# EIC Rose Rock

Investor · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)

Also called: EIC Rose Rock Venture Fund

A Tulsa-based [venture fund](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/venture-capital) investing in [seed](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/seed) and early-stage energy technology companies. It was developed with [Tulsa Innovation Labs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-innovation-labs) and the [George Kaiser Family Foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gkff), works with corporate energy partners, and led [Safety Radar](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/safety-radar)'s seed financing.

**For example:** An energy technology [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) researches EIC Rose Rock's investment approach and its connection to [Rose Rock Bridge](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/rose-rock-bridge) [pilots](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pilot).

## Funding

- Announced $30 million in initial investor commitments toward a targeted $50 million energy technology fund in September 2022. [Source: investors.devonenergy.com](https://investors.devonenergy.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2022/Energy-Leaders-Invest-60-Million-to-Transform-Americas-Heartland-into-Hub-for-Energy-Technology-Startups/default.aspx)

Figures are as published by the linked source.


Official site: <https://www.eicroserock.com>

## Connects to (9)

- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [George Kaiser Family Foundation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gkff): A charitable foundation in Tulsa, set up as a supporting organization of the Tulsa Community Foundation.
- [Tulsa Innovation Labs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa-innovation-labs): A tech-led economic development organization in Tulsa.
- [Rose Rock Bridge](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/rose-rock-bridge): A Tulsa program that connects energy companies with startups whose technology they might use.
- [Energy Innovation Capital](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/energy-innovation-capital): A venture capital firm investing in energy technology.
- [Safety Radar](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/safety-radar): Operational risk.
- [Devon Energy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/devon-energy): An oil and gas producer whose current company site lists its corporate headquarters in Houston.
- [ONEOK](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oneok): An energy infrastructure company based in Tulsa.
- [Williams](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/williams): An energy infrastructure company based in Tulsa.

## Sources

- <https://www.eicroserock.com/>
- <https://www.eicroserock.com/about>
- <https://www.eicroserock.com/innovation-coalition>
- <https://www.vcaonline.com/news/2024030710/eic-rose-rock-investment-aims-to-utilize-ai-to-improve-worker-safety/>
- <https://investors.devonenergy.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2022/Energy-Leaders-Invest-60-Million-to-Transform-Americas-Heartland-into-Hub-for-Energy-Technology-Startups/default.aspx>

> This glossary is plain-language orientation, not legal or financial advice. Before you decide on a company structure, a contract, taxes or a fundraising deal, talk with a lawyer or an accountant.

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