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Updated on April 08, 2025

These 5 Chicago Tech Startups Raised Over $133M in August

These are the top five largest funding rounds announced by Chicago startups in August.

Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 08, 2025

Sustainable Fuel and Chemical Platform Mattiq Launches With $15M

The startup uses artificial intelligence to develop sustainable chemical and fuel products that help companies reduce their emissions.

Updated on April 08, 2025

How to Transition From Individual Contributor to Engineering Manager

BenchPrep’s director of engineering sat down with Built In Chicago to share the lessons he’s learned during his transition to a managerial role.

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Zach Baliva Zach Baliva
Updated on April 08, 2025

An Inside Look at Building an Effective Customer Onboarding Program

One expert from Machinio opens her playbook for attracting and retaining new customers.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

5 Local Product Leaders on How They Successfully Structure Their Teams

As your team grows, how you build and structure it becomes increasingly important, but it’s more than just making additional hires. In order to successfully scale a product team, the bigger picture needs to be taken into consideration. 

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Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on April 08, 2025

Mycocycle Raises $3.6M to Recycle Built Environment Waste Using Fungi

The company will use the funding to strengthen its partnerships with waste materials providers and make key hires across a number of teams.

Treated gypsum waste sits ready for use in industrial fillers and foams. | Photo: Mycocycle
Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on April 08, 2025

'All I do is win': How friendly competition fuels culture at 7 Chicago tech companies

Learning from other members of the team is crucial to developing as a salesperson, but you also won’t make it far without a competitive streak.