Oklahoma has favorable business regulations, making it a good state for startups. Once your business is successful and growing, VC investment from venture capital firms can take it to the next stage.
We also recommend checking out our full list of the top venture capital firms.
Best Oklahoma VC Firms
1. Waterfield
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Stage: Late Stage, Established
- Notable Portfolio Companies: CEO Coaching International, YPO, Voice Foundry, Second Life
Waterfield has a 125-year history of investing in companies. The firm considers established companies with at least three years of revenue and earnings. While growth is important, stability is too. The private equity division of Waterfield isn't necessarily the firm's main focus. It also provides financial services, real estate services, business development help, and more. The private equity team is thus fairly conservative, but they will take stakes in the right companies.
2. Omega Capital Management
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Stage: Late Stage, Growth
- Notable Portfolio Companies: CareACT, Raisbeck Engineering, Miratech, Berry Aviation
Omega Capital invests in companies from Oklahoma and nearby states. The firm is selective and considers more than just numbers. Companies should have revenues of $5+ million, be profitable for the past two years, be able to maintain a moat, and have an outstanding reputation. The firm will consider owner retirement/liquidation, generational transfer, recapitalization, management buyout, corporate spinout, and growth.
3. Warwick Investment Group
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Industries: Natural Resources, Digital Assets, Real Estate
- Stage: Early Stage, Late Stage, Growth
- Notable Portfolio Companies: Undisclosed
Warwick Investment Group focuses on alternative assets and real estate. The group makes investments in natural resources and digital assets and considers both the resources and related companies. Though based in Oklahoma City, Warwick has a global presence.
4. Argonaut Private Equity
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Industries: Manufacturing, Distribution, Industrial Services
- Stage: Late Stage, Growth, Transition, Distressed
- Investment Range: $15 Million–$100 Million
- Notable Portfolio Companies: Otis Eastern Service, Southwest United Industries, SEF Energy, Aimbridge Hospitality
Argonaut Private Equity primarily invests in businesses that face transitions. The firm is interested in companies going through generational transfers, management buyouts, distressed situations and bankruptcies, and corporate divestitures. Growth companies are also considered. Argonaut specializes in industrials and has holdings throughout the US.
