# Portfolio: Chicago & Midwest Pre-Seed Startups | LongJump > The Chicago and Midwest startups LongJump has backed at pre-seed, from health tech and B2B SaaS to consumer brands, with their founders and stories. Source: https://longjump.vc/portfolio # our Portfolio Founders and companies we're proud to have backed. ### Browse Portfolio By IndustrY [All Portfolio](https://longjump.vc/portfolio) [B2C](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/b2c) [B2B SaaS](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/b2b-saas) [Marketplace](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/marketplace) [Fintech](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/fintech) [Consumer Retail/eCommerce](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/consumer-retail-ecommerce) [DeepTech/HardTech](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/deeptech-hardtech) [EdTech](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/edtech) [Health Tech](https://longjump.vc/portfolio/industry/health-tech) ### [AEGIS](https://www.aegisapp.io/) [Tamika Vantifflin](https://www.aegisapp.io/) [AEGIS is reimagining emergency response, putting a smarter, faster 911 in your pocket.](https://www.aegisapp.io/) [![AEGIS logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fa55d932a7c8a89bb.jpg\&w=200\&h=200\&f=webp)](https://www.aegisapp.io/) ### [Aloe Health](https://aloehealth.co/) [Jeff Boore](https://aloehealth.co/) [Making high-quality preventive and primary care simple and accessible for the millions who get their healthcare through work.](https://aloehealth.co/) [![Aloe Health logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fef256f190c52c89c.svg\&w=1080\&h=145\&f=svg)](https://aloehealth.co/) ### [Bilin Academy](https://www.bilin.academy/) [Huayi He, Jie Yao, Freda Zhang, Jiayi Gao](https://www.bilin.academy/) [Bilin Academy is a global classroom hub providing multilingual learning experiences for children.](https://www.bilin.academy/) [![Bilin Academy logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fef8481f6c9945a15.png\&w=200\&h=100\&f=webp)](https://www.bilin.academy/) ### [CareLumi](https://carelumi.com/) [Shai Basys, Claire Chen, Eshan Saran](https://carelumi.com/) [CareLumi is the infrastructure for healthcare operations, automating the essential workflows required for clinicians to practice and get paid. It is the first platform to unify the management of medical staff, facilities, and insurance networks into a single system.](https://carelumi.com/) ### [Clouty](https://www.clouty.io/) [David Umeh](https://www.clouty.io/) [Clouty turns real-time music data into tradeable indexes. Whether you are a fan, artist, marketer or investor, there is a place for you at the table.](https://www.clouty.io/) [![Clouty logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fe835435800bf2d83.jpg\&w=1500\&h=785\&f=webp)](https://www.clouty.io/) ### [DeepWalk Research](https://www.deepwalkresearch.com/) [Brandon Yates, Anshul Shah](https://www.deepwalkresearch.com/) [DeepWalk's scanning app automates sidewalk inspection, planning, and management](https://www.deepwalkresearch.com/) [![DeepWalk Research logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F966879f59958456f.png\&w=1000\&h=1333\&f=webp)](https://www.deepwalkresearch.com/) ### [Eventnoire](https://www.eventnoire.com/) [Jeff Osuji](https://www.eventnoire.com/) [Eventnoire is the ticketing platform where culture and community come together. Discover or host events that celebrate diversity, keep dollars local, and connect you to unforgettable experiences.](https://www.eventnoire.com/) [![Eventnoire logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Ff0085fc05b56948b.png\&w=315\&h=199\&f=webp)](https://www.eventnoire.com/) ### [Evergreen](https://www.eatevergreen.com/) [Emily Groden](https://www.eatevergreen.com/) [Evergreen makes frozen waffles with real ingredients and bold flavors, making breakfast quick, healthy, and delicious.](https://www.eatevergreen.com/) [![Evergreen logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F3e40cbe47744fc0e.png\&w=1836\&h=318\&f=webp)](https://www.eatevergreen.com/) ### [Fillow](https://www.fillowme.com/) [Phoebe Choi, Camryn Ross, Mary Woo](https://www.fillowme.com/) [Fillow is developing an innovative period product that combines the best of both worlds of tampons and cups: delivering easy-to use, long-lasting wear.](https://www.fillowme.com/) [![Fillow logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Ff1d5e35453bafecb.png\&w=2400\&h=1330\&f=webp)](https://www.fillowme.com/) ### [Flora & Noor](https://www.floraandnoor.com/) [Jordan