i2E, Inc., a nonprofit focused on supporting Oklahoma startups, has surpassed $100 million in total investments since its inception in 1999. This achievement underscores its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in the state. i2E and its partner Plains Ventures have made 452 investments in over 250 companies, significantly impacting the local economy by creating thousands of jobs. Notable successes include acquisitions of Crescendo Bioscience and Selexys Pharmaceuticals, among others. i2E credits its milestone to collaboration with partners like the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, emphasizing the importance of a robust innovation ecosystem in Oklahoma.

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