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After the energy era, OKC’s next chapter starts now

Feb 13, 2026 | Announcements, Blog, Media

As Devon Energy and Expand Energy announce the relocation of their headquarters, we outlined what this shift signals for our state’s economic landscape in a recent op-ed for The Oklahoman, along with the launch of our Angel Fund. Read the article here. —– After the...

Cortado Ventures Launches $10 Million Angel Fund to Back Oklahoma’s Next Generation of Builders

Feb 13, 2026 | Media, Press

As Devon and Expand Energy depart, Oklahoma City should call on its oil and gas talent to stay, build and power a new generation of innovation OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 16, 2026) – As Oklahoma City faces a defining economic moment following the announced departures of...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 | Media, Newsletters

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...

Agile Space Breaks Ground on Tulsa Space Test Center

Jan 26, 2026 | Media, Portfolio Companies, Press

In November 2024, Agile Space Industries announced development plans for their Tulsa Space Test Center. On Friday, January 23rd, Tulsa saw the beginning of this major milestone come to life with Agile breaking ground on their new Space Center. The event brought...

GP Mike Moradi Discusses Future of Space at Davos 2026

Jan 23, 2026 | Blog

Cortado Ventures General Partner Mike Moradi spoke at USA House during Davos 2026 on the panel Space: Perspectives on the Future at USA House, held alongside the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Joined by Max Haot of Vast, Dylan Taylor of Voyager Technologies, and...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: January 2026

Jan 14, 2026 | Media, Newsletters

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...

Recent newsletters

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: December 2023

Dec 12, 2023

In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Lightship Foundation Team Highlight: Fall 2023 Interns PortCo News Cortado News Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: Lightship Foundation As an impact-driven organization serving...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: November 2023

Nov 14, 2023

In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Global Entrepreneurship Week PortCo News Cortado News Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: Global Entrepreneurship Week Today marks the start of the entrepreneurial extravaganza of the...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: October 2023

Oct 19, 2023

In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit Team Highlight: EIR Deborah Moorad accepts new role PortCo News Cortado News Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: Northwest Arkansas Technology...

Cortado Ventures DoubleShot Newsletter: September 2023

Sep 17, 2023

In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Startup OU LP Highlight: Jack Greco PortCo News Cortado News Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: Startup OU Startup OU serves as an entrepreneurial focal point within the University of...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: August 2023

Aug 29, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: OKC Startup Census LP Highlight: Jay Wallace PortCo News Cortado News Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: OKC Startup Census Partnered with The Verge OKC,...

Cortado Ventures DoubleShot Newsletter: July 2023

Jul 19, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Capital Factory LP Highlight: WatersEdge Team Highlight: Summer Interns Cortado News PortCo Updates Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: Capital Factory...