Best Wearable Technology Companies in Illinois, United States
The 52 best Wearable Technology companies in Illinois, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Endotronix.
Our analysis of 50 Wearable Technology companies
$7.0b in tracked funding; 93% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Wearable Technology companies in Illinois
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endotronix Provider of device for Measurement of Hemodynamic parameters for heart failure maangement | $155M | 82 mo ago | Acquired | Michael Nagy Engineer & product development | 2007 | WordPressSentryMySQL+32 | 234 patents Implantable wireless physiological monitoring using MEMS sensors and multi-frequency excitation | — |
| 2 | Higi Gamified app for personal health management | $95M | 73 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2012 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+25 | 17 patents Automated cuff blood pressure/arm circumference measurement devices and ocular biomolecule detection systems. | 1 partnership |
| 3 | Sibel Health Developer of wireless medical monitoring devices for clinical and remote use 32Funding top 25%Moat top 31%Talent bottom 49%Growth bottom 42% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Moattop 31% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 42% Techbottom 41% Marketbottom 38% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 17% Funding: Raised $50.0M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 6 yrs (1.0/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $50M | 16 mo ago | Series C | Steve Xu Co-Founder & CEO | 2018 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24 | — | 1 award |
| 4 | Track Group Offender monitoring and tracking solution 55Moat top 25%Innovation top 26%Funding top 32%Patents top 33% All 12 signals ▾Moattop 25% Innovationtop 26% Fundingtop 32% Patentstop 33% Markettop 35% Producttop 35% Talentbottom 49% Fin. healthbottom 48% Techbottom 44% Growthbottom 37% Globalbottom 35% Newsbottom 29% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 67 patents Innovation: 67 patents (top 26% of patent-holders) · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $26M | 3 mo ago | Series C | Derek Cassell CEO | 1995 | WordPressMySQLRedis+18 | 66 patents Compact multi‑axis UWB antennas and near‑field electromagnetic ranging/detection systems. | — |
| 5 | Cardiosense Developer of wearable sensor and AI platform for cardiac monitoring | $15M | 43 mo ago | Series A | Amit Gupta Co-Founder & CEO | 2020 | — | 2 patents Wearable and implantable physiological monitoring devices with data analysis and presentation. | 1 launch |
| 6 | Rhaeos Developer of a noninvasive device to monitor CSF and manage hydrocephalus 35Talent top 28%Funding top 32%Patents top 32%Innovation top 34% All 9 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 32% Patentstop 32% Innovationtop 34% Moattop 38% Globalbottom 40% Marketbottom 24% Techbottom 23% Newsbottom 18% Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $12.8M across 13 rounds · 13 rounds over 6 yrs (2.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $13M | 15 mo ago | Series A | Amit Ayer Co-Founder | 2018 | — | 16 patents Medical wearable temperature sensors and non‑invasive fluid flow monitoring for patient diagnostics | — |
| 7 | Lukla Apparel Provider of solar core aerogel based winter wear | $7M | 61 mo ago | Deadpooled | Michael Markesbery Co-Founder | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Reliefband Drug-free wearable tech for fast, effective nausea and vomiting relief | $6M | 105 mo ago | Series A | — | 2015 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyVisa+32 | 4 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 9 | Rithmio Application provider for wearable smart device | $4M | 127 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 10 | SNOOZ Smart device for improving the quality of sleep | $2M | 80 mo ago | Seed | Matthew Snyder Co-Founder | 2015 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyDeliverr+28 | 10 patents Airflow and white-noise generation devices for sleep‑aid and ambient sound applications | 1 job opening |
| 11 | Proxfinity Provider of smart badge based event networking platform | $1M | 91 mo ago | Seed | Mitch Carrel Co-Founder/Chairman/Former CEO | 2014 | — | 4 patents Proximity-based social networking notification devices for friend-circle signaling | — |
| 12 | Soundwave Online retailer of self-fitting over-the-counter hearing aids and accessories | $1M | 38 mo ago | Seed | Joe Turek Co-Owner | 2018 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyPlyr+33 | — | — |
| 13 | Flats or Spikes Provider of data analytics solution for running | $900K | 61 mo ago | Seed | Paul Miller Co-Founder & CEO | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 14 | FitnessCubed Under-desk ellipticals and seated fitness solutions for active lifestyles | $603K | 105 mo ago | Seed | Shivani Jain Co-Founder | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 15 | CareBand Provider of location-based monitoring technology for healthcare and safety applications | $517K | 58 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2014 | — | 33 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 16 | Luna Lights Developer of smart devices for night time fall detection | $375K | 110 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Bold Diagnostics Provider of diagnostic platform for blood pressure monitoring | $250K | 97 mo ago | Deadpooled | Jay Pandit Co-Founder | 2015 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Wearable Technology companies in Illinois
#1
Series C · Naperville, Illinois · founded 1995 · 161 employees$26.1Mraised▾
Offender monitoring and tracking solution. The products offered by the company are ReliAlert which is GPS based solution to communicate with offenders via on-board two/three-way voice communication technology, RF Beacon for location reporting, SHADOW which is GPS based offender tracking device.
- Apr 2026Series C$10.3M
- Apr 2010Series C$26.1M
#2
Series C · Niles, Illinois · founded 2018 · 47 employees$50Mraised▾
Developer of wireless medical monitoring devices for clinical and remote use. The company provides devices and data integration for healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. It focuses on vital signs monitoring for neonatal, maternal, and adult care. The company offers technology for clinical trials, research, and hospital settings.
