Sunny Betz

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These companies are making environmental sustainability a part of their core mission.

Ashley Bowden

Updated on April 25, 2024

Despite slowed funding across the tech industry, companies focused on environmental change are still pulling in venture capital.

Sunny Betz

Updated on April 01, 2024

These companies are making environmental sustainability a part of their core mission.

David Short

Updated on July 11, 2022

Learn how the companies who raised last month’s largest rounds are investing their new capital.

Abel Rodriguez

Updated on June 07, 2022

Rheaply’s platform lets organizations list unwanted material, such as furniture or computers, for other companies to use or rent.

Abel Rodriguez

Updated on December 22, 2021

The Chicago startup works with businesses to reduce waste by helping them repurpose or sell unwanted assets.

Ashley Bowden

Updated on July 08, 2021

February was a relatively quiet time for venture funding in the Windy City. Even still, the companies with the month’s top capital raises are planning on investing in their business, bringing new innovations and ideas to Chicago’s tech startup scene.

Big funding rounds. Groundbreaking tech. Hiring sprees. Here’s what to know about your local tech scene this year.

Since its inception, Rheaply has been able to divert more than 15 metric tons of waste and save companies millions of dollars.

The Chicago company placed first in the annual Rise of the Rest Equity Tour Pitch Competition, a contest that aims to bridge the racial investment gap in America.

Rheaply’s platform provides a space where businesses can sell, rent and donate their unused office furniture and equipment to other businesses that need them, saving both parties money while promoting sustainability.