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Venture Capital Firms - Directory of Chicago and Illinois Investments
Venture Capital Firms
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Investments in Illinois Companies
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ABN AMRO Private Equity
208 S. LaSalle St., 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
p. 312.855.7292 f. 312.553.7292
Contacts:
For Communications and Information Technology: John Vrionis
For Business Services: Jason Cutler
For Healthcare Services: Sucharitha Sastry
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Telenisus Corporation Inc.
Internet managed service provider. Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Acquired by VeriSign, Inc.
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Adams Street Partners, LLC
One North Wacker Dr., Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.533.7890 f. 312.533.7891
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Knightsbridge Solutions LLC
Provider of IT consulting and systems integration services. Chicago, Illinois.
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Allied Capital Corporation
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
p. 202.331.1112 f. 202.659.2053
Contacts:
e. info@alliedcapital.com
Chicago Office:
401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2050
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.828.0330 f. 312.828.0909
New York Office:
730 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802
New York, NY 10019
p. 212.246.0616 212.246.0618
Frankfurt, Germany Office
Allied Capital Beteiligungsberatung GmbH
Untermainanlage 5
60329 Frankfurt am Main
GERMANY
p. 011 49 69 244 042 3 f. 011 49 69 244 042 59
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Wilton Industries, Inc.
Cake decorating product retailer. Woodbridge, Illinois.
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Liquid generic pharmaceuticals. Morton Grove, Illinois.
Bakery Chef, Inc.
Manufacturer of frozen bakery products. Westmont, Illinois.
Jakel, Inc.
Manufacturer of subfractional horsepower AC motors. Highland, Illinois.
Elmhurst Consulting, LLC
Management consulting. Elmhurst, Illinois.
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Alpha Capital Partners Ltd.
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 2050
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.322.9800
Ann Arbor Office
2593 Walnut Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
p. 734.994.1003 f. 734.994.0044
Columbus Office
2083 Bedford Rd.
Columbus, OH 43212
p. 614.487.8780
Dayton Office
310 West Monument Avenue, Suite 400
Dayton, OH 45402
p. 937.222.2006 f. 937.228.0115
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Spectrulite Consortium, Inc.
Avaition and aerospace parts manufacturer. Madison, Illinois.
Stratford Safety Products, Inc.
Consolidator of distributors of commercial and industrial safety supplies. Chicago, Illinois.
CarCare Enterprises, Co.
Jiffy Lube franchisee. Oak Brook, Illinois.
Care Monitor, Inc.
Remote telemonitoring for home healthcare. Northbrook, Illinois.
Clear Communications Corp.
Software for managing telecom broadband network performance. Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Internet Dynamics, Inc.
Internet security system for intranets and extranets. Lombard, Illinois.
PetCare Plus, Inc.
Specialty retailer. Aurora, Illinois.
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Apex Venture Partners
225 W. Washington St., Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.857.2800
Contacts:
apex@apexvc.com
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DigitalWork
Web site and application development. Chicago, Illinois.
EnvestnetPMC
Providers of managed account investment solutions. Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Denver and New York.
Imaging Portals, Inc.
Application infrastructure for the office automation industry. Chicago, Illinois.
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ARCH Development Partners, LLC
350 W. Hubbard, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60610
p. 312.828.9970
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AccelChip
Chip systems design software. Schaumburg, Illinois.
Adeptia
Systems integration solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
Arryx
Holographic optical technology. Chicago, Illinois.
Mobitrac, Inc.
Mobile resource management software. Chicago, Illinois.
SmartSignal Corporation
Equipment condition monitoring technology. Lisle, Illinois.
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ARCH Venture Partners
Arch Midwest
8725 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 290
Chicago, IL 60631
p. 773.380.6600 f. 773.380.6606
New York
ARCH Northeast
561 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10118
p. 212.944.2400 f. 212.944.9745
Austin
ARCH Southwest
6801 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 225
Austin, Texas 78731
p. 512.795.5830 f. 512.795.5849
Albuquerque
ARCH Southwest
1155 University, S.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
p. 505.843.4293 f. 505.843.4294
Seattle
ARCH Northwest
1000 Second Avenue, Suite 3700
Seattle, Washington 98104
p. 206.674.3028 f. 206.674.3026
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Everyday Learning Corporation
Publisher of curricula for grades k-12. A Tribune Education Company. Chicago, Illinois.
