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Cortado Ventures Invests in Quantum Space
Cortado Ventures recently invested in Quantum Space through its Frontier Fund. Led by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Quantum Space is building critical infrastructure for the emerging space economy. The company develops advanced spacecraft and in-space...
PortCos In The News – June 1, 2026
Each week, we highlight recent news, stories, and updates from across the Cortado Ventures portfolio. From product advancements to industry recognition, these updates reflect the continued growth and impact our companies are driving across critical industries....
7/15/2026: The Verge OKC x Cortado Ventures Angel Fund Pitch Competition
Cortado Ventures is partnering with The Verge OKC to host a live pitch competition. This is a live startup showcase designed to spotlight and support high-potential, early-stage startups across Oklahoma. Up to 8 finalists will be selected to pitch live in front of...
PortCos In The News – May 18, 2026
Each week, we highlight recent news, stories, and updates from across the Cortado Ventures portfolio. From product advancements to industry recognition, these updates reflect the continued growth and impact our companies are driving across critical industries....
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: May 2026
Jim Bridenstine Joins Quantum Space, Learn about our July Pitch Competition with The Verge OKC, and Portfolio Updates Cortado Ventures backs early-stage founders building scalable companies across the Midcontinent, with a focus on long-term value creation and regional...
PortCos In The News – May 11, 2026
Each week, we highlight recent news, stories, and updates from across the Cortado Ventures portfolio. From product advancements to industry recognition, these updates reflect the continued growth and impact our companies are driving across critical industries....
Recent newsletters
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: May 2026
Jim Bridenstine Joins Quantum Space, Learn about our July Pitch Competition with The Verge OKC, and Portfolio Updates Cortado Ventures backs early-stage founders building scalable companies across the Midcontinent, with a focus on long-term value creation and regional...
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: April 2026
Cortado Ventures backs early-stage founders building scalable companies across the Midcontinent, with a focus on long-term value creation and regional growth. BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This month, we highlight General Partner Jim Bridenstine’s national media...
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: March 2026
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This month, we spotlight the launch of our $10M Angel Fund supporting Oklahoma startups and share insights from General Partner Susan Moring on the exit of Devon Energy and Expand Energy from OKC and the new era taking shape. Read our...
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: February 2026
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This month, we focus on what’s shaping the year ahead. We highlight General Partner Mike Moradi’s time at Davos 2026 and celebrate Agile Space Industries’ major milestone, the groundbreaking of its new Space Test Center in Tulsa. We’re also...
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: January 2026
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This month, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come and what’s ahead, as Managing Partner Nathaniel Harding shares Cortado Ventures’ key accomplishments in 2025 and the priorities shaping the year to come. General Partner Mike Moradi, was...
Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: December 2025
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This month marks a major milestone at Cortado Ventures with the acquisition of Sway Medical by Healthy Roster, a full circle moment for one of our earliest investments. We’re also reflecting on five years of Cortado Ventures, as Managing...
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Nathaniel Harding Featured on 96.9 Freedom First News Podcast
Our Managing Partner, Nathaniel Harding, recently joined Freedom 96.9 First News with Jason Doyle to talk about the rise of venture capital in Oklahoma and the Midcontinent. In the conversation, Nathaniel highlighted Cortado’s distinction as the first VC firm with...
Applying Systems-Thinking to Maximize Community Impact with Lynn McBee
Some communities have a universally respected and beloved behind-the-scenes leader with a Midas Touch for all things impact. If you have lived in Dallas for long, you know that person is Lynn McBee. Tune in to learn how this biochemist Superwoman simultaneously built...
College is Perfect Time to Found Your first Startup with Trevor Gicheru
While college years are associated with in-classroom learning and extracurricular partying, Trevor Gicheru proves it is also the perfect time to start your first startup. Startups require an immense amount of time and community support, but the fire-house learnings...
How to be Yourself with Investors with Kevin Moore
Most people go through their everyday lives trapped behind their own lens of the world. This lack of empathy is especially palpable when VCs are raising money from LPs and when founders are raising money from VCs, where the temptation to oversell to pick up a check as...
Bringing Canadian Founder Energy to Oklahoma VC with Matt Waraich
Moving from Vancouver, British Columbia to Oklahoma City, OK is rare enough, let alone for venture capital. According to Matt Waraich, the geographic arbitrage thesis of non-coastal venture firms is resonating in coastal markets more than Oklahomans realize. Tune in...
Dedicating Your Life to Social Impact with Ed Long
New research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) demonstrates an overwhelming negative correlation between the severity/frequency of childhood trauma and lifetime well-being outcomes. Ed Long overcame childhood trauma to pursue a Master's of Public Administration...
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