George Kaiser Family Foundation/Energy Innovation Capital

EIC Rose Rock operates as a venture fund focused on advancing the energy sector by investing in seed and early-stage companies that are developing innovative technologies to optimize and future-proof energy. The initiative provides these portfolio companies with significant market, technology, and commercialization resources, positioning itself as a central player in fostering next-generation energy technology leaders within the region.

This collaborative effort launched in September 2022, stemming from an insight by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF)-founded Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL). They recognized the opportunity to leverage the region’s energy legacy and transform America’s heartland into a vibrant hub for energy technology startups. Energy Innovation Capital, led by Managing Partner Kevin Skillern, manages the fund, bringing a proven track record in energy tech investments.

EIC Rose Rock actively seeks out promising early-stage energy technology companies, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. The overarching vision is to accelerate the energy transition, drive economic development in the Tulsa region, and ensure a sustainable and technologically advanced future for the energy industry by nurturing a diverse ecosystem of innovative solutions.