First Genetic Trust, Inc.
Genetic and clinical data bank. Chicago, Illinois.
Teach.Com
Multi-media training products. Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Acquired by Intellinex, Inc.
Apropos Technology, Inc.
Computer telephony software for call center management. Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.
Callisto Software, Inc.
Systems management software for mobile computing. Wheaton, Illinois.
Acquired by Novell, Inc.
NewMonics, Inc.
Real-time embedded systems software. Lisle, Illinois.
Real World Technology Corporation
Manufacturing execution software. Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Acquired by Divine, Inc.
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Ark Capital Management
150 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2650
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.541.0330
Contacts:
Michael Granger, General Partner
Xcylur Stoakley, General Partner
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China Information Services, L.L.C.
China Online website. Chicago, Illinois.
Dock's Great Fish, Inc.
Seafood resturant chain. Chicago, Illinois.
Public Access Lighting, L.L.C.
Specialty lighting. Chicago, Illinois.
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Asset Allocation & Management Company (AAM Capital Partners, L.P.)
30 North La Salle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
p. 312.263.2900 f. 312.263.1196
e. marketing@aamcompany.com
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Baird Capital Partners (BCP) / Baird Venture Partners (BVP)
227 W. Monroe St., Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.609.4700
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Power Trends, Inc.
Power Trends designs and manufactures high-density DC/DC converters and integrated switching regulators. Batavia, Illinois. BCP Invested June 1992. BVP Invested: February 1993. Acquired by Texas Instruments October 1999.
FPM, L.P.
FPM provides heat treating services. Elk Grove Village, Illinois. BCP & BVP Invested: March 1992.
Stericycle, Inc.
Stericycle provides infectious waste management services to the health care industry. Lake Forest, Illinois. BCP & BVP Invested: June 1992.
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Batterson Venture Partners
303 W. Madison Ave., Suite 1110
Chicago, IL 60601
p. 312.269.0300
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Clear Communications Corp.
Software for managing telecom broadband network performance. Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Illinois Superconductor Corporation
High temperature superconducting components and devices. Mount Prospect, Illinois.
LinksCorp, Inc.
Acquisition and operation of golf courses. Northfield, Illinois.
Nanophase Technologies Corporation
Development, production, and marketing of nanophase advanced materials. Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Northfield Laboratories, Inc.
Development of a human blood substitute. Northfield, Illinois.
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Beecken Petty & Company Healthcare Equity Partners
200 W. Madison St., Suite 1910
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.435.0300
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NeuroSource, Inc.
Services to neuroscience-focused inpatient facilities and physician practices. Chicago, Illinois.
Same Day Surgery, LLC
Owns and manages ambulatory surgery centers located in the Chicago area. Chicago, Illinois.
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BlueStar Ventures LP
208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1020
Chicago, IL 60604
p. 312.384.5000
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ApartmentRenting.com
Internet apartment exchange. Chicago, Illinois.
Neogration
Software for systems and application integration. Chicago, Illinois.
SurePayroll.com
Internet-based payroll service. Skokie, Illinois.
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Capital For Business, Inc.
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2160
Chicago, Illinois
p. 773.867.8532
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Affiliated Metals Company, A division of Metals USA, Inc.
Steel processor. Granite City, Illinois.
Courion Industries
Freight-elevator manufacturer. Granite City, Illinois.
Hutchinson Foundry Products, Inc.
Maker of rotors for subfractional-horsepower motors. Alton, Illinois.
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Cardinal Growth L.P.
311 South Wacker Dr., Suite 5500
Chicago, 60606
p. 312.913.1000 f. 312.913.1001
e. info@cardinalgrowth.com
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Insignis, Inc.