Karim](https://www.floraandnoor.com/) [Flora & Noor is a halal certified and clean skincare brand that targets the skin concerns of those with melanin rich skin and chronic skin conditions.](https://www.floraandnoor.com/) [![Flora & Noor logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Ff27d3c39c07a0015.png\&w=1548\&h=1208\&f=webp)](https://www.floraandnoor.com/) ### [Florasense](https://www.florasense.com/) [Aabesh De](https://www.florasense.com/) [Florasense takes the guesswork out of plant care. Identify your plants, get personalized care guides and reminders, and join a thriving community of 200,000+ plant lovers. Grow happier, healthier plants with expert tips, rewards, and support at your fingertips.](https://www.florasense.com/) [![Florasense logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fa2d61a9a73ca2a2c.png\&w=200\&h=200\&f=webp)](https://www.florasense.com/) ### [Foode](https://www.foode.us/) [Ken Clay, Keith Houlemard](https://www.foode.us/) [Foode is eases the pain point-filled consumer journey to connect to a trusted dining experience. Starting with the decision.](https://www.foode.us/) [![Foode logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F1b66b08207224ee6.png\&w=975\&h=750\&f=webp)](https://www.foode.us/) ### [FreshX](https://www.freshxlogistics.com/) [Lance Hackney, Clay Curran](https://www.freshxlogistics.com/) [FreshX is a supply chain software company that helps freight brokers and food companies easily book and manage cold-chain transportation and storage.](https://www.freshxlogistics.com/) [![FreshX logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fa2cb345415263ff5.png\&w=820\&h=820\&f=webp)](https://www.freshxlogistics.com/) ### [Gatherset](https://gatherset.com/) [Claude Cimeus](https://gatherset.com/) [Gatherset is an AI agent platform that automates end-to-end logistics for the $1.2T experience economy, replacing manual, repetitive back-office work that slows down event teams, eliminating bloated budgets and unlocking faster execution at a fraction of the time and cost.](https://gatherset.com/) ### [Grapefruit Health](https://www.grapefruit.health/) [Eric Alvarez](https://www.grapefruit.health/) [At Grapefruit Health we are addressing the massive staffing shortage in healthcare by creating the first and only workforce composed completely of clinical students.](https://www.grapefruit.health/) [![Grapefruit Health logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F19067859ebf8f55f.png\&w=615\&h=191\&f=webp)](https://www.grapefruit.health/) ### [GridLink](https://www.gridlink.co/) [Joshua Silets, Ryan McPhail, Gabriel Bryk](https://www.gridlink.co/) [GridLink’s software helps fleets manage electric vehicles, optimize charging schedules, and turn idle EVs into revenue-generating assets.](https://www.gridlink.co/) ### [Hanahana Beauty](https://www.hanahanabeauty.com/) [Abena Boamah-Acheampong](https://www.hanahanabeauty.com/) [A consciously clean skincare brand with the mission is to bring humanity to beauty space.](https://www.hanahanabeauty.com/) [![Hanahana Beauty logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fb5671f012e962a35.png\&w=328\&h=319\&f=webp)](https://www.hanahanabeauty.com/) ### [Houndsy](https://www.houndsy.com/) [Pavan Bapu, Luke Wilson](https://www.houndsy.com/) [Reimagining the dog feeding experience by making it more convenient, consistent and beautiful.](https://www.houndsy.com/) ### [Kazadi](https://www.kazadienterprises.com/) [Sanza Kazadi](https://www.kazadienterprises.com/) [Kazadi Enterprises is a technology company reducing the cost and carbon footprint of refrigeration by leveraging the thermal energy in air.](https://www.kazadienterprises.com/) [![Kazadi logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fabc4ecc731e29988.png\&w=1280\&h=357\&f=webp)](https://www.kazadienterprises.com/) ### [Kosmos](https://app.kosmos.fyi/) [Mahir Sabharwal](https://app.kosmos.fyi/) [Kosmos brings prediction market exchanges like Kalshi and Polymarket together with news, analytics, and market data to help traders make better decisions. Its AI agents continuously monitor markets for opportunities and can research, analyze, and execute trades on your behalf.](https://app.kosmos.fyi/) [![Kosmos logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fcce4a4c80fca1649.jpg\&w=1254\&h=1254\&f=webp)](https://app.kosmos.fyi/) ### [Light Pong](https://www.playlightpong.com/) [Aaqib Usman](https://www.playlightpong.com/) [Light Pong is a totally new way to play video games. Players can play tons of games on a "beam" of light. Light Pong is portable, screenless, and extremely social.](https://www.playlightpong.com/) [![Light