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Best Retail Companies in Illinois, United States

The 916 best Retail companies in Illinois, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Parts Town.

916companies tracked
$6.5Bdisclosed funding
2unicorns
184have raised

Ranked: Best Retail companies in Illinois

#CompanyApp-install YoYDisclosed fundingEmployeesTech stackWeb popularitySEO maturityPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Farmer's Fridge
Provider of food vending machines
+26%$83M212
212 → 428 (+102%) · sector median +20%
ShopifyCart FunctionalityContentful+20Top 1Mbasic—1 job opening · 2 awards
2Parts Town
Online distributor of OEM parts for restaurant and commercial kitchens
+20%$1.6B1,932Cart FunctionalitySAP Commerce CloudApple iCloud Mail+43Top 100krich—1 partnership · 1 award
3Raise
Online marketplace offering gift cards for cash
+13%$140M74Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceMUI+19Top 500kbasic——
4Groupon
Online marketplace offering deals on multi-category products and services
+1%$950M1,582TurbopackSentryZendesk+35Top 10krich1,437 patents
Online deal marketing analytics and personalized recommendation systems for e‑commerce
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5Sears
Retailer of multi-category consumer products
+0%$700M247,000Cart FunctionalityTypeScriptNode.js+39Top 500krich——
6Crafty
Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices
67Funding top 25%Growth top 26%Talent top 28%Innovation top 34%
All 10 signals ▾
Fundingtop 25%
Growthtop 26%
Talenttop 28%
Innovationtop 34%
Producttop 36%
Techtop 39%
Moattop 39%
Markettop 49%
Globalbottom 32%
Customersbottom 1%
Funding: Raised $21.6M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 8 yrs (1.0/yr)
Growth: Headcount 74 → 116 (+57%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100
—$22M116
116 → 256 (+121%) · sector median +20%
WordPressMySQLPHP+29Top 5Mrich—1 launch
7Neopenda
Provider of wearable neonatal signs monitor
16Moat top 38%Funding top 42%Tech top 43%Talent bottom 49%
All 12 signals ▾
Moattop 38%
Fundingtop 42%
Techtop 43%
Talentbottom 49%
Productbottom 47%
Growthbottom 43%
Globalbottom 37%
Innovationbottom 36%
Patentsbottom 25%
Marketbottom 22%
Fin. healthbottom 19%
Newsbottom 18%
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 3 patents
Funding: Raised $2.7M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 8 yrs (1.5/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 16/100
—$3M14WixSentryBootstrap+14Top 10Mrich3 patents
Wearable neonatal vital‑sign monitoring systems
1 job opening · 1 launch · 1 expansion
8Cameo 🦄
Online platform offering personalized video messages from celebrities
—$191M301
301 → 353 (+17%) · sector median +20%
Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceGoogle Sign-in+29Top 100krich——
9Rheaply
SaaS-driven procurement management software
—$35M71WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+35Top 5Mrich——
10Tradepost
Operator of platform facilitating instant offers for various collectible items
—$5M—Node.jsTypeScriptGraphQL+12Top 5Mrich——
11Continuum
Provider of B2B automated returns software for wholesale organizations
—$2M—HubSpot CMS Hubcore-jsPreact+14Top 50Mrich13 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
3 job openings
12Pimly
Provider of product information management solutions for e-commerce businesses
—$5M14————1 launch
13Goose
Provider of business management solutions for pet care platforms
—$13M6WebflowRiveAmazon Web Services+23Top 1Mbasic—1 job opening · 1 launch
14Zenblen
Provider of tech-enabled smoothie bar
—$3M10Cart FunctionalityWix eCommerceWix+14Top 50Mrich——
15Campus Ink
Online customization platform offering fashion products
57Talent top 28%Tech top 29%Growth top 35%Funding top 45%
All 6 signals ▾
Talenttop 28%
Techtop 29%
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 45%
Marketbottom 39%
Globalbottom 32%
Talent: Analyst team rating 4/5
Tech: 64 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
—$2M60WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+31Top 10Mrich—1 award
16Listener Brands
Internet first brand offering hair care and styling products
—$6M30—————
17Asset Exchange LLC
Provider of used machinery and equipment for reutilization across industries
—$2M—RubyRuby on RailsBootstrap+9Top 10Mrich——
18Provi
Operator of an online marketplace connecting alcohol buyers, distributors, and brands
—$139M249HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26Top 500krich——
19ShipBob 🦄
Provider of e-commerce fulfillment solutions for direct-to-consumer brands
—$333M1,338
1,338 → 1,665 (+24%) · sector median +20%
WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+38Top 500krich—1 award
20Gooten
Provider of print-on-demand and end-to-end delivery solutions for businesses
—$37M100WordPress Block EditorElementorCart Functionality+38Top 1Mrich——
21Coldcart
Provider of technology platform optimizing perishable parcel and eCommerce logistics
—$6M——————
22Oars + Alps
Internet first brand offering beauty care products for men
—$12M14Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+57Top 5Mrich—1 award
23Fooda
Provider of workplace food programs featuring pop-up restaurants and catering
