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Ardley Technologies launches OneLink, a universal borrower gateway to boost conversions

Sep 19, 2025 | Blog, Media, Portfolio Companies

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...

Motive named certified website provider for BMW Group retailers

Sep 18, 2025 | Media, Portfolio Companies

Motive has been named a Certified Website Provider for BMW Group Retailers, enabling dealerships to build OEM-approved websites on its platform. This milestone highlights Motive’s ability to deliver premium digital experiences that meet BMW’s high standards and...

EXUM Instruments partners with SENS Representações Comerciais LTDA

Sep 17, 2025 | Media, Portfolio Companies, Press

EXUM Instruments has announced a new partnership with SENS Representações Comerciais LTDA to expand its reach in Brazil’s materials science sector. This collaboration combines EXUM’s Massbox® LALI-TOF-MS technology with SENS’s expertise in advanced mass spectrometry,...

AI Driller COO Richard Zamora Reflects on 9/11’s Lasting Impact in ABC News feature

Sep 12, 2025 | Blog, Media, Portfolio Companies, Press

Our portfolio company AI Driller was recently featured on ABC Big 2 News (KMID/KPEJ), where COO Richard Zamora reflected on the events of September 11, 2001, and how they shaped both his own journey and innovation across the energy industry. Richard’s story is one of...

Myri Health featured on HIMSSTV at WHX 2025

Sep 11, 2025 | Media, Portfolio Companies, Press

At WHX 2025, Myri Health Founder Dr. Pinkey Patel joined HIMSS TV’s Rachel McArthur to discuss the future of maternal care. The conversation highlighted the ongoing gaps mothers face in pregnancy and postpartum care, and how digital health and AI can help close them....

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: September 2025

Sep 10, 2025 | Media, Newsletters

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This month, our Managing Partner Nathaniel Harding appeared on Freedom 96.9’s First News to spotlight the rapid rise of venture capital in Oklahoma and the Midcontinent. We launched our NextGen Insights Blog series with a sharp debut piece...

Recent newsletters

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: June

Jun 18, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This month, highlight OKEMP in this month’s Builder Highlight, and are excited to announce our new investment in PatchRx. Following the announcement, we have information on the upcoming OKC tech++ event on the 24th. Susan Morning was...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: May

May 18, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) To kick off this month’s newsletter, we are excited to highlight Stitch Crew as this month’s Builder Highlight. Next, we have a few portfolio company updates to share as well as an introduction to our interns for the summer....

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: April

Apr 19, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This month we start by highlighting StarSpace46, a hub for coworking and entrepreneurship. Next, we share news about our most recent investment in Recuro and the addition of Tom Leydorf to our team as an advisor. We are...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: March

Mar 18, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This month we have exciting news to share about our firm. We will start with a Q&A with Percy Kirk. Following the Q&A, we announce our new investment in PrivacyBrain and a few portfolio highlights. Next up is...

Q&A with Percy Kirk

Mar 17, 2021

This month, we had a Q&A with senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications Central Region, Percy Kirk. He serves on the board of directors for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, board of trustees for the Oklahoma City National...

Respond Flow in OVRC Newsletter

Feb 18, 2021

Entrepreneurship is unpredictable, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. For Martin Langelo Lien, Co-Founder and CEO of Respond Flow, his start in entrepreneurship began in Norway with a side hustle in second grade. From a calligraphy set to an SMS software that...