Economic Impact Report

As a public trust of the state, OCIB uses its authority to grow Oklahoma's private risk capital industry. Download the OCIB 2009 Impact Report to assess our results to date.

Industry News

Fund of Funds

Programs for Venture Capital Firms

The Venture Investment Program

Through its Venture Investment Program (VIP) the Board supports investments in private, professionally managed venture capital firms that have committed to serving entrepreneurs within the state and that have a history of producing solid returns for their investors.

As of December 2009, the Board has made commitments to 19 venture funds. More than $130 million has been invested in promising Oklahoma businesses as a result of OCIB’s venture activities.

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Understanding Venture Capital

Venture capital is money provided by professionals who invest alongside management in young, rapidly growing companies that have the potential to develop into significant economic contributors. Venture capital is an important source of equity for start-up companies.

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