—$32M223DrupalApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27Top 500kbasic—1 award
24LandscapeHub
Online marketplace for landscaping materials
—$19M46Cart FunctionalityRubyVimeo+27Top 1Mrich——
25IN BOLD PRINT
Provider of SaaS-based sustainability scoring platform on website for brands and retailers
—$2M6—————
26SalonInteractive
Provider of online retail and marketing tools for beauty professionals
—$17M21RubyErlangSalesforce+22Top 1Mrich——
27DUDE Wipes
Online platform offering personal hygiene wipes for men
—$225K—Cart FunctionalityAmazon WebstoreShopify+28Top 1Mrich——
28GTI
Provider of health, and wellbeing products related to cannabis
—$225M4,600
4,600 → 2,363 (-49%) · sector median +20%
DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+26Top 5Mrich4 patents
Modular, expandable portable shelter systems for temporary housing and emergency structures.
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29TrustClarity
Provider of SaaS-based excess inventory management solution
—$300K5Node.jsBootstrapExpress+19Top 5Mbasic2 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
1 job opening
30Vibe IQ
Providing brands with go-to-market collaborative retail applications
—$6M—WordPressMySQLPHP+25Top 10Mrich8 patents
Interactive digital signage and personalized media delivery with liquid-activated illumination systems
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31Verano
Provider of cannabis-based products for health and wellbeing
—$120M3,780DrupalPHPAmazon Web Services+28Top 5Mrich4 patents
Network security event monitoring and large-scale data scanning for alerts
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32Revolution
Provider of cannabis based products for medicine
—$63M110WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+29Top 500krich27 patents
Personalized digital health program platforms with interactive UI and safe passenger transport systems
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33PowerReviews
Cloud-based platform to generate insights on reviews
—$91M121
121 → 81 (-33%) · sector median +20%
WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+36Top 5Mrich20 patents
E‑commerce product review generation, analysis, and dynamic summary tools for online retailers.
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34ThreeKit
AR-based product visualization platform for the retail industry
—$66M86HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22Top 5Mrich—1 partnership
35Tovala
Provider of connected smart ovens
—$61M350Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalitySentry+41Top 500krich2 patents
Smart kitchen appliance automation and optimized perishable food packaging solutions
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36Black Buffalo
Internet first brand offering nicotine patches
—$38M18Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+44Top 500krich——
37Cooler Screens
Developer of IoT enabled solution for the retail businesses
—$100M74———43 patents
AI-powered inventory, marketing, and advertising system for refrigerated retail storage containers
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38Network Merchants
White Label Payment Gateway solutions
—$54M113WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+21Top 50krich——
39Nurture Life
Internet first brand offering subscription based cooked meals for kids
—$7M50
50 → 67 (+34%) · sector median +20%
Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityZoho+41Top 1Mrich—2 awards
40Monica + Andy
Organic baby clothes, blankets, pajamas, and more for families
—$26M58ShopifyTailwind CSSAmazon Web Services+32Top 500krich——
41InContext Solutions
Provider of 3D virtual store platforms and retail execution solutions
—$54M77
77 → 62 (-19%) · sector median +20%
Master SliderSlider RevolutionWordPress+23Top 10Mrich12 patents
Virtual reality retail visualization and 3D apparel scanning for e‑commerce
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42ShoppingGives
Provider of cashback management solutions for businesses
—$24M47—————
43Davis
Distributor of industrial test, measurement, control, and calibration instruments
—$157M——————
44Purchasing Platform
Provider of software suite solutions for businesses
—$13M41—————
45Cresco Labs
Brand & retailer of cannabis gummies, seeds, and other products
—$104M2WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+21Top 5Mrich7 patents
Cannabis extraction, oil purification/fractionation, and agricultural risk management analytics.
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46Interior Define
Internet-first brand of custom made furniture
—$26M79MagentoCart FunctionalitySkolengo+58Top 500kbasic——
47Pacas
Internet first brand offering socks for men, women and kids
—$11M26Cart FunctionalityShopifyBugHerd+36Top 10Mbasic——
48Leaf Trade
A wholesale cannabis marketplace platform
—$23M52WordPressMySQLPHP+23Top 500krich——
49Aeriz
Manufacturer of cannabis medicine products
—$13M86WordPressMySQLPHP+12Top 10Mrich——
50Venzee
Provider of product information management and content syndication platform
—$13M32—————

Top 12 Retail companies in Illinois

#1
Series B · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 116 employees
$21.6Mraised
▾

Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices. It caters to offices to manage pantries, catering, cafes, etc. The product catalog includes hot coffee, cold brew coffee, kegs, craft beer, dry snacks, breakfasts, etc.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 25%
Growth
top 26%
Talent
top 28%
Innovation
top 34%
Product
top 36%
Tech
top 39%
Funding: Raised $21.6M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 8 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series B (Feb 2026)
Growth: Headcount 74 → 116 (+57%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 9k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2026Series B$13.2M
  • Nov 2025Series A$1M
  • May 2024Series A$8.7M
  • Apr 2022Series A$10M
Founders & team
Nathan RosenstockCo-FounderIshan DayaCo-FounderJimmy PaulCo-Founder / CTO
Investors
Tribeca Venture Partners, OCA Ventures, Manifold Group, Greycroft, Firebrand Ventures, Gaingels
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAmazon ElbAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud Mail
#2
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 14 employees
$2.7Mraised
▾

Provider of wearable neonatal signs monitor. The device is a small low-cost neonatal vital signs monitor integrated into a baby hat and uses a simple sensor array to measure heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. The sensors are powered by rechargeable batteries, and wirelessly transmit data to a central monitor which alerts attending healthcare professionals when a newborn is in immediate danger. It is intended for critically ill newborns being cared for in hospitals in low-resource countries such as Uganda.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 16how this company ranks against its industry peers
Moat
top 38%
Funding
top 42%
Tech
top 43%
Talent
bottom 49%
Product
bottom 47%
Growth
bottom 43%
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 3 patents
Funding: Raised $2.7M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 8 yrs (1.5/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Apr 2026)
Tech: 25 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Google Cloud, Google Cloud Cdn · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Head of Growth, Medical Research Officer
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2026Conventional Debt$35K
  • Nov 2024Conventional Debt$200K
  • Sep 2022Conventional Debt$700K
  • Apr 2021Seed$1.4M
Founders & team
Teresa CauvelCo-founder and CTO
Investors
Axel Johnson, SUNU Capital, Assiduity Capital, Sorenson Impact Foundation, Villgro Africa, Connetic Ventures
Tech stack
BootstrapGodaddyGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnGoogle WorkspaceGsap
#3
Series D · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2011 · 74 employees
$140.2Mraised
▾

Online marketplace offering gift cards for cash. It allows users to sell gift cards from different brand and restaurant to get cash back. The user chooses the selling price and the gift card is featured on its for consumers to buy.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Series D$63M
  • Sep 2017Series C$60M
  • Jun 2016Series B$818.3K
  • Jan 2015Series B$56M
Investors
Bessemer Venture Partners, Listen VC, Accel, PayPal, New Enterprise Associates, tpo.org
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsEnvoy
#4
Cameo 🦄
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2017 · 301 employees
$190.8Mraised
▾

Online platform offering personalized video messages from celebrities. It enables users to book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite celebrities, sportsmen, influencers, and more. It also allows users to download videos and share them across their social media pages.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 34k LinkedIn followers — 3.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. TikTok) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2024Series C$2.9M
  • Mar 2024Series C$25.1M
  • Mar 2021Series C$100M
  • Jun 2019Series B$50M
Founders & team
Martin BlencoweCo-FounderDevon TownsendCo-Founder & Chief Product OfficerSteven GalanisCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Kleiner Perkins, SPARK Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, TCG Ventures, Headline
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBranchBraze
#5
Series B · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2016 · 71 employees
$35.5Mraised
▾

SaaS-driven procurement management software. The company offers 'Rheaply AxM' - an online inventory management software, which enables organizations to lower procurement and storage costs and manage their assets. Features include automated listings, automated notification & messages, and automated reporting.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Wellstar Health System) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Series B$1M
  • Mar 2023Series B$15.2K
  • Jun 2022Series B$20M
  • Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$100K
Founders & team
Garry CooperCo-Founder & CEOTyler SkeltonCo-Founder
Investors
HPA, Concentric Equity Partners, M25, Techstars, Revolution, PSP Partners
Tech stack
AddtoanyAddtoany Share ButtonsAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud Mail
#6
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2024
$4.6Mraised
▾

Operator of platform facilitating instant offers for various collectible items. The platform allows users to sell tickets, sports cards, trading cards, sealed wax, autographs, sneakers, vinyl, comic books, magazines, consoles, and video games. It also supports the sale of smartphones, handbags, designer clothes, streetwear, watches, laptops, Labubu, coins, Legos, jewelry, and vintage items. Furthermore, the platform facilitates transactions for books, eyewear, fine wine, stamps, bobbleheads, cars, domains, fine art, condos, and startups.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 708 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Series A$4.6M
Founders & team
Alexander PerezCo-Founder & CTOTyler MozeleskiCo-Founder & CEO
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesApolloGraphqlHstsMailgunNext.Js
#7
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2023
$1.7Mraised
▾

