Investment Philosophy
Our Thesis
Patient capital for founders building transformative companies with lasting impact.
Our Approach
Long-Term Value Creation
OKB Ventures is backed by the Oklahoma Billionaire Family Office, allowing us to take a generational view on investments. Unlike traditional venture funds with fixed time horizons, we can be patient partners, supporting founders through the full lifecycle of building an enduring company.
We operate with a dual mandate: building our own ventures within the OKB ecosystem while investing in exceptional founders worldwide. This gives us operational empathy—we understand the challenges of building because we're building ourselves.
Our investments are united by a common thread: creating value that benefits Oklahomans. Whether through direct job creation, technological advancement, or returns that fuel further investment in our state, every company in our portfolio contributes to our mission of building Oklahoma's future.
What We Invest In
Focus Areas
Technology Infrastructure
Core systems that power the next generation of applications—from decentralized networks to privacy-preserving computation.
Privacy & Security
Technologies that protect individual sovereignty and organizational security in an increasingly connected world.
Oklahoma Development
Ventures that strengthen Oklahoma's economy and improve quality of life for our communities.
Frontier Technologies
Bold bets on transformative technologies that can reshape industries and create new paradigms.
What We Look For
Investment Criteria
Exceptional Founders
We back founders with deep domain expertise, relentless drive, and the integrity to build lasting institutions. We value operators who have lived the problems they're solving.
Large Market Opportunity
We invest in companies addressing significant problems with the potential for outsized returns. We're looking for businesses that can become category-defining.
Defensible Advantage
We seek companies building durable competitive moats—whether through technology, network effects, regulatory expertise, or unique market positioning.
Values Alignment
We partner with founders who share our commitment to building with integrity, serving customers well, and creating positive impact for communities.
Stage Agnostic
Investment Stages
We invest across all stages, from pre-seed to growth. Our check sizes scale with conviction and opportunity.
Pre-Seed
$100K - $500K
Early conviction in exceptional founders with a clear vision
Seed
$500K - $2M
Product-market fit exploration with initial traction
Series A
$2M - $10M
Scaling proven models with strong unit economics
Growth
$10M+
Expansion capital for category leaders
How We Work
Our Process
Introduction
Submit your pitch through our website or get introduced by someone in our network. We review every submission and respond within two weeks.
Discovery
If there's mutual interest, we schedule a discovery call to understand your vision, team, and market opportunity. We come prepared with questions specific to your business.
Deep Dive
For companies that excite us, we conduct thorough due diligence—customer calls, technical assessment, market analysis, and reference checks. We move quickly but never skip steps.
Partnership
When we commit, we move fast. We pride ourselves on clean term sheets, founder-friendly terms, and closing within weeks. Our partnership extends far beyond capital.
Get Started
Ready to Build Together?
Whether you're a founder with a bold vision or an investor seeking meaningful opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.