About B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago, United States
The B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago, United States comprises 1.04K companies, including 219 funded companies having collectively raised $4.41B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 86 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago, United States has seen 39 acquisitions and 7 IPOs.
This sector includes companies engaged in the commerce of goods through an online first channel.
Companies included in B2C E-Commerce
Includes all eCommerce companies involved in selling and buying of products which by definition includes across categories such as Fashion, Beauty, Pet, Home care, etc.Companies excluded in B2C E-Commerce
Excludes offline first fashion retailers and brands. Also excludes manufacturing facilities providers, and offline design studios.Top B2C E-Commerce Companies in Chicago, United States
There are more than 1.04K companies in B2C E-Commerce in Chicago, United States. Grubhub is the top B2C E-Commerce company in Chicago, United States, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago, United States:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online platform offering food ordering and delivery services | Chicago (United States) | 2004 | Acquired | $284M | |
Platform offering recipe meal kit delivery services | Chicago (United States) | 2013 | Acquired | $55.8M | |
Online retailer of tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events | Chicago (United States) | 2001 | Public | - | |
Online marketplace for used musical instruments | Chicago (United States) | 2013 | Acquired | $47M | |
Online marketplace offering gift cards for cash | Chicago (United States) | 2011 | Series D | $220M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago
73 B2C E-Commerce startups in Chicago were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 21 |
2023 | 29 |
2022 | 30 |
2021 | 60 |
2020 | 72 |
2019 | 63 |
2018 | 60 |
2017 | 73 |
Stage-wise distribution of B2C E-Commerce sector companies in Chicago
Out of the total 1,042 B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago, 219 have secured funding. Among them, 86 have reached Series A or higher, and 58 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,042
Funded - 219
Series A+ - 86
Series B+ - 58
Series C+ - 54
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,042 |
Funded | 219 |
Series A+ | 86 |
Series B+ | 58 |
Series C+ | 54 |
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Funding Trends in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago
Total funding year-on-year in the B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago
The B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago saw a total funding of more than $1.31B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $272M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $76.8M |
2024 | $56.8M |
2023 | $84.5M |
2022 | $272M |
2021 | $238M |
2020 | $170M |
2019 | $66.6M |
2018 | $74.3M |
2017 | $145M |
Recent Funding Rounds in B2C E-Commerce in Chicago
In the year 2025, till November 2025, B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago have raised $76.8M in equity funding across 8 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago had raised $54.8M across 9 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 40% rise in funding in B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9615 | Nov 20, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 7243 | Sep 24, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7939 | Jun 24, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2107 | May 20, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 8215 | May 19, 2025 |
Top Investors in B2C E-Commerce in Chicago
Alumni Ventures is the top investor in B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Fort Worth (United States) | - | |
Chicago (United States) | ||
Chicago (United States) |
M&A activity in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago
In the year 2025, till August 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 26, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 29, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 13, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 22, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 30, 2023 | - |
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Acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago
Here are the acquisition trends in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in B2C E-Commerce in Chicago
In the year 2023, till September 2023, 1 IPO happened in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in B2C E-Commerce sector in Chicago:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2023 | Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) | |
Oct 08, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 18, 2020 | Vienna Stock Exchange (VIE) | |
Jan 18, 2018 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
May 18, 2017 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the B2C E-Commerce in Chicago
Most number of B2C E-Commerce startups in Chicago have been founded by alumni from Booth School of Business, University of Chicago and Kellogg School of Management.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Booth School of Business | 24 |
University of Chicago | 24 |
Kellogg School of Management | 19 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 9 |
Harvard University | 8 |
Harvard Business School | 7 |
University of Pennsylvania | 7 |
Wharton School | 6 |
Cornell University | 5 |
Columbia University | 3 |
Total funding in B2C E-Commerce companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Chicago
In the last 10 years, Booth School of Business graduates' B2C E-Commerce companies in Chicago have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Chicago alumni are second, and University of Pennsylvania alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Booth School of Business | $308M |
University of Chicago | $148M |
University of Pennsylvania | $92M |
Wharton School | $92M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $91.1M |
Kellogg School of Management | $61.4M |
Stanford University | $15.9M |
Harvard Business School | $15.2M |
Harvard University | $15.2M |
Duke University | $13.8M |
Top News in B2C E-Commerce in Chicago
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Grubhub Platform Integrates Grocery Delivery Powered by InstacartPYMNTS.com•Oct 28, 2025•Grubhub, Instacart
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Grubhub and Avride claim largest single-site robot food delivery operation in USARetail Technology Innovation Hub•Oct 13, 2025•Grubhub
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Cars.com Reveals Top EV Picks as Shoppers Rush Purchases Before Tax Credit ExpiresPR Newswire•Sep 18, 2025•Cars.com
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Accion Closes $61.6M Fund, Allocates 30% to Indian StartupsStartupNews•Sep 08, 2025•Accion, Missouri State Parks, AYEFin, TransBnk and 9 others
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