Provider of investment data management solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
Mecor Media
Consolidation of trade publications in the construction, building, and engineering markets. Chicago, Illinois.
Regulus Receivable Managment,Inc.
Consolidation of commercial collection companies with the intent to expand into outsourced receivable management services. Chicago, Illinois.
Diamond Marketing Solutions (DMS Group, Inc.)
Integration of direct mail services companies serving niche markets within the direct marketing industry. Naperville, Illinois.
Cornerstone Expositions, Inc.
Consolidation of business-to-business tradeshows in the construction, building, facilities management, architecture and engineering markets.
Registered nurse staffing company. Chicago, Illinois.
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CCP LLC
225 W. Washington, Suite 1610
Chicago, IL 60606-3485
Contact: Brian B. Boorstein, Partner
p. 312.726.5764 f. 312.726.5797
e. bboorstein@dakotacapital.com
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CID Equity Partners
Two N. LaSalle St., Suite 1705
Chicago, IL 60602
p. 312.578.5350 f. 312.578.5358
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Entertainment Marketing, Inc.
Marketing services. Chicago, Illinois.
Geodesic Systems
Software that scans computer source code to detect and repair memory problems. Chicago, Illinois.
InterSymbol Communications
High-speed components for broadband networking systems. Champaign, Illinois.
Shakti Systems, Inc.
Power management chips for portable components. Naperville, Illinois.
SmartSignal Corporation
Equipment condition monitoring technology. Lisle, Illinois.
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CIVC Partners
231 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60697
p. 312.828.8021
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Wintrust Financial Services
Community banking and specialty finance. Lake Forest, Illinois.
K&K Screw Products, LLC
Precision Screw Machining. Carol Stream, Illinois.
NSP Holdings, L.P.
Industrial safety products. Oakbrook, Illinois.
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Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC
10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3175
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.876.1840 f. 312.876.3854
e. chs@chsonline.com
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The Hirsh Company
Designs and manufactures steel shelving, home organization, hardware and storage products. Skokie, Illinois.
Connor Sports Flooring Corporation
Manufactures hard maple and synthetic sports flooring systems. Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Jakel, Inc.
Designs and manufactures sub-fractional horsepower, AC motors. Highland, Illinois.
Coleman Cable Systems, Inc.
Manufactures electrical and electronic wire and cable products, including grounding cable, security wire and power control cable. North Chicago, Illinois.
Pioneer Screw and Nut Company
Manufactures small diameter, cold headed specialty fasteners for OEM manufacturers of automobiles, appliances and electronics. Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Woods Equipment Company
Manufacturer of tractor mounted attachments for a variety of agricultural, commercial, industrial and grounds maintenance applications. Rockford, Illinois.
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Devers Group
1200 Central Ave., Suite 306
Wilmette, IL 60091
p. 847.920.1678
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ShowingTime.com
Web-based scheduling system for the real estate industry. Chicago, Illinois.
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Digital Age Ventures
325 W. Huron St., Suite 215
Chicago, IL 60610
p. 312.427.0646
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DN Partners LLC
77 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 4550
Chicago, IL 60601
p. 312.332.7960
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Duchossois TECnology Partners
845 Larch Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
p. 630.530.6105
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Infoblox
Server appliances. Chicago, Illinois.
SmartSignal Corporation
Equipment condition monitoring technology. Lisle, Illinois.
WealthSense
Web tools for nonqualified benefit plans. Chicago, Illinois.
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Edgewater Funds
900 N. Michigan Ave., 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.649.5666
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Beacon Holdings, Inc.
Operators of LightHouse smoking lounges in airports. Chicago, Illinois.
CultureWorx
Human capital management Internet-based software. Mt. Prospect, Illinois.
EnvestnetPMC
Providers of managed account investment solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
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EDS Ventures
222 W. Adams, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.338.5053
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NONE
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Essex Woodlands Health Ventures
190 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60603
p. 312.444.6040
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NONE
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First Analysis Venture Capital
233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 9500
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.258.1400
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The Vista Technology Group Ltd.
