Hopewell Ventures

Hopewell Ventures was a venture capital and private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2001. The firm specialized in providing equity capital and strategic expertise to high-growth businesses, primarily in the Midwest. With over 80 years of combined experience among its principals, Hopewell focused on growth-oriented ventures across various stages of development and a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and consumer products. The firm aimed to help portfolio companies maximize their opportunities, leveraging its extensive networks throughout the Midwest. Despite its regional focus, which mirrored the investment strategy of its predecessor, Adena Ventures, Hopewell Ventures ultimately went out of business.

Craig Overmyer

Principal

William P. Sutter, Jr.

Senior Managing Director

8 past transactions

FogHorn

Series C in 2020
FogHorn is a developer of edge intelligence software that focuses on industrial and commercial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Its platform enhances on-premises edge environments with advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities, facilitating applications for monitoring, diagnostics, machine performance optimization, and proactive maintenance. The software is designed for a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and transportation, and is compatible with major IoT platforms in public cloud environments, such as AWS and Azure. This integration enables organizations to leverage real-time, industrial-grade analytics for informed decision-making, ultimately driving operational efficiency and profitability.

Emergent Game Technologies

Series E in 2009
Emergent Game Technologies, Inc. develops tools and technologies for interactive entertainment. The company focuses on titles, such as sports, racing, action/adventure, RPGs, massively multi-player, puzzle, strategy, first-person shooters, parlor games, and visual simulation and serious games. It offers Gamebryo, a cross-platform middleware solution, which enables game developers to build, test, and manage interactive games; and Gamebryo Casual Game Development Middleware for casual game titles. The company has strategic alliance with Acquire, Gamebase, and Winking; Autodesk, Inc., SOFTIMAGE|XSI, and Gamebryo. Emergent Game Technologies Inc. was formerly known as Butterfly.net, Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Calabasas, California, with additional offices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; London, the United Kingdom; Tokyo, Japan; China; and Korea.

VHT Studios

Series C in 2008
VHT Studios specializes in photography and image management services tailored for real estate professionals and businesses. The company focuses on delivering high-quality photography that enhances property visibility, accelerates sales, and maximizes selling prices, ultimately aiding in client acquisition. By serving as a full-service partner to real estate agents and brokerages, VHT Studios allows these professionals to concentrate on customer service while providing them with essential marketing tools. The company's offerings integrate creativity, experience, and innovative technologies, ensuring that clients receive effective and reliable solutions for sharing and distributing multimedia content. With a dedication to continuous improvement, VHT Studios aims to meet and exceed the expectations of its clients and business partners.

SageQuest

Series D in 2008
SageQuest specializes in real-time GPS fleet tracking and management solutions designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of mobile workforces. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform called Mobile Control, which provides comprehensive GPS vehicle management services. This includes features such as real-time mapping, automated reporting, activity alerts, and a control center. Additionally, SageQuest supports integrations with Garmin and fuel cards, as well as vehicle management and maintenance functionalities. Through its services, the company aims to improve operational oversight and decision-making for businesses with mobile assets.

VHT Studios

Series B in 2007
VHT Studios specializes in photography and image management services tailored for real estate professionals and businesses. The company focuses on delivering high-quality photography that enhances property visibility, accelerates sales, and maximizes selling prices, ultimately aiding in client acquisition. By serving as a full-service partner to real estate agents and brokerages, VHT Studios allows these professionals to concentrate on customer service while providing them with essential marketing tools. The company's offerings integrate creativity, experience, and innovative technologies, ensuring that clients receive effective and reliable solutions for sharing and distributing multimedia content. With a dedication to continuous improvement, VHT Studios aims to meet and exceed the expectations of its clients and business partners.

Pioneer Surgical

Venture Round in 2007
Pioneer Surgical Technology is a Michigan-based medical company that specializes in providing a range of implants to surgeons, including biologic, metal, and synthetic options. Established in 1992 by Edward Ahn, the company offers products such as cardiothoracic metal cables, planting systems, orthobiologics, and sports medicine solutions. In addition to implant manufacturing, Pioneer Surgical Technology also provides donor services, facilitating tissue donation for individuals. The company is dedicated to supporting surgical procedures with innovative and reliable implant solutions.

SageQuest

Series C in 2006
SageQuest specializes in real-time GPS fleet tracking and management solutions designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of mobile workforces. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform called Mobile Control, which provides comprehensive GPS vehicle management services. This includes features such as real-time mapping, automated reporting, activity alerts, and a control center. Additionally, SageQuest supports integrations with Garmin and fuel cards, as well as vehicle management and maintenance functionalities. Through its services, the company aims to improve operational oversight and decision-making for businesses with mobile assets.

InStadium

Venture Round in 2005
InStadium is a live sports marketing network that connects brands with fans at over 425 professional and collegiate stadiums and arenas across the United States. The company specializes in in-venue advertising and promotional marketing services, providing brands with unique engagement opportunities during live sporting events. By leveraging a vast national venue network, InStadium enables year-round access to multiple markets, allowing clients to execute integrated media and promotional campaigns tailored to their marketing schedules. This approach allows brands to reach millions of engaged consumers at thousands of events each year, enhancing brand visibility and consumer interaction in a dynamic environment.
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