stages of development across a broad range of industries. From state-of-the-art technology and life-sciences to traditional manufacturing and consumer products, Hopewell works with portfolio companies to help them maximize opportunities.

Hopewell is the second fund launched by Woodland Venture Management. The first, Adena Ventures, follows a regionally-targeted strategy focused on the Appalachian region of Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky.

With offices in Chicago and Peoria, and extensive networks throughout the Midwest, Hopewell Ventures is well positioned to follow on Adena's success and demonstrate that attractive investment opportunities exist in unlikely places.