Software for promotions management used in the consumer packaged-goods industry. St. Charles, Illinois.
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ForeFront Capital Management, LLC
980 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1710
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.782.6235
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NextPart
Web access to the Automotive Recyclers Association database of recycled auto parts inventories nationwide. Evanston, Illinois.
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Foundation Capital
70 Willow Rd, Suite 200
Menlo Park, CA 94025
p. 650.614.0500 f. 650.614.0505
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ADEXS, Inc
Automated document exchange services. Chicago, Illinois.
This is Foundation Capital's first Illinois investment. Read the details in the press release: 10/22/02 - ADEXS NAMES NEW CEO & CLOSES ON SERIES A ROUND OF FINANCING: Company Raises $3 Million To Expand Market Focus.
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Frontenac Company
135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60603
p. 312.368.0044
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Focal Communications Corporation
Local switched tellecommunications services - CLEC. Chicago, Illinois.
Lighthouse Global Network, Inc.
Marketing services company (Chicago, Illinois) aquired by Cordiant Communications Group PLC in September, 2000.
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Gaebler Ventures LLC
641 West Lake Street, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60661
p. 312.207.1190
w. www.gaebler.com
Contacts:
Ken Gaebler
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Astute Diligence
Performs due diligence and business analysis for organizations. Chicago, Illinois.
Walker Sands Communications
Public relations and marketing. Chicago, Illinois.
Grand Roads Executive Search
Executive search services. Chicago, Illinois.
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GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC
6100 Sears Tower
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.382.2200
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National Equipment Services, Inc.
Construction and industrial equipment rentals. Evanston, Illinois.
ForeFront Education, Inc.
Career-oriented education to post-secondary students. Barrington, Illinois.
Argent Healthcare Financial Services, Inc.
Accounts receivable management and business office outsourcing services to the healthcare industry. Chicago, Illinois.
Ovation Pharmaceuticals
Specialty pharmaceutical products. Lincolnshire, Illinois.
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Gryffindor Capital Partners, LLC
150 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.827.2280
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High Street Capital
11 S. LaSalle St., 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
p. 312.423.2650
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MST Analytics, Inc.
Manufacturer and distributer of gas detection products. Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
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IEG Venture Partners
70 W. Madison, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
p. 312.644.0890
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CARI, Computer Assisted Recruiting, Inc.
Provides resumes of computer and engineering professionals for human resources searches. Schaumberg, Illinois.
Pride-Tech, Inc.
Software for life and health insurance companies. Chicago, Illinois.
CAS, Cell Analysis Systems, Inc.
Developed a pathology workstation, Lombard, Illinois.
Milner Technologies, Inc.
PC software and hardware sales, installation, support, and services. Chicago, Illinois.
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IFC Credit Corporation
8700 Waukegan Rd., Suite 100
Morton Grove, IL 60053
p. 847.663.6700
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Specialty finance - leasing of capital assets.
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Inroads Capital Partners
1603 Orrington Ave., Suite 2050
Evanston, IL 60201
p. 847.864.2000
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NONE
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JK & B Capital
Two Prudential Plaza
180 N. Stetson AVe., Suite 4500
Chicago, IL 60601
p. 312.946.1200
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Novarra, Inc.
Converts Internet and Intranet information so that it is accessible to wireless devices. Arlington Heights, Illinois.
21st Century Telcom Group
Cable francise aquired by RCN Corp.
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KB Partners, LLC
1101 Skokie Blvd., Suite 4500
Northbrook, IL 60062
p. 847.714.0444
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Cognitive Concepts, Inc.
Literacy and learning software. Evanston, Illinois.
Cobotics, Inc.
Developer of motion control software. Evanston, Illinois.
RCT, The Retail Analytics Company
Provides traffic-based shopping behavior analytics. Chicago area, Illinois (Merged with ShopperTrak).
EthnicGrocer.com
Internet-based retail sales. Evanston, Illinois.
ShopTalk Networks, Inc.
