations

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  3. Vermill

    Provider of AI rights management platform protecting and licensing digital content

    Generative ai
    See in list
  4. Continuum

    Provider of B2B automated returns software for wholesale organizations

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  5. GigaStar

    Online platform for creators to create and sell content as collectible NFTs to their fans

    Non fungible tokens
    See in list
133 companies in Chicago

Consumer companies hiring in Chicago

Consumer employers in Chicago with hiring activity.

  1. Project44

    Provider of cloud-based cargo and supply chain visibility tracking solutions

    Security & surveillance technology
    See in list
  2. ShipBob

    Provider of e-commerce fulfillment solutions for direct-to-consumer brands

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  3. Players Health

    Rehab injury management and communication platform

    Sports tech
    See in list
  4. HDVI

    Telematics-based data & monitoring solutions for auto insurers and fleet owners

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  5. Revenova

    Provider of cloud-based transportation management system, CRM, and accounting solutions

    Logistics tech
    See in list
16 companies in Chicago
Mobile reach

Top 10 consumer apps from Chicago

The most-installed Android apps published by consumer companies headquartered in Chicago — 126.1M installs between them. 92 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Make Money: Play to Earn Cash

by Mode Mobile

Installs57.7M
Rating4.493.6M ratings
Installs, year on year+14%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Keeper Password Manager

by Keeper Security

Installs38.1M
Rating4.7110K ratings
Installs, year on year+2%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

Cars.com: Buy and sell cars

by Cars.com

Installs14.6M
Rating4.66202K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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4

GOGO LIVE Streaming Video Chat

by GOGO LIVE

Installs6.8M
Rating3.4622K ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Cameo - Personal celeb videos

by Cameo

Installs2.1M
Rating4.7620K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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6

Ventra

by Ventra

Installs2.0M
Rating3.087K ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedMar 2026
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7

AccuRadio

by AccuRadio

Installs1.5M
Rating4.5263K ratings
Installs, year on year+5%
Last updatedFeb 2026
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8

ParkChicago®

by ParkChicago

Installs1.2M
Rating4.6121K ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedOct 2025
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9

Music for Focus by Brain.fm

by Brain.fm

Installs1.2M
Rating4.168K ratings
Installs, year on year+46%
Last updatedJun 2026
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10

GCX - Discounted Gift Cards

by Raise

Installs811K
Rating1.894K ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Consumer funding and M&A across the United States

16,249 recorded equity rounds have gone to 96,065 consumer companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chicago compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months176

US$20.62bn

equity rounds, last 24 months656

US$31.20bn

raised over five yearsUS$112.44bn

4,365 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Chicago27

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into consumer in the United States

amount rounds
$19bn20181069
$18bn2019976
$18bn2020851
$38bn20211167
$20bn20221123
$9.5bn2023838
$14bn2024629
$10bn2025469
$20bn2026139

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$38.39bn across 1167 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$86.14m46 rounds · median US$2.00m
SeedUS$4.55bn2,247 rounds · median US$1.20m
Series AUS$10.99bn988 rounds · median US$8.00m
Series BUS$18.85bn559 rounds · median US$20.00m
Series CUS$22.79bn260 rounds · median US$44.86m
Series D+US$50.33bn201 rounds · median US$108.00m
Private equityUS$3.17bn57 rounds · median US$115.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Autonomous vehiclesUS$28.32bn22 rounds · 11 companies
Logistics techUS$16.13bn578 rounds · 348 companies
Online travelUS$6.20bn296 rounds · 189 companies
Road transport techUS$5.38bn153 rounds · 93 companies
Sports techUS$5.08bn305 rounds · 211 companies
Residential real estate techUS$3.91bn153 rounds · 96 companies
Social platformsUS$3.86bn242 rounds · 180 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Chicago

23Acquisition
4Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Echo global logistics6
  2. Equity residential2
  3. Syndigo2
  4. Montway auto transport2
  5. Brand Velocity Group1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Closet works3
  2. Telegraph3
  3. Avalonbay communities2
  4. Equity residential2
  5. Its logistics2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Industry landscape report

AdTech Industry Landscape of Chicago

The financials above are one chapter. The full consumer landscape of Chicago maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the consumer landscape of Chicago

Consumer funding in Chicago

116 consumer companies in Chicago have recorded equity funding, US$4.28bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Chicago

Meet the people behind consumer companies in Chicago. 355 of 980 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Chicago consumer companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among consumer companies in Chicago. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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