Insights
Latest insights from Cortado Ventures’ Team, Founders and Network
Where The Frontier Is Taking Shape
Read the full story here! Authored by Nathaniel Harding Five years ago, we launched Cortado Ventures with a belief that ran against conventional wisdom: that the Midcontinent wasn’t a flyover region for innovation, but one of the most compelling and underwritten...
NextGen Insights: Midcon is the Next Frontier for Tech Innovation
Read the full story here! Authored by Elianna Huang “In the past four years, the Mid-Continent region has seen $48 billion in IPO value,” a figure shared by Josh Pherigo during the Midcon VC Summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma in April 2025. At the same time, many...
We Bet on the Midcontinent. Five Years Later, It’s Paying Off.
How a once-unlikely region became a launchpad for frontier tech, dual-use startups, and a new wave of American builders. Authored by Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner Read the full story here. Five Years of Building in Public: The Midcontinent Steps...
Lumata Health CEO, Landon Grace Spotlighted in Healthcare Brew’s Making Rounds
Landon Grace, CEO and co-founder of our portfolio company Lumata Health, was spotlighted in Healthcare Brew’s “Making Rounds.” In the interview, Landon explains how Lumata is shifting eye care from reactive diagnosis to proactive, continuous treatment support. Rather...
Tobe Energy Featured in Chemical Engineering Magazine
Tobe Energy was highlighted in Chemical Engineering Magazine for its new electrolyzer design that could significantly reduce the cost of green hydrogen production. The coverage reflects the company’s work to make clean hydrogen more accessible and cost effective...
Why We Invested: Dockware
Authored by Mansi Patel, Cortado Ventures Associate Read the blog post on Medium At Cortado Ventures, we invest in ambitious founders reimagining legacy industries through software, data, and vision. Our latest investment in Dockware, a Tulsa-based enterprise SaaS...
NextGen Insights: Accelerating Success
How Startup Programs Fuel Founders Read the full story here! Authored by Joy Akande When it comes to the world of entrepreneurship, it may seem like an unfamiliar and uncertain realm. Many people might find themselves confused about where to start and...
Myri Health named 2025 Clinton Global Initiative Greenhouse Fellow
Myri Health has been selected as a Greenhouse Fellow for the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative, joining a global network of innovators tackling urgent health challenges. This recognition showcases Myri’s leadership in maternal and women’s health. We’re proud to back Dr....
Ardley Technologies launches OneLink, a universal borrower gateway to boost conversions
Ardley Technologies launched OneLink, a universal borrower gateway designed to simplify lead capture and boost conversions. By unifying all borrower types into a single branded, mobile-friendly flow, OneLink reduces friction, personalizes offers in real time, and...