Developer and operator of voice-enabled commerce applications. Chicago, Illinois.
MST Analytics, Inc.
Manufacturer and distributer of gas detection products. Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Orbit Commerce, Inc.
Develops e-commerce tools for managing the relationship between large and small businesses. Chicago, Illinois. Aquired by Digital River, Inc.
Performics, Inc.
Pay-for-performance Internet marketing. Chicago, Illinois
Corona Optical Systems, Inc.
High-speed optoelectronic components and subsystems. Lombard, Illinois.
Sarvega, Inc.
Developer of XML switches. Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Rubicon Technology, Inc.
Research, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of single crystal sapphire and other advanced technology materials. Bannockburn, Illinois.
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Kettle Partners
350 W. Hubbard, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60610
p. 312.329.9300
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SurePayroll, Inc.
Internet-based payroll processing. Skokie, Illinois.
Epigraph, Inc.
Web design and application development. Chicago, Illinois.
FullAudio, Inc.
Internet-based music subscription service. Chicago, Illinois.
IgniteSports, Inc.
Integrated sports marketing agency. Chicago, Illinois.
Ikadega, Inc.
Data storage and delivery solutions. Northbrook, Illinois.
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Keystone Venture Capital, Inc.
225 W. Washington St., Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.857.1400
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Centerpost, Inc.
Electronic messaging solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
EnvestnetPMC
Providers of managed account investment solutions. Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Denver and New York.
I Works
Provider of online business services. Aquired by DigitalWork. Chicago, Illinois.
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Leo Capital Holdings, LLC
1101 Skokie Rd., Suite 255
Northbrook, IL 60062
p. 847.418.3420
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EpiWorks, Inc.
Produces epiwafers, high performance epitaxial wafers. Champaign, Illinois.
Go2Call.com, Inc.
PC-to-phone provider. Evanston, Illinois.
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Lunn Partners, LLC
One N. Franklin st., Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.629.1800
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Madison Dearborn Partners
Three First National Plaza, Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60602
p. 312.895.1000
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Focal Communications Corporation
Local switched tellecommunications services - CLEC., Chicago, Illinois.
Looking Glass Networks, LLC
Provider of metro-area managed bandwidth services and dark fiber throughout the US. Oak Brook, Illinois.
Packaging Corporation of America
Manufacturer of containerboard, kraft linerboard, and corrugated packaging. Lake Forest, Illinois.
Stericycle, Inc.
Medical waste management. Lake Forest, Illinois.
Woods Equipment Company
Manufacturer of attachments and implements for the agricultural, turf & grounds care, and construction markets. Rockford, Illinois
Dialysis Centers of America
Kidney dialyis centers. Chicago, Illinois. Acquired by Renal Care Group, Inc.
Pax Holding Corporation
Full-service options and stocks clearing firm. Chicago, Illinois.
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Marquette Venture Partners
520 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 450
Deerfield, IL 60015
p. 847.940.1700
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Immtech International, Inc.
Developing recombinant acute phase proteins. Evanston, Illinois. Merged with Criticare Systems, Inc.
Stericycle, Inc.
Medical waste management. Lake Forest, Illinois.
Power Trends, Inc.
Developers of DC to DC voltage converters for the power supply industry. Warrenville, Illinois.
Creative Catalog Corporation
Consolidator of catalog businesses. Burr Ridge, Illinois.
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Midwest Mezzanine Funds
208 South LaSalle Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Contact: David Gezon, Manager
p. 312.855.7140 f. 312.553.6647
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Elgin National Industries, Inc.
Diversified manufacturer and project manager. Downers Grove, Illinois.
Hallcrest, Inc.
Liquid crystals & personal care components. Glenview, Illinois.
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MK Capital
Sears Tower
233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 9700
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.648.1674
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Magnify, Inc.
Data mining software. Chicago, Illinois.
Vista Software Solutions, Inc.
