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NextGen Insights: The Stars Are Closer Than You Think

Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Media

Earth photographed from the Orion spacecraft by Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, April 2, 2026, shortly after the translunar injection burn. Photo Credit: NASA. On January 23rd, 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony took place at Tulsa International Airport for a $20...

PortCos In The News – April 13, 2026

Apr 13, 2026 | Media, Portfolio Companies

Each week, we highlight recent news, milestones, and momentum from across the Cortado Ventures portfolio. From product advancements to industry recognition, these updates reflect the continued execution and impact our companies are driving across critical industries....

NEWS ALERT: Cortado Partner Jim Bridenstine on Fox News and Newsmax for Artemis II

Apr 7, 2026 | Announcements, Media, Press

Jim Bridenstine, Managing Partner of The Artemis Group, former NASA Administrator, and Cortado Ventures General Partner, joined Newsmax and Fox News from Cortado Ventures headquarters to discuss the Artemis II mission and what this next chapter of space exploration...

PortCos In The News – 04-06-2026

Apr 3, 2026 | Media, Portfolio Companies

Each week, we highlight recent news, milestones, and momentum from across the Cortado Ventures portfolio. From product advancements to industry recognition, these updates reflect the continued execution and impact our companies are driving across critical industries....

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: March 2026

Mar 11, 2026 | Media, Newsletters

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...

Why We Invested: Tobe Energy

Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Portfolio Companies

Authored by Susan Moring | 03/10/2026 Check out this story on our Cortado Ventures Viewpoints page on Medium Meet Tobe Energy Tobe Energy is an Oklahoma City-based green hydrogen startup re-engineering how we split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Instead of...

Recent newsletters

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...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: February 2023

Feb 17, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: The Verge OKC Launch Party Team Highlight: Simone Sparks, Executive Assistant LP Highlight: Sean Kouplen Cortado News PortCo Updates Ecosystem News & Events...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: January 2023

Jan 18, 2023

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: OKC Minority Founder Accelerator Team Highlight: Cody Merrill, Venture Executive LP Highlight: Steve Mason Cortado & PortCo Updates Ecosystem News & Events...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: December 2022

