Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: February 2025

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Media, Newsletters

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)

We’re recapping our Annual General Meeting, where we unveiled key leadership transitions and celebrated portfolio milestones. This month’s Portco Highlight features Cadenza Bio, a biotech company pioneering treatments for autoimmune diseases. Myri Health gains global traction as a finalist in the Innov8 competition at Arab Health, while Watkins-Conti Products earns recognition from NYU Langone and expands into Walgreens. Finally, we’re spotlighting Sailor & The Dock, a sustainability-driven hub in OKC fostering innovation and collaboration.

Newsletter Elements

  • Cortado News
    • New Roles, New Look: Cortado Ventures’ Updates
    • 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Recap
  • Portco News
    • Portco Highlight: Cadenza Bio
    • Portco in the News: Myri Health
    • Portco in the News: Watkins and Conti
    • Portco Jobs
  • Ecosystem News & Events
    • Builder Highlight: Sailor and the Dock
    • Upcoming Events

Cortado News

New Roles, New Look: Cortado Ventures’ Updates

Major milestones mark Cortado’s continued growth and evolution in the Midcontinent venture ecosystem. Leadership advancements include Susan Moring’s promotion to General Partner and David Woods transitioning to Co-Founder & Strategic Partner.

Cortado has also christened its new headquarters at The Verge OKC in Citizen and unveiled a brand refresh, aligning with its vision for the future.

Read the full press release here.

2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Recap

Last week, we hosted our Annual General Meeting, bringing together our LPs and key stakeholders to share important updates on Cortado’s momentum heading into 2025. Our partners provided insights into the year ahead, followed by a Founder Showcase featuring:

🔹 Cadenza Bio – Presented by Dr. Carol Curtis, Founder & CEO
🔹 Volt – Presented by Martin Langelo Lien Co-Founder & CEO
🔹 Lumata Health – Presented by Matt Wills, President, CFO & Co-Founder

Following AGM, we welcomed founders, ecosystem builders, and friends for our Reception & Open House at The Verge OKC and Citizen House. Guests had the opportunity to explore our new space, connect with the Cortado team, and network with leaders from across the venture ecosystem over complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re excited for what’s ahead!

Portco News 

Portco Highlight: Cadenza Bio

This month, we’re spotlighting Cadenza Bio, a pioneering biotech company focused on developing transformative treatments for autoimmune diseases. With a mission to improve patient outcomes for conditions like multiple sclerosis and endometriosis, Cadenza Bio leverages cutting-edge research to create novel therapies targeting key immune pathways. Their innovative approach holds the potential to address unmet medical needs and redefine care for millions of patients worldwide.

Learn more about Cadenza Bio’s groundbreaking work here.

 

Myri Health Expands Global Reach & Earns Industry Recognition

Exciting milestones for Myri Health! The company has qualified for the INSURE! INFLUENCE! IMPACT! Awards, a testament to its growing impact in healthcare innovation.

Awards will be handed out at CoVerse Communiations *Virtual Gala* in late February. You can share your interest in attending with Myri Health .

Additionally, Myri Health was selected as a finalist in the prestigious Innov8 competition at Arab Health, marking its expansion into the UAE and KSA markets. CEO Dr. Pinkey Patel also took the stage at the EmpowerHer panel, engaging with international stakeholders on the future of healthcare innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates and check out the event highlights here.

 

Watkins-Conti Products NYU Lagone’s Case of the Month and Available at Walgreens

We’re excited to share that Watkins-Conti Products, led by founder Allison L. Watkins, is making waves in women’s healthcare with its innovative solution for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Their flagship product, Yōni.Fit Bladder Support, was recently featured as the Case of the Month by NYU Langone Health! Equally as exciting, Yōni.Fit is now available at Walgreens, making it more accessible than ever.

Learn more about this milestone here.

 

Portco Jobs

Our portfolio companies are on the lookout for talented individuals like you. Discover the current opportunities and take the next step in your career.

Boddle Learning – Data Analyst

Boddle Learning – Social Media Advertising

Lumata Health – Director of Patient Acquisition

Lumata Health – mVT Monitoring Specialist

Lumata Health – Continuous Care Coach Team Lead

Lumata Health – Executive VP, Strategy & Partnerships

Lumata Health – Marketing Manager

Lumata Health – Chief Technology Officer

Pipedream – Mechanical Engineer

Pipedream – Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Pipedream – Wildcard

Ecosystem News & Events

Builder Highlight: Sailor and the Dock

This month, we’re spotlighting Sailor & The Dock, a sustainability-driven community hub in Oklahoma City’s Film Row. Designed to foster creativity and collaboration, this mixed-use space brings together local entrepreneurs, artists, and small businesses in an environment focused on social and environmental impact. With features like retail spaces, event venues, and wellness initiatives, Sailor & The Dock is redefining what it means to build an inclusive and innovative ecosystem in OKC.

Learn more about their mission and offerings here.

 

Ecosystem Events