Software applications for the consumer goods industry. St. Charles, Illinois
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New World Ventures
1603 Orrington Ave., Suite 1070
Evanston, IL 60201
p. 847.328.0300
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MarketsOnDemand
Internet-based direct marketing solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
IgniteSports, Inc.
Integrated sports marketing agency. Chicago, Illinois.
Rivenet, Inc.
Software for design and administration of benefit plans. Chicago, Illinois. Now known as WealthSense, Inc..
February 10, 2003: New World Ventures Closes Fund.
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Next Chapter Holdings L.P.
600 Central Avenue, Suite 205-210
Highland Park, IL 60035
Contacts:
Mark R. Pattis, Manager, ext. 25
S. William Pattis, Manager, ext. 20
Doris Jacobson, Accounting, ext. 23
Marilyn Fischman
, General Administrative Assistance, ext. 22
p. 847.432.8700 f. 847.432.8700
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North American Funds
135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60603
p. 312.332.4950 f. 312.322.1540
e. info@northamericanfund.com
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Amtec Precision Products, Inc.
Manufacturer of high-volume, close-tolerance machined metal components, principally for automotive and capital equipment markets. Elgin, Illinois.
J&B Meats Corp.
Producer of branded specialty meats serving the institutional foodservice market in the Midwest and Southeast. Moline, Illinois.
Actown-Electrocoil, Inc.
Manufacturer of custom electromagnetic devices (transformers, industrial coils, chip inductors) for a diverse base of blue-chip customers. Also produces a proprietary line of transformers for neon lighting applications. Spring Grove, Illinois.
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Northern Illinois Angels, LLC
230 W. Monroe, Suite 720
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.223.8393
f. 312.223.8399
Contact:
Gordon Reichard Jr.
President and CEO
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NONE
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OCA Ventures
141 W. Jackson Blvd., 39th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
p. 312.542.8954
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Shakti Systems, Inc.
Power management chips for portable components, Naperville, Illinois.
Ikadega, Inc.
Data storage and delivery solutions. Northbrook, Illinois.
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Open Prairie Ventures
115 N. Neil St., Suite 209
Champaign, IL 61820
217.351.7000
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EpiWorks, Inc.
Produces epiwafers, high performance epitaxial wafers. Champaign, Illinois.
Infoblox
Server appliances, Chicago, Illinois.
iNest Realty, Inc.
Internet real estate portal. Bloomingdale, Illinois.
GlobalView Software, Inc.
Provider of real-time and historical commodities market information using Internet and PC-based systems. Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Houston, New York, London, and Singapore.
ReVas, Inc.
Developed and patented a process for a "reversible" vasectomy. Champaign, Illinois.
Intersymbol Communications, Inc.
Develops and manufactures high-speed physical layer components for broadband networking systems. Champaign, Illinois.
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Origin Ventures LLC
474 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 5804
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.644.6449
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iNest Realty, Inc.
Internet real estate portal. Bloomingdale, Illinois.
AssignmentEditor.com, Inc.
Internet portal for journalists. Deerfield, Illinois.
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Paradigm Group LLC
3000 Dundee Rd., Suite 105
Northbrook, IL 60062
p. 847.562.0700
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Perfect World Capital, LLC
Two N. LaSalle St., Suite 1725
Chicago, IL 60602
p. 312.425.1600
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Peel, Inc.
Internet entertainment portal for 16-30 year olds. Evanston, Illinois.
ShowingTime.com, Inc.
Web-based scheduling and coordination application service provider for the real estate markets. Chicago, Illinois.
SmartSignal Corporation
Equipment condition monitoring technology. Lisle, Illinois.
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Polestar Capital Partners
180 N. Michigan AVe., Suite 1905
Chicago, IL 60601
p. 312.984.9090
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NONE
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Portage Ventures Partners
One Northfield Plaza, Suite 530
Northfield, IL 60093
p. 847.446.9460
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Aleri
Vector-based information management infrastructure software. Headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Chicago and Paris.
Performics, Inc.
Pay-for-performance Internet marketing. Chicago, Illinois
Centerpost, Inc.
Electronic messaging solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
Cognitive Concepts, Inc.
