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Myri Health featured in Journal Record – Selected for Google Accelerator

Apr 17, 2024 | Media

Oklahoma City-based startup Myri Health has been handpicked to take part in Google's accelerator program for women founders. This selection marks a great achievement, underscoring the exceptional promise and potential of Myri Health in the tech landscape. Led by Dr....

Susan Moring Named “Rising Star” by National Venture Capital Association

Apr 3, 2024 | Media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2024 Contact: Anthony Triana atriana@saxum.com 405-818-0791 Susan Moring Named “Rising Star” by National Venture Capital Association Moring is the first Oklahoman to be recognized by NVCA for this award OKLAHOMA...

Empowering Women in Legacy Sectors: Celebrating Innovators in Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Mar 25, 2024 | Blog

In an industry where women are still significantly underrepresented with women representing just 8.6% of all venture capitalists and 8% of firm partners across the country, and VC-backed startups founded solely by women still coming in at a paltry 2%, Women’s History...

Why We Invested: Cadenza Bio

Mar 11, 2024 | Blog

Cortado Ventures is thrilled to have recently invested in Cadenza Bio, an Oklahoma life sciences company developing novel therapeutic drugs to treat demyelinating, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases, with a first indication in multiple sclerosis (MS). Read...

Forbes: Cortado Ventures Recognized for Diversity Advocacy

Mar 5, 2024 | Media

At Cortado Ventures, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes for our commitment to supporting diversity in entrepreneurship. In a recent feature by Forbes contributor Soulaima Gourani, our efforts to empower minority entrepreneurs were highlighted, showcasing our...

Nuview: Nuview Acquires Astraea

Feb 22, 2024 | Media

As part of the relentless pursuit to redefine the boundaries of Earth observation, Nuview announced its acquisition of Astraea, a leading spatial intelligence platform. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in their journey to revolutionize the Earth...

Recent newsletters

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: January

Jan 21, 2022

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) We are excited to start the new year with some big announcements from Cortado, and a year in review. We look back at several LP’s who are making an impact in their communities. Our Builder Highlight this month features Progress OKC...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: December

Dec 17, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) For the last newsletter of the year, we start by highlighting the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). To follow, our LP highlight features former Oklahoma Governor, David Walters. We announce our...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: November

Nov 19, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This month we highlight the Oklahoma City Innovation District and their 1st annual breakfast on December 1st. Trent Smith is featured in our LP highlight. We announce our most recent investments in two innovative companies, Exum and Dex....

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: October

Oct 25, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) To start off this month’s newsletter, we are excited to highlight Francis Tuttle as this month’s Builder Highlight. Cortado is excited to announce the funding of Sensulin and Pipedream. 36 Degrees North presents a 4-part Venture Capital...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: September

Sep 17, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Read about Oklahoma Entrepreneur Mentor Program’s third cohort in our Builders Highlight. Cortado is co-hosting the OVRC on the Road Event TODAY at Skyline. We introduce Boddle, an edtech company with a math-based computer game for...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: August

Aug 19, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This month’s newsletter starts with our Builder Highlight featuring Techlahoma. We announce a new innovative portfolio company: Watkins Conti Products. Oklahoma City is abuzz with several events this month: Oklahoma Venture Forum hosts...