What Companies Are in the Techstars Chicago 2026 Cohort?
Techstars Chicago's Spring 2026 cohort brings together early-stage companies building across healthtech, manufacturing AI, marketing technology, clean energy, construction tech, AgTech, robotics, SaaS, and space technology.
Last reviewed: August 25, 2026
This directory covers the Techstars Chicago companies identified by Agent Jesse for 2026, including what they are building, where they are based, and recent company signals.
Techstars Chicago 2026 at a glance
| Companies identified | 9 |
| Program | Techstars Chicago |
| Cohort | Spring 2026 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Industries represented | Healthtech, Manufacturing AI, Adtech, Cleantech, Construction Tech, AgTech, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech |
| Signals tracked | Funding, revenue, pipeline growth, customer traction, awards |
| Last reviewed | August 25, 2026 |
Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 company list
| Company | Industry | Location | Recent signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy | Healthtech | Chicago, IL | Selected for Spring 2026 accelerator |
| LineSight | Manufacturing / AI / ML / SaaS | Chicago, IL | $300K ARR with $1.1M potential ARR in active pipeline |
| Offline | Adtech / Marketing Tech | Chicago, IL | $1.7M in contract value added to pipeline |
| WattShift | Cleantech / Energy / IoT | Chicago, IL | Selected for American-Made Solar Prize Round 8 |
| CloudReno | Construction Tech / AI / ML | Chicago, IL | $200K pre-seed accelerator round |
| ForgeBee | AgTech / Robotics / AI / ML | Champaign, IL | $220K accelerator funding |
| Kaizen Design | Healthtech / SaaS | Kearney, NE | $220K accelerator round |
| Plexus | Space Tech / SaaS / Robotics | Omaha, NE | Previously participated in Techstars Founder Catalyst |
| Seated with Love | SaaS | Ann Arbor, MI | 80 couples using its tools and 13 venues on pre-sale list |
Industry classifications and recent signals are based on the Agent Jesse results used to build this list.
Company profiles
Percy
Healthtech · Chicago, IL
Percy is a healthtech company identified by Agent Jesse with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 accelerator program.
The company is developing a non-invasive sensor designed to provide data on environmental and behavioral factors affecting sleep for autistic individuals.
Recent signal: Selected for Spring 2026 accelerator
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
LineSight
Manufacturing / AI / ML / SaaS · Chicago, IL
LineSight is a manufacturing technology company building AI-powered software for production operations.
Agent Jesse surfaced the company with $300,000 in ARR and six metal service centers in its active pipeline, representing a potential additional $1.1 million in ARR.
Recent signal: $300K ARR with $1.1M potential ARR in active pipeline
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
Offline
Adtech / Marketing Tech · Chicago, IL
Offline is a marketing technology company identified with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort.
The company was onboarding 30 hosts per week, representing approximately 1,500 monthly events. Agent Jesse also surfaced a signal showing $1.7 million in contract value added to its pipeline over 60 days.
Recent signal: $1.7M in contract value added to pipeline
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
WattShift
Cleantech / Energy / IoT · Chicago, IL
WattShift is an energy technology company identified with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort.
Agent Jesse also surfaced a later signal showing WattShift was selected for Round 8 of the American-Made Solar Prize in August 2026.
Recent signal: Selected for American-Made Solar Prize Round 8
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
CloudReno
Construction Tech / AI / ML · Chicago, IL
CloudReno is a Chicago construction technology company identified by Agent Jesse with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort.
Agent Jesse also surfaced a $200,000 pre-seed accelerator round from Techstars in February 2026.
Recent signal: $200K pre-seed accelerator round
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
ForgeBee
AgTech / Robotics / AI / ML · Champaign, IL
ForgeBee is an AgTech and robotics company based in Champaign, Illinois.
Agent Jesse identified ForgeBee with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort and surfaced $220,000 in accelerator funding from Techstars.
Recent signal: $220K accelerator funding
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
Kaizen Design
Healthtech / SaaS · Kearney, NE
Kaizen Design is a healthtech and SaaS company based in Kearney, Nebraska.
Agent Jesse identified the company with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort and surfaced a $220,000 Techstars accelerator round.
