VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS IN ILLINOIS

Digital Age Ventures 
Digital Age Ventures specializes in early stage venture capital focusing on information technology, e-commerce, community and internet services. We assist in the development of dynamic companies that will change the way business is viewed and done in the future. Our role is to help entrepreneurs achieve their maximum potential through team building, partnerships, advice and support as well as investment. Digital Age Ventures invests in early stage companies that have embraced and leveraged the explosive growth of the internet.  http://www.digitalageventures.com/   

First Analysis Venture Capital
Start-up, early-stage and emerging-growth, invests primarily in the information technology, outsourced services and infrastructure industries within the United States.  With over $500 million under management. Is one of the largest early-stage and emerging-growth venture capital firms in the nation. Invests across all stages of development, including start-up, growth, expansion and buyouts, with an emphasis on  Our targeted equity investment ranges from $1million to $10 million throughout the life of the investment. Since forming the first fund in 1985, First Analysis has invested in over 150 companies. Seeks to build lasting, mutually rewarding relationships with entrepreneurs. Is typically the sole or lead institutional investor and plays an active role in developing corporate strategy, strategic alliances and management teams in addition to arranging for financing and liquidity events. Address:  First Analysis Venture Capital The Sears Tower, Suite 9500 233 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 258-1400 (312) 258-0334 (fax) Please submit business plans and related inquiries to: businessplans@firstanalysisvc.com 

High Street Capital LLC
Acquisition Financing. High Street Capital and High Street Capital II are private equity funds with committed capital and over $100 million in resources. Our goal is to acquire, recapitalize, and provide growth capital to companies with revenues of $10 to $50 million. We are looking to support experienced executives and managers in buying or expanding their businesses. We are searching for companies operating in fragmented industries, offering business-to-business services, benefiting from the outsourcing trend, or are technology-related businesses. Our method is to provide from $2 million to $7 million of equity per investment, along with established experience and counsel in the investment category. Our strategic difference is this: we span the critical equity gap between financing from angel investors, and the minimum investment thresholds of larger, institutionally backed funds. So we can deliver what you want most--the right sized partner whom you can trust to help fulfill your goals quickly.  For more information Contact: Joe Katcha 311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4550, Chicago, IL 60606 Phone 312.697.4990 E-mail jkatcha@highstr.com     www.highstr.com 

Origin Investments
We are interested in seeking out and investing in companies that are involved in the development of internet-related technologies. Investment amount (US$) Min 500,000 Max 4,500,000 Contact info Address Chicago IL USA Telephone 604-921-1095 Alternative telephone URL http://www.origininvestment.com Fax Prime Contact Chris Gardner Position President 

Illinois Technology Resource Center
The Illinois Technology Resource Center is the bookmark for the information, resources and services needed to help start and grow successful technology-driven companies in Illinois. It is maintained by the Illinois Coalition, a nonprofit organization of leaders in business, government, labor and academia working to encourage technology-based economic development in Illinois. http://www.ilcoalition.org/

Allstate Venture Capital
Allstate Plaza South #G5D
Northbrook, IL 60062
708-402-5681

Ameritech Development Corp.
30 South Wacker Drive
37th Floor
Chicago, Il 60606
312-750-5083

Boston Capital Ventures
205 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 3911
Chicago, Ill 60601
312-946-1200

Frontenac Company
209 South LaSalle St.
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60604
312-368-0044

IEG Venture Management, Inc.
10 South Riverside Plaza, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
312-993-7500

Mesirow Private Equity Investments, Inc.
350 North Calrk St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-670-6099

Sears Investment Management Company
Xerox Center
55 West Monroe
32nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
312-875-0415

Sprout Group
With nearly $2 billion of aggregate funding, Sprout continues to seek a broad range of investment opportunities in the Datacom & Telecom, E-Commerce, Services, Healthcare, Software, Technology, information Technology, e-commerce software, application hosting, systems and services, data networking equipment, infrastructure-based CLECs, and broadband service providers. Product should have an Initial addressable market of at least $200 million with management having direct relevant experience to the venture with revenue potential of $40-50 million within 5 years, and located in North America and Western Europe.  Please contact Pat Boroian, General Partner, Sprout Group, 277 Park Avenue, New York, NY  10172.  Tel. 212.892.8062.  URL:  www.sproutgroup.com

Thunderbolt Capital Corp
Specializes in start-up and early stage investments.   Initial Investment of up to $250,000. Second Round Private
Placements between $1-$5 Million. Companies with Unique Patented/Proprietary Products Products with a Sustainable
Competitive Edge Products with Rapid Growth Potential.  Products with a wide range of commercial and consumer 
markets for each investment Products with the ability to have non-complex manufacturing.  Products that are sales and
marketing driven Products with rapid growth potential. http://www.thunderboltcapital.com/

Ventana Financial Resources, Inc
Four Market Square Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045
708-234-3434

William Blair Venture Partners
222 West Adams
33rd Floor
Chicago, Il 60606
312-364-8250

Cambridge Ventures
A private venture capital partnership which is licensed as a Small Business Investment Company. Type of Assistance: Capital can be provided in the form of debt, subordinated debt, or equity. Eligible Activities and Applicants: We are dedicated to providing capital to businesses located in the Midwest with a primary focus on Businesses located within 200 miles of Indianapolis. While Cambridge Ventures L.P. invests in a wide range of industries, we assess each  opportunity according to the following criteria.

First Source Capital Corp.
100 N. Michigan
South Bend, IN 46634
219-235-2180

Middlewest Ventures
201 North Illinois St., Suite 2240
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-237-2320