Literacy and learning software, Evanston, Illinois.
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Prairie Angels
600 W. Jackson, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60661
p. 773.837.8250
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Metalforming Controls Corporation
Technology which improves the performance of metal stamping machines. Cary, Illinois.
Scribe, Inc.
Web-based creation, management, communication, and analysis of clinical information for healthcare organizations. Highland Park, Illinois.
Interactive Realtime Technologies
Virtual training software for manufacturing. Chicago, Illinois.
TheBusBank
Internet portal for chartering busses. Chicago, Illinois.
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Prairie Capital Mezzanine Fund
300 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.360.1133
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In The Swim
Cataloger and web retailer of pool equipment and supplies. Chicago, Illinois.
Kifco
Manufacturer of specialized irrigation equipment and water-reels. Havana, Illinois.
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Prince Ventures
10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2575
Chicago, IL 60606
Contact: Angus M. Duthie, General Partner
p. 312.454.1408 f. 312.454.9125
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CorSolutions Medical, Inc.
Offers population-based health improvement programs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
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Prism Opportunity Funds
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1910
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.454.1408 f. 312.464.1915
e. info@prismfund.com
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Fieldglass
Human capital management software technology and services company. Chicago, Illinois.
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Prospect Partners LLC
200 West Madison Street, Suite 2710
Chicago, IL 60606
Contact: William V. Glastris, Jr., Principal
p. 312.782.7400 f. 312.782.7410
e. wglastris@prospect-partners.com
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Excello Products, LLC
Manufacturer of home products including kitchen textiles. Chicago, Illinois.
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Ravenswood Capital
343 W. Erie, Suite 410
Chicago, IL 60610
p. 312.327.2530
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Spirian, Inc.
Automates the deployment, maintenance, and updating of enterprise software for companies. Chicago, Illinois.
FastWeb, Inc.
Internet portal for high school and college students. Chicago, Illinois.
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Ridge Capital Partners LLC
257 East Main Street, Suite 300
Barrington, IL 60010
Contact: J. Bradley David, Partner
p. 847.381.2510 f. 847.381.2599
e. bdavis@ridgecorp.com
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Camden Vale Corporation
Provider of information technology ("IT") staffing services. Oak Brook, Illinois.
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SB Partners
542 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1220
Chicago, IL 60605
Contact:
David Shyrock
p. 312.986.8620 f. 312.986.8630
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NONE
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Shorebank Capital Corp.
7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL 60619
p. 906.228.6080
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A venture capital fund investing in minority-owned companies which have the potential for high growth. Investments may be in the form of equity or subordinated debt.
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Sterling Capital LTD.
650 Dundee Rd., Suite 370
Northbrook, IL 60062
p. 847.480.4000
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NA
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Svoboda, Collins LLC
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3520
Chicago, IL 60602
p. 312.759.7850
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Orbit Commerce, a Division of Digital River, Inc.
Develops e-commerce tools for managing the relationship between large and small businesses. Chicago, Illinois. Aquired by Digital River, Inc.
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Technology Crossover Ventures
528 Ramona Street
Palo Alto, California 94301
p. 650.614.8200
f. 650.614.6222
Midwest Office:
100 Field Dr., Suite 160
Lake Forest, IL 60045
p. 847.810.4200
f. 847.810.4205
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eLoyalty, Inc.
Management consulting and systems integration focused on building customer loyalty. Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Third Coast Capital
900 N. Franklin ST., Suite 850
Chicago, IL 60610
p. 888.332.6278
e. info@thirdcoastcapital.com
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Debt financing for venture-backed start-up firms for equipment, etc.
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Thoma Cressey Equity Partners
233 S. Wacker Dr., 92nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.777.4444
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National Equipment Services, Inc.
Construction and industrial equipment rentals, Evanston, Illinois.
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Thunderbolt Capital Corp.
1239 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact: Larry Grossman, Chairman
p. 847.412.1000 f. 847.412.1001
e. lgrossman@thunderboltcapital.com
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AquaTrend
Designer and manufacturer of the patented Water Workout Station. Founded in Florida and now located in Northbrook, Illinois.