Recent signal: $220K accelerator round
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
Plexus
Space Tech / SaaS / Robotics · Omaha, NE
Plexus is a space technology, SaaS, and robotics company based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Agent Jesse identified Plexus with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort and also found that the company had previously participated in the Techstars Founder Catalyst pre-accelerator program.
Recent signal: Previously participated in Techstars Founder Catalyst
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
Seated with Love
SaaS · Ann Arbor, MI
Seated with Love is a SaaS company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Agent Jesse identified the company with the Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 cohort and surfaced an earlier traction signal showing 80 couples using its tools and 13 venues on its pre-sale list.
Recent signal: 80 couples using its tools and 13 venues on pre-sale list
Techstars signal: Techstars Chicago Spring 2026
Industry breakdown
The companies identified for Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 span a broad mix of industries:
| Industry | Companies |
|---|---|
| Healthtech | Percy, Kaizen Design |
| Manufacturing / AI | LineSight |
| Adtech / Marketing Tech | Offline |
| Cleantech / Energy | WattShift |
| Construction Tech / AI | CloudReno |
| AgTech / Robotics | ForgeBee |
| Space Tech / Robotics | Plexus |
| SaaS | Seated with Love |
Where are the Techstars Chicago 2026 companies based?
Five of the companies identified by Agent Jesse are based in Chicago: Percy, LineSight, Offline, WattShift, and CloudReno.
The remaining companies come from elsewhere in the Midwest:
- ForgeBee: Champaign, Illinois
- Kaizen Design: Kearney, Nebraska
- Plexus: Omaha, Nebraska
- Seated with Love: Ann Arbor, Michigan
The geographic mix shows that the Chicago program extends beyond startups headquartered within Chicago itself.
Why this cohort matters
The Techstars Chicago companies identified here span industries where software, AI, and automation increasingly intersect with physical-world businesses, including manufacturing, construction, energy, agriculture, healthcare, robotics, advertising, and SaaS.
Several also show signals beyond accelerator participation. LineSight has reported revenue and pipeline traction, Offline has expanded its contract pipeline, WattShift received recognition through the American-Made Solar Prize, and multiple companies show Techstars funding signals.
These events provide additional context around where each company is in its development.
How we built this list
This directory was compiled from the results surfaced by Agent Jesse, with company details and recent signals reviewed against the available sources.
Agent Jesse searches the live web for newly published startup announcements, accelerator cohorts, and company signals.
Note: The companies included here were identified through Agent Jesse results connecting them to Techstars Chicago Spring 2026.
Last reviewed: August 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What companies are in the Techstars Chicago 2026 cohort?
The companies identified by Agent Jesse with Techstars Chicago Spring 2026 are Percy, LineSight, Offline, WattShift, CloudReno, ForgeBee, Kaizen Design, Plexus, and Seated with Love.
Is this the official Techstars Chicago 2026 cohort list?
This is an independently researched directory created using Agent Jesse, not an official Techstars publication. The companies included here were identified through Agent Jesse results connecting them to Techstars Chicago Spring 2026.
How many companies are in the Techstars Chicago 2026 list?
This directory includes nine companies identified by Agent Jesse with Techstars Chicago Spring 2026.
What industries are represented in Techstars Chicago 2026?
The companies span healthtech, manufacturing AI, adtech, cleantech, construction technology, AgTech, robotics, SaaS, and space technology.
Which Techstars Chicago 2026 companies raised funding?
Agent Jesse surfaced funding signals for LineSight, CloudReno, ForgeBee, and Kaizen Design. ForgeBee and Kaizen Design show $220,000 Techstars-related funding signals, while CloudReno shows a $200,000 pre-seed accelerator round.
Which Techstars Chicago 2026 companies are showing revenue or customer traction?
LineSight reported $300,000 in ARR and an active pipeline representing another potential $1.1 million in ARR. Offline reported adding $1.7 million in contract value to its pipeline, while Seated with Love had 80 couples using its tools and 13 venues on its pre-sale list.
Which Techstars Chicago 2026 companies are working with AI?
Agent Jesse's classifications identify LineSight, CloudReno, and ForgeBee as companies working with AI or machine learning.
Are all Techstars Chicago 2026 companies based in Chicago?
No. Five companies in the Agent Jesse results are based in Chicago. The list also includes companies from Champaign, Kearney, Omaha, and Ann Arbor.
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