OKLAHOMA CITY - eTradeWire -- The Oklahoma Venture Forum (OVF) is proud to announce the finalists for its prestigious 2025 Venture of the Year and Most Promising New Venture awards. The winners will be unveiled at the 24th Annual OVF Awards Luncheon on May 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Oklahoma History Center.

This year's event will feature a keynote address by Jeff Seymour, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City Innovation District, a leader in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Oklahoma.

Established in 1987, OVF is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening Oklahoma's entrepreneurial ecosystem and driving economic growth. Through networking, education, and investment opportunities, OVF connects entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to foster innovation and business success.

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The OVF Awards celebrate the state's most visionary companies, recognizing achievements in innovation, market potential, and economic impact. This year's awards include:

• Economic Impact Award – Honoring Oklahoma Farm Bureau for its significant contributions to the state's economy.
• Venture of the Year – Recognizing established companies with groundbreaking solutions.
• Most Promising New Venture – Highlighting startups poised for transformative growth.

2025 Finalists:

Venture of the Year:

• FX Replay – A disruptive fintech platform revolutionizing trading with 100% web-based backtesting, offering real-time simulations to refine strategies without downloads.
• WriteSea – An AI-powered career services suite that streamlines job searches with tools like AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews, serving job seekers and institutions worldwide.

Most Promising New Venture:

• Sci-Lume Labs – Creator of Bylon™, a sustainable, recyclable biobased nylon that makes circular fashion affordable.
• Safety Radar – A live risk platform using AI to analyze job site hazards and prevent accidents with actionable insights.
• Weaver Labs – Developer of Fluor-Mop, a proprietary technology that eliminates "forever chemicals" at the lowest lifecycle cost.

"An OVF Award is more than recognition—it's a catalyst for growth," said Che' Loessberg, Executive Director of OVF. "These finalists exemplify the innovation and determination that drive Oklahoma's economy forward."

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Join us in celebrating these trailblazing companies at the OVF Awards Luncheon on May 15, 2025. Registration is open at www.ovf.org.

About Oklahoma Venture Forum
The Oklahoma Venture Forum supports entrepreneurs and investors through networking, education, and advocacy, fostering a thriving business community in Oklahoma. Learn more at www.ovf.org.