Oklahoma-based startups find funding at gBETA & gener8tor showcase

Nine Oklahoma startups recently secured funding at the inaugural Oklahoma City cohort hosted by gener8tor, a nationally ranked venture capital firm. 

The gBETA & gener8tor OKC Showcase saw 163 attendees and 26 company founders come together to network, learn about skill acceleration and more. 

The firm’s mission is to bring opportunities to everyone regardless of race, place or gender. 

Anita Ly, managing director for gener8tor OKC, said the organization received many positive responses from event attendees. 

“From the diversity of the attendees and the programming, we felt like we exceeded our expectations and solidified the gener8tor brand in Oklahoma,” Ly said. 

The following Oklahoma companies secured some form of follow-on funding, but details were not made available: 

• BaB: Provides convenience in the online shopping experience through a universal shopping cart that allows users to add different items from different stores all in one place. 
• Gleu: Provides fashion retailers and brands with a business-to-business streamlined experience for managing wholesale workflow. 
• LevlEd: Gamifies digital portfolio creation using a learn-to-earn platform which rewards member experiences and site engagement. 
• ApexLoads: Connects cargo owners with transporters in order to streamline the freight-truck matching process and facilitate faster payments through an online marketplace. 
• Paldara: Develops platform hydrogel coatings for medical devices using bacteriophage to prevent up to 99% of associated bacterial infections. 
• Helion Illumination: Enables first responders to better use drone assets by providing versatile lighting systems to assist in search and rescue, firefighting and law enforcement. 
• Weku: Revolutionizes residential electricity in the United States by offering homeowners unlimited access to clean energy for a flat rate of $50 per month. 
• Sci-Lume Labs: Pioneers new biobased and biodegradable materials to replace petroleum-derived plastics. 
• Nodecraft: Expands, re-engages and monetizes online multiplayer gaming communities. 

gener8tor offers a free, seven-week accelerator program for companies looking to achieve rapid growth. More information can be found here. Application deadline is Sept. 18. 

A separate 12-week accelerator program for Oklahoma-based companies that have a venture-backable, high-growth and scalable business model is also in the works. Application deadline is Oct. 15.