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.

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Oklahoma Impact

An impact analysis by Applied Economics conservatively estimates that OCIB programs have generated in excess of $1.3 billion in economic activity for Oklahoma. Another study documents that the Board's support of the NBA Hornets has helped produce $74 million in economic benefit for Oklahoma.

Annual outside audits, in addition to the 2005 state audit have all concluded that OCIB has more than met its legislative mandate of attracting more than $2 of venture capital to Oklahoma companies for every $1 invested by the Board in professionally managed venture capital funds. The state audit also commended OCIB for the results of its Oklahoma Capital Access Program, serving over a thousand small businesses throughout our state.

That’s just a start…

“Our goal is to build a burgeoning Oklahoma entrepreneurial community by developing a culture here that encourages Oklahomans to view Oklahoma as a key participant in a global economy. It takes time, but, pursued with care, we can help ensure prosperity for our children and grandchildren...” – Devon Sauzek, OCIB President.