About
i2E is a not-for-profit venture capital investment firm founded in 1998 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The organization operates as an angel group connecting accredited investors with early-stage companies across Oklahoma. Tom Evans manages the Private Partners Opportunity Fund (PPO Fund), which invests both independently and as a member of SeedStep Angels, representing a group of accredited investors from the northwest region of Oklahoma. The group's investment thesis focuses on identifying and supporting high-quality deals that contribute to the success of new businesses throughout the state. i2E co-managed the Accelerate Oklahoma Fund, a 2015 vintage venture capital fund established in partnership with SeedStep Angels. The organization is actively involved in the broader Oklahoma startup ecosystem, including connections to the Capital Innovators 12-week Accelerator Program, which provides $50,000 in seed funding alongside mentorship and pitch opportunities to investor networks. Verified portfolio companies include Moleculera, which raised $7.44 million across seven funding rounds with participation from i2E and SeedStep Angels, and Monscierge, which raised $6.97 million with backing from i2E, SeedStep Angels, and the Affinity Angel Investment Fund. The organization's model emphasizes collaborative investing alongside other angel groups and provides founders with access to experienced mentors, educational events, and connections to both angel investors and venture capital firms. i2E's geographic focus centers on Oklahoma, with particular engagement from investors in the northwestern region of the state.