Pong logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F2e760c4f09143b22.png\&w=2400\&h=2400\&f=webp)](https://www.playlightpong.com/) ### [LivNow](https://livnowrelocation.com/) [Maureen Longoria, Lisa Burns](https://livnowrelocation.com/) [LivNow Relocation streamlines the move to senior living by thoroughly vetting and managing reputable local providers such as realtors and movers.](https://livnowrelocation.com/) ### [Nara](https://www.narabenefits.com/) [Sid Sinha](https://www.narabenefits.com/) [Nara uses AI to automate most benefits tasks, creating personalized care plans for over 200 million people and saving employers billions.](https://www.narabenefits.com/) ### [QodeX](https://qodexquantum.ai/) [Jeffrey Dale, Ethan Evans, Dr. Zachary P. Bradshaw, Stuart Pino](https://qodexquantum.ai/) [QodeX provides quantum-native AI models and a platform to train and deploy them at scale — faster, cheaper, and beyond classical limits.](https://qodexquantum.ai/) ### [Rise Reforming](https://rise-reforming.com/) [George Rose, Jona van Oord, Lucas Zubillaga](https://rise-reforming.com/) [Rise Reforming produces cheap green chemical from waste gases, starting with technology that converts biogas waste from farms and wastewater treatment plants into low-carbon industrial chemicals, starting with DME (dimethyl ether), which is used in aerosol propellants and propane blending.](https://rise-reforming.com/) [![Rise Reforming logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F63afa41caef0c45d.jpg\&w=1024\&h=1536\&f=webp)](https://rise-reforming.com/) ### [Rivet](https://www.rivet.app/) [Anj Fayemi, Simran Pabla, Nafim Rahman](https://www.rivet.app/) [Rivet is an AI-driven community management platform for artists and content creators.](https://www.rivet.app/) [![Rivet logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F970437279e63eaca.png\&w=1000\&h=270\&f=webp)](https://www.rivet.app/) ### [Sanarai](https://www.sanarai.com/) [Luis Suarez](https://www.sanarai.com/) [Mental health platform for the Latinx community](https://www.sanarai.com/) [![Sanarai logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fecd05573c1b36b62.png\&w=2400\&h=420\&f=webp)](https://www.sanarai.com/) ### [Sangria](https://www.sangria.team/) [Steve Dickerman](https://www.sangria.team/) [Prescriptive transparency for the B2B-SaaS buyer/seller revolution.](https://www.sangria.team/) [![Sangria logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fe49dcd6d53bc33f6.png\&w=704\&h=160\&f=webp)](https://www.sangria.team/) ### [Science on Call](https://www.scienceoncall.com/) [Luisa Castellanos, Ken Tsang, Andy Freivogel](https://www.scienceoncall.com/) [24/7 tech support for restaurants. Get help with POS, internet, Wi-Fi, online orders, email, and phones—just a call or text away, even nights and weekends.](https://www.scienceoncall.com/) [![Science on Call logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fe61636ade07c6986.jpg\&w=200\&h=200\&f=webp)](https://www.scienceoncall.com/) ### [Stock](https://stockitbetter.com/) [Abby Nawrocki](https://stockitbetter.com/) [Stock is the orchestration layer helping brands and 3PLs donate excess inventory to vetted nonprofits, handling matching, transportation, and documentation so goods are redistributed within days, delivering faster warehouse operations, lower costs, and stronger ROI through tax advantages and avoided liquidation losses.](https://stockitbetter.com/) ### [Stridekick](https://stridekick.com/) [Anthony Knierim, Maria Kreighbaum](https://stridekick.com/) [Stridekick makes fitness social with simple step challenges for friends, families and workplaces, and works with any phone or wearable.](https://stridekick.com/) [![Stridekick logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Ffece27958bce2fb4.png\&w=825\&h=824\&f=webp)](https://stridekick.com/) ### [Tercero Technologies](https://www.tercero.ai/) [Carl P. Evans III](https://www.tercero.ai/) [Tercero develops advanced FPGA-based AI software and hardware for defense sensors and autonomous vehicles.](https://www.tercero.ai/) [![Tercero Technologies logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2F92bd553906b62bb1.png\&w=2400\&h=561\&f=webp)](https://www.tercero.ai/) ### [UnVale](https://www.unvale.io/) [Casey Lawlor, Brianna Clark](https://www.unvale.io/) [UnVale is where the next generation of storytellers develop entire worlds of content, grow their audience, and publish the next big hit.](https://www.unvale.io/) [![UnVale logo](https://longjump.vc/_image?href=%2F_cms-assets%2Fae8460fb18a19044.png\&w=2400\&h=750\&f=webp)](https://www.unvale.io/)