Technology Ventures Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 23, 2007

TECHNOLOGY VENTURES SUMMIT TO SHOWCASE
PROMISING TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES IN OKLAHOMA

Tulsa – A dozen Oklahoma startups will soon be in the spotlight. The Oklahoma Capital Investment Board (OCIB) recently announced the twelve emerging companies that will be the featured presenters on the second day of the Technology Ventures Summit. The Summit, co-hosted by OCIB and Oklahoma Equity Partners, LLC (OEP), is scheduled to run from February 20 - 21 at the Downtown Doubletree in Tulsa. Each company will present a financing proposal to venture capitalists and angel investors looking for new ideas and technologies in various industries.

(See list deals to be presented on separate page)
“The 12 winning businesses were chosen from a field of 28 competitive entries,” said Dave Humphrey, President of OEP. “Each company underwent a vigorous screening process led by a committee of local and state leaders operating in Oklahoma’s venture capital market. We anticipate great interest from potential investors for each of the chosen deals.”

Humphrey says the emerging business ideas were chosen from a diverse industry pool including biotechnology, energy management, alternative fuels, transportation, and film and entertainment among others. Each business will be assigned two mentors to assist them with their presentations. Speakers will be given 10 minutes to present their ideas to the potential investors.

“The aim of the Summit is multi-functional,” said Humphrey. “We intend to showcase to investors Oklahoma’s latest technological advances which are awaiting commercialization. The Summit will also provide assistance and practical information to those local business entrepreneurs looking for capital funding from investors.”
Conference registration is available online at www.ocib.org/tvs.

About Oklahoma Equity Partners

Oklahoma Equity Partners (OEP) was formed with the goal of seeking superior risk adjusted returns for its investors while expanding the supply of professionally managed equity capital available to businesses in the State of Oklahoma. OEP invests in operating companies that offer the potential for exceptional performance and long-term financial success.

About Oklahoma Capital Investment Board

The Oklahoma Capital Investment Board is the State of Oklahoma’s institution for building the private venture capital industry in Oklahoma. Since 1993 the Board has supported investment in sixteen venture capital funds, which in turn have attracted investment of over $100 million to Oklahoma projects. In addition, the Board has supported $40 million in development loans to nearly 1400 small Oklahoma companies.

Contact:
Kym Koch Thompson
(405) 831-8668

Technology Ventures Summit Participating Companies
Industry Sector & Company Name	Description	Supporting Institution
Biotech

JK Autoimmunity, Inc.	A DNA pooling service that provides clients a ranking of genomic effects throughout the genome.	OMRF
Altheus	A seed stage company focused on novel combination therapies for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.	University of Oklahoma
Onconos, LLC	Working to develop and commercialize novel therapeutic treatments for brain and liver cancer.	OMRF
Cavitech, LLC	An early stage company specializing in unique solutions for spine and orthopedic surgical implants and techniques.	Private
Pet Products & Services
Predent	Commercializing a ground-breaking technology that helps prevent periodontal disease in pets.	University of Oklahoma
Energy Management
SOL, Inc.	Provides sustainable systems that manage solar energy and daylighting at building openings.	University of Oklahoma
Transportation
Secure Piers, LLC	Produces an alternative for concrete foundations used primarily on highway signs that can be installed within minutes.	Private
Alternative Fuels
Luxsine	Commercializing a new solar energy technology that converts solar flux into low-temperature heat in a cost effective manner.	Private
Film & Entertainment
ActionCam	Building a series of remote controlled suspended camera systems capable of supporting high definition video for use in live broadcast sports and entertainment events.	Private
Hurricane Protection
Blackwell Plastic Solutions	Created a unique and innovative window protection system called Coastal Covers for use in hurricane protection.	Private
Information Technology & Security
Sabix	An application service provider that utilizes encryption technology to provide secure e-mail service.	Private (Tulsa University)
Military/Defense
Amethyst	Develops advanced process technologies that significantly improve the performance of infrared night vision detectors.	University of Oklahoma