Norzyme Inc.
Biotechnology company providing a significant technology breakthrough in the areas of new therapeutic drug monitoring and high throughput screening. Chicago, Illinois.
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Tribune Ventures
435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.222.5739
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Divine, Inc.
Extended enterprise solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
Centerpost, Inc.
Electronic messaging solutions. Chicago, Illinois.
iExplore, Inc.
Internet adventure travel portal. Chicago, Illinois.
Legacy.com
Online obituaries. Evanston, Illinois.
Performics, Inc.
Pay-for-performance Internet marketing. Chicago, Illinois
Classified Ventures
Online auto and real estate services. Chicago, Illinois.
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Trident Capital
505 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 200
Palo Alto, California
p. 650.289.4400
f. 650.289.4444
Midwest Office:
272 E. Deerpath, Suite 304
Lake Forest, IL 60045
p. 847.283.9890
f. 847.283.9901
e. lakeforest@tridentcap.com
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CrossMedia Services, Inc.
In-store sales and promotions services for retail advertisers and manufacturers. Chicago, Illinois.
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Vector Fund Management LP
1751 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 350
Deerfield, IL 60015
p. 847.374.3947
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NONE
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Ventana Financial Resources
249 Market Square
Lake Forest, IL 60045
p. 847.234.3434
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NA
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Waud Capital Partners LLC
560 Oakwood Ave., Suite 203
Lake Forest, IL 60045
p. 847.604.9550
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Christiana Industries, L.L.C.
Low voltage lighting. Chicago, Illinois.
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WGC Enterprises
790 Frontage Rd.
Northfield, IL 60093
p. 847.441.4133
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NA
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William Blair Capital Partners
222 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.236.1600
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Apropos Technology, Inc.
Computer telephony software for call center management, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.
Clear Communications Corp.
Software for managing telecom broadband network performance, Lincolnshire, Illinois.
CPRi, Inc.
Provides on-site marketing staff augmentation and outsourcing marketing services and consulting. Chicago, Illinois.
Cypress Medical Products
Producer and marketing of disposable medical products. McHenry, Illinois.
Extended Care Information Network
Internet portal for extended care information. Northbrook, Illinois.
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals
Generic and specialty pharmaceutical company. Morton Grove, Illinois.
The Plastics Group, Inc.
Design, engineering, and manufacturing of plastic parts. Willowbrook, Illinois.
Smith, Bucklin & Associates, Inc.
Association management and administrative services. Chicago, Illinois.
Ultra Stores, Inc.
National retailer of fine jewelry. Chicago, Illinois.
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Willis Stein & Partners
One N. Wacker Dr., Suite 4800
Chicago, IL 60606
p. 312.422.2400
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Protocol Communications, Inc.
Oursource direct marketing services. Deerfield, Illinois.
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Wind Point Partners
676 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611
p. 312.255.4800
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Alternative Resources Corp.
IT outsourcing and staffing. Barrington, Illinois
Bakery Chef
Ready-to-serve frozen foods. Westmont, Illinois.
Alloyd Company
Plastic packaging and related packaging equipment for consumer product manufacturers. DeKalb, Illinois.
Procyon Technologies
Pyrotechnic and pneumatic components for the aerospace/defense industry. Chicago, Illinois.
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Wynnchurch Capital Ltd.
150 Field Drive, Suite 165
Lake Forest, IL 60045
p. 847.604.6100 f. 847.604.6105
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A•R•C
Information technology management and staffing solutions. Barrington, Illinois.
Connection Concepts, Inc.
Manufactures custom data and telecommunication cable assemblies. Naperville, Illinois.
Wormser Company
Manufacturer of children's sleepwear. Northbrook, Illinois.
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The data provided on this page was gathered from the venture capital firms' web sites. Where investment portfolios were not available on the web, you will see "NA". Where no investments in Illinois could be documented online, you will see "NONE".
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