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The Women Leading The Build: 2026 Women’s History Month Feature

Mar 3, 2026 | Blog, Media

Authored by Joy Akande | 03/03/2026 Read the article here. In honor of Women’s History Month, Cortado Ventures is highlighting some of the female founders within our portfolio companies. Since 2020, women have heavily contributed to the rise of entrepreneurism in the...

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...

Recent newsletters

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...

Cortado Ventures DoubleShot Newsletter: June 2023

Jun 20, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: 1 Million Cups LP Highlight: Citizens Bank of Edmond Cortado News PortCo Updates Ecosystem News & Events Builder Highlight: 1 Million Cups Founded in 2012, 1...

Cortado Ventures DoubleShot Newsletter: May 2023

May 18, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Recap of Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit 2023 Team Highlight: J.D. Baker named No. 1 Most Powerful Young Professional LP Highlight: Center for Advancement of...

Cortado Ventures DoubleShot Newsletter: April 2023

Apr 18, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit 2023 Team Highlight: Matt Waraich, Investment Associate LP Highlight: James Rogers, PhD. Cortado News PortCo Updates Ecosystem News...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: March 2023

Mar 18, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: OVRC on the Road Team Highlight: Spring 2023 Interns LP Highlight: Bond Payne and Renzi Stone Cortado News PortCo Updates Ecosystem News & Events Special...