About Hopewell Ventures
Hopewell Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. It is primarily based out of Chicago, United States. As of Jun 2010, Hopewell Ventures has invested in 12 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Life Sciences and Real Estate and Construction Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of INRange Systems Overall, Hopewell Ventures portfolio has seen 7 acquisitions including key companies like Mersive, Pioneer Surgical Technology and Helios Coatings. A lot of funds co-invest with Hopewell Ventures, with names like Adena Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Key Metrics
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Hopewell Ventures' List of Top Investments
Hopewell Ventures has a portfolio of 12 companies. Their most notable investments are in Emergent Game Technologies and INRange Systems.Their portfolio spans across United States and Italy. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, Real Estate and Construction Tech and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Hopewell Ventures:1. Mersive
Mersive provides wireless visual collaboration software by which multiple users can connect simultaneously to a shared display using a range of devices over a WiFi or Ethernet network. It provides Solstice Software which is a BYOD collaboration solution for conference rooms, classrooms, and huddle spaces.With a Solstice-enabled display in the room, any number of users can instantly connect, share and control the display, fostering collaboration and decision-making. It is available as licensed software.
Key facts about Mersive
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $13.2M
- Employee Count: 134 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: In-Q-Tel, Razor's Edge Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 15, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Regenerative medicine CDMO partnering to develop and deliver life-changing therapies. We are a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization driven by a patient-first approach to innovation. Starting from the patient need, we partner with Original Equipment Manufacturers to design, develop, and manufacture customized regenerative biomaterial solutions with a goal to promote healing, accelerate recovery and help prevent complications to enhance patient lives. We provide customized services to meet the needs of OEMs with high-quality allograft and xenograft biomaterials. These biomaterials support the body’s natural healing process and can be used for a wide range of clinical applications and procedures. We work closely and collaboratively with our partners to understand their unique requirements and deliver tailored solutions that support their long-term success. Our expertise includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, sports medicine and orthopedics, neuro/spine and cardiac. We are a values-driven company focused on quality, innovation, and a collaborative company culture.
Key facts about Pioneer Surgical Technology
- Founded Year: 1992
- Location: Alachua (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $45.5M
- Employee Count: 2 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: InvestMichigan!, RC Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 30, 2008, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
INRange has developed an FDA cleared Medical Device and system for the remote administration of medications in an outpatient setting. The company's Electronic Medication Management Assistant (EMMA) system provides individual unit dose control of medication dispensing, managed through a web-based scheduling system remotely controlled by the pharmacist. The company offers its solutions to pharmacies, assisted living organizations, managed care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. The companies hardware solution EMMA Narcotic E-kit assisted with medication dosage control, they are build to be installed in the medical room. Another product of the company EMMA E-cabinet is designed to manage the on-hand storage of medications.
Key facts about INRange Systems
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Erie (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $42.2M
- Employee Count: 4 as on Feb 28, 2026
- Investors: Ceres Venture Fund, Hopewell Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 15, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Emergent(formerly Butterfly.net) is a game development tool provider for the game developers. It provides game development tools for game developers. It has developed products including "Gamebryo LightSpeed" and "Gamebryo". Gamebryo LightSpeed is a software tool that offers game designers a solution that has rapid prototyping, rapid iteration, and real-time updates. Gamebryo is a complete platform for creating games, visual simulations, and other 3D experiences.
Key facts about Emergent Game Technologies
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Calabasas (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $37.1M
- Employee Count: 78 as on Dec 31, 2010
- Investors: Worldview Technology Partners, JVP and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Dec 07, 2009, $*****
5. InStadium
InStadium is an exclusive, multi-screen video and mobile advertising network that spans all major professional and collegiate sports leagues in America. Provides digital video advertising during live sports event and stadium facilities to engage audiences. Clients include AT&T, Geiko, Lexus, 2K Sports etc.
Key facts about InStadium
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $13.6M
- Employee Count: 4 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: TGap Ventures, Hopewell Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 2014, $*****
Hopewell Ventures' Investments by Stage
Hopewell Ventures has made 3 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $3.9M, 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $17.7M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $14.4M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 3 |
Series B | 3 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hopewell Ventures' Investments by Sector
Hopewell Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, Consumer, Enterprise Infrastructure and Gaming. Notably, it has invested in 9 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Tech companies, 5 Software companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Life Sciences | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Gaming | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hopewell Ventures' Investments by Geography
Hopewell Ventures has made most investments in United States (7).Hopewell Ventures' recent investments
Hopewell Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Hopewell Ventures:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 01, 2010 | United States | Series B | 3819 | ||
Feb 17, 2009 | United States | Series D | 7275 | ||
Jan 12, 2009 | United States | Series B | 6704 | [+2] | |
Jun 10, 2008 | United States | Series A | 2004 | - | |
Jul 06, 2006 | United States | Series A | 2634 | - |
Acquired companies in Hopewell Ventures' Portfolio
7 companies from Hopewell Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was VHT Studios in Jul 2022 by Matterport for $*****.Here are Hopewell Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 07, 2022 | - | - | 3114 | |
Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 12, 2009 | Series B | 8198 | |
Dec 06, 2016 | Jun 10, 2008 | Series A | 2109 | |
Sep 01, 2016 | Jul 06, 2006 | Series A | 6989 | |
Jul 16, 2013 | Apr 03, 2006 | Series B | 9015 |
Co-investors of Hopewell Ventures
Over the past 21 years, 23 investors have co-invested in Hopewell Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before Hopewell Ventures: National Science Foundation, LSGPA and 6 others have invested in rounds before Hopewell Ventures. There is 1 company where National Science Foundation has invested before Hopewell Ventures and 1 company where LSGPA has invested before Hopewell Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Hopewell Ventures: 9 investors entered a company along with Hopewell Ventures. These include investors like Adena Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Hopewell Ventures: A total of 6 investors have invested in Hopewell Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include In-Q-Tel (1 company), Razor's Edge Ventures (1 company) and 3M (1 company).
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