Plains Ventures
Overview
Plains Ventures, formerly known as i2E Management Company Inc., is a venture capital firm based in Oklahoma that provides seed and Series A funding to early-stage companies in sectors including life sciences, software, and advanced technologies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firehawk Detection | Sep 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Access Optics | Oct 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Wheeler Bio | Apr 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Ordinal | Aug 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Wilder Systems | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Matt Hickman
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Plains Ventures based?
Plains Ventures is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
When was Plains Ventures founded?
Plains Ventures was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does Plains Ventures have?
Plains Ventures has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Plains Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Firehawk Detection, Access Optics, Wheeler Bio, Ordinal, Wilder Systems.
What was Plains Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Plains Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ordinal in 2025.
What sectors does Plains Ventures focus on?
Plains Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Plains Ventures focus on?
Plains Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Plains Ventures's AUM?
Plains Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $120.0M and $120.0M.