Read on to hear about the strides these Chicago tech companies are making with new locations, partnerships and capital. This is the Built In Chicago weekly refresh.
Bartesian is moving its HQ to Fulton Market. Bartesian takes the hassle out of cocktail making with a machine that functions similar to a Keurig by using capsules filled with the ingredients to make your favorite mixed drink. Bartesian announced it is moving its headquarters to a nearly 10,000-square-foot space in Fulton Market. It will contain a private speakeasy with an expansive main floor. The company is planning to hire dozens of new employees this year. [Built In Chicago]
GrubHub Partnered with 7-Eleven. GrubHub, the food delivery service, partnered with gas station chain 7-Eleven. The partnership also includes the launch of GrubHub Goods, which will deliver different types of convenience goods from 7-Eleven such as snacks and Slurpees. Several jobs spanning multiple departments are currently available with GrubHub. [Built In Chicago]
CHICAGO TECH QUOTE OF THE WEEK
AKHAN gained $20M. AKHAN creates lab-grown diamonds, but not the ones for your engagement rings. AKHAN uses the diamonds in commercial products such as phones and smartwatches. The company gained $20 million to expand its tech in the form of a committed capital agreement. [Built In Chicago]
Alumni Ventures opened an office in Chicago. Big-name venture firm Alumni Venture has expanded out to Chicago. The new office allows Alumni Venture to invest in the communities and opportunities of the region, including the University of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin. The new Loop office is the company’s sixth major venture hub. [Email]
Science on Call got $1.6M. Science on Call created an on-demand, 24/7 tech support platform for the restaurant industry at a time when eateries are becoming more custom to incorporating technology into their services. The company raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding round from multiple investors. Science on Call currently works with 45 different restaurant brands. [Chicago Inno]
