Ten years ago, Chicago was not a major player in the startup ecosystem. Now, it’s one of the most important cities in tech.
In fact, the overall Illinois rate of startup growth is 68.85%, and Chicago itself has been consistently ranked first for VC returns. It’s been named alongside Boston, Los Angeles, and Austin as one of the country’s best startup cities.
Image: The University of Chicago (Tom Rossiter) The University of Chicago is home to one of the largest and most active entrepreneurship centers in the country.