Provider of B2B automated returns software for wholesale organizations. It manages continuous transactions post purchase order for wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing organizations. It offer services such as touchless RMA automation, updates on return status, and integrations with business system.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 8k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Head of Events & Associations, Business Development Representative
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Series A$7.2M
  • Nov 2024Seed$4.1M
  • Apr 2024Seed$1.7M
Founders & team
Alex WitcpalekFounder & CEO
Investors
Cowboy Ventures, M25, Clocktower Ventures, Cambrian Fintech
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiHsts
#8
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2022 · 14 employees
$5Mraised
▾

Provider of product information management solutions for e-commerce businesses. The solutions provided are real-time product information & image management, configurable digital catalogs, sell sheets, and more. The platform connects the sellers PIM to their Salesforce customer relationship management segment.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Series A$2.3M
  • Sep 2022Series A$5M
Investors
High Alpha, HPA, Handshake Ventures, Slojo Investments
#9
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2021 · 6 employees
$13.4Mraised
▾

Provider of business management solutions for pet care platforms

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Product Manager, Software Engineer
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Seed$13.4M
Investors
B Capital, First Round Capital, 81 Collection, Imaginary, BoxGroup
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesCdnjsCloudflare
#10
Seed · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2018 · 10 employees
$2.8Mraised
▾

Provider of tech-enabled smoothie bar. It enables users to order using the touchscreen interface and make payments.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 941 LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Manufacturing Engineer
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2025Seed$2.5M
  • Sep 2023Seed$2.8M
Founders & team
Tom ZhangFounder & CEO
#11
Early Stage · Urbana, Illinois · founded 1947 · 60 employees
$2Mraised
▾

Online customization platform offering fashion products. The catalog provides apparel. masks, signs, and banners. Its product offering is t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, face shields, etc. The company allows users to create their own designs. The users can submit their designs using various online tools available on their website and create their own custom printed apparel.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 57how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 28%
Tech
top 29%
Growth
top 35%
Funding
top 45%
Market
bottom 39%
Global
bottom 32%
Talent: Analyst team rating 4/5
Tech: 64 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Devops: Nginx
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Investors
Capital Innovators, Lightbank, Mark Cuban Companies, IrishAngels, West Suburban Angels, Connetic Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAosApple PayAutomizelyBootstrap
#12
Deadpooled · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 30 employees
$6.4Mraised
▾

Internet first brand offering hair care and styling products. Its product catalog includes shampoo, conditioner, styling cream, moisturizer, flaxseed gel, and serum. It also offers personalized recommendations based on hair type and condition.

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2025Series A$200K
  • Jun 2023Series A$1M
  • May 2023Series A$5M
  • Nov 2022Seed$450K
Founders & team
Kim LewisCo-Founder
Investors
Braintrustfoundersstudio

Funding & investor landscape

$6.5Btotal disclosed funding
177companies funded
433disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
HPA12 rounds
Techstars12 rounds
Pritzker Group9 rounds
Lightbank8 rounds
Service Provider Capital8 rounds
Chicago Ventures7 rounds
Hyde Park Venture Partners7 rounds
Slojo Investments6 rounds
Avocation Investments5 rounds
Lakewest Venture Partners5 rounds

Notable founders

Nathan Rosenstock
Co-Founder · Crafty
Ishan Daya
Co-Founder · Crafty
Teresa Cauvel
Co-founder and CTO · Neopenda
Martin Blencowe
Co-Founder · Cameo
Devon Townsend
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer · Cameo
Garry Cooper
Co-Founder & CEO · Rheaply
Tyler Skelton
Co-Founder · Rheaply
Alexander Perez
Co-Founder & CTO · Tradepost
Tyler Mozeleski
Co-Founder & CEO · Tradepost
Alex Witcpalek
Founder & CEO · Continuum
Tom Zhang
Founder & CEO · Zenblen
Kim Lewis
Co-Founder · Listener Brands
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 13,857,502 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Retail coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Retail companies are there in Illinois, United States?
Radar tracks 916 indexable Retail companies headquartered in Illinois, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Retail companies in Illinois, United States?
The Retail companies in Illinois, United States on this list have raised a combined $6.5B in disclosed equity funding across 177 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Retail company in Illinois, United States?
Parts Town is the highest-funded Retail company in Illinois, United States, with $1.6B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Retail companies in Illinois, United States are funded?
177 of the 916 Retail companies in Illinois, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Retail unicorns are there in Illinois, United States?
2 Retail companies in Illinois, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Illinois, United States Retail companies?
The most active investors in Illinois, United States Retail companies on this list include HPA, Techstars, Pritzker Group, Lightbank, Service Provider Capital.
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