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Innovation Fund-McKinney Economic Development Corporation
The Innovation Fund is a program of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, a Type A economic development corporation authorized under Texas state...
Innovation Fund-McKinney Economic Development Corporation
The Innovation Fund is a program of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, a Type A economic development corporation authorized under Texas state law. MEDC was created by local voters to support economic growth through infrastructure projects, job creation incentives, and business assistance. The fund's capital comes from a dedicated sales tax increment, not private investors or family wealth. Strategy focuses on site development, infrastructure improvements, and incentive packages for relocating or expanding businesses. Known projects include support for the Craig Ranch corporate campus and investments in industrial parks. The fund does not typically make equity investments in operating companies; its deployment is structured as grants, loans, or land improvements. Team size and leadership names are not broadly publicized. MEDC operates with a board appointed by the McKinney City Council, and day-to-day management is handled by city staff. No philanthropic vehicles or separate investment arms have been identified. The fund's structural differentiator is its public-sector mandate: returns are measured in jobs created and property tax revenue, not IRR. This governance model ties every deployment to municipal approval and public transparency requirements, distinct from private capital allocators.
General information
Firm type
Economic Development Corporation
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
McKinney
Corporate office
McKinney, TX, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does the Innovation Fund source deals?
The fund does not proactively source private equity-style deals. It responds to corporate relocation and expansion inquiries through MEDC's business development team, often working with site selection consultants and regional economic development organizations.
Is the fund open to outside investors?
No. The Innovation Fund is capitalized entirely by McKinney's local sales tax revenue, as authorized by Texas Type A economic development statutes. No external LP capital is accepted.
What types of projects has the fund supported?
Public records indicate support for industrial park development and the Craig Ranch corporate campus. The fund typically finances land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and performance-based incentives tied to job creation.
Who governs the fund's decisions?
The McKinney Economic Development Corporation board, appointed by the McKinney City Council, oversees the fund. All incentive agreements are subject to public disclosure requirements under Texas law.
Does the fund make equity investments?
Generally no. Deployment is structured as grants, loans, land improvements, or tax abatements rather than equity stakes. The fund is not a venture capital or private equity vehicle.
What is the fund's geographic focus?
Exclusively McKinney, Texas, and the surrounding Collin County area. All capital must benefit the local tax base and workforce.
How does the fund measure success?
Success is measured by job creation, capital investment from relocating companies, and incremental property tax revenue. Internal rate of return is not the primary metric.
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