- Mar 2025Series C$30M
- May 2024Grant (prize money)$17.5M
- Aug 2022Series B$33M
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$150K
#3
Series A · Evanston, Illinois · founded 2018 · 10 employees$12.8Mraised▾
Developer of a noninvasive device to monitor CSF and manage hydrocephalus. It offers a wireless non-invasive thermal flow sensor that is placed over the neck to monitor the ventricular shunt function and detect or measure CSF. Its data is transferred to an app to manage hydrocephalus.
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$298.8K
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$4.1M
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$306.5K
#4
Acquired · East Peoria, Illinois · founded 2007 · 104 employees$154.8Mraised▾
Provider of device for Measurement of Hemodynamic parameters for heart failure maangement. It develops miniaturized wireless and implantable pressure sensors to communicate pressures that accurately measure cardiac function and provide software and services to personalize the patient care experience. The solution aims to accurately capture pulmonary artery pressure data using a mobile device. The data will be securely transmitted from the remote location to the patient’s Clinical Care Team for review and analysis.
- Oct 2019Series D$69.3M
- Sep 2018Series D$45M
- Feb 2018Series C$37.1M
- Jan 2017Conventional Debt$12M
#5
Acquired · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2012 · 53 employees$95.2Mraised▾
Higi provides a gamified app for personal health management. Through its "high Stations" provides free screenings for blood pressure, weight, pulse, and body mass index. Its platform is directed at community-health and wellness and allows consumers to collect and share their health and activity data with trusted partners or communities to win rewards.
- Jun 2020Series C$31.4M
- Jul 2018Series C—
- Jul 2018Series C$23.8M
- Mar 2017Series B—
#6
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2020 · 15 employees$15.1Mraised▾
Developer of wearable sensor and AI platform for cardiac monitoring. The company provides a medical-grade wearable device that measures seismocardiogram, photoplethysmogram, and electrocardiogram signals. Clinical artificial intelligence algorithms translate sensor signals into digital biomarkers. Integrated software solutions aggregate data into actionable clinical insights, designed to streamline workflows.
- Dec 2022Series A$15.1M
#7
Deadpooled · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2013$7.2Mraised▾
Provider of solar core aerogel based winter wear. The apparel has proprietary solar core aerogel composed of air and the lowest thermal conductivity of any solid. They use this aerogel to make jackets for winter adventurers which are warm, bulk-free, lightweight, and durable. Their technology is inspired by insulation used in space suits by NASA.
- Jun 2021Series A$7.2M
#8
Seed · Glendale Heights, Illinois · founded 2018 · 8 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Online retailer of self-fitting over-the-counter hearing aids and accessories. The company provides hearing aids that can be adjusted using a mobile application. An online hearing test is available to determine suitability. Customer support, warranties, and a return policy are offered.
- May 2023Seed$842K
- Oct 2019Seed$300K
#9
Series A · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 10 employees$6Mraised▾
Drug-free wearable tech for fast, effective nausea and vomiting relief. This company offers clinically proven, FDA-cleared neuromodulation devices providing a drug-free solution for nausea and vomiting. Their patented technology gently stimulates the wrist to control nausea signals in the brain. The products are effective for various conditions, including motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy-induced nausea, anxiety, and migraines. They offer a range of wearable devices and accessories available for purchase through their online shop, including bundles and gift cards. They provide customer support through FAQs, a help center, and contact options. They also offer financing options and free shipping for orders over a certain amount. The website includes features like account login, cart, search, and a quiz to help customers find the right product. They also offer FSA/HSA eligibility.
- Nov 2017Series A$1000K
- Sep 2015Series A$5M
#10
Deadpooled · Champaign, Illinois · founded 2013 · 15 employees$4.3Mraised▾
Rithmio developed gesture recognition software for developers to be integrated into smart wearable devices. The company also developed its app called Edge, which can track and record player's motion, like for basketball players how many jump shots they took, athletes and weightlifters can track their workouts and measure progress. In 2013 the company had raised $3.6 million from investors such as KGC Capital Intel Capital, MAS Capital Pvt Ltd., etc. Its app is no longer available in the Play Store and as of May 2019, the website is also non-responsive.
- Jan 2016Grant (prize money)$150K
- Jun 2015Seed$3.6M
- Sep 2014Angel$650K
#11
Seed · Urbana, Illinois · founded 2015 · 7 employees$2.2Mraised▾
Smart device for improving the quality of sleep. It device has a proprietary impeller fan in an acoustically optimized enclosure, to produce white noise that helps the user to fall asleep and stay asleep. Its device is controlled remotely by the mobile application, which enables the user to adjust the volume or set an automatic shutoff so that the device will turn off before the wake-up call.
- Nov 2019Seed$1.4M
- Apr 2018Seed$600.3K
- Aug 2016Seed$205K
#12
Seed · Champaign, Illinois · founded 2020 · 8 employees$900Kraised▾
Provider of data analytics solution for running. The solution helps in analyzing player & team performance. It records players' split times, tracks training and athlete status, strategizes, and predicts future performance.
- Jun 2021Seed$900K
Funding & investor landscape
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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Funding & growth over time
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What Illinois researches in wearable health
- Illinois Institute of Technology13
- University of Illinois Chicago9
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign3
- Illinois Railway Museum1
- Highland Community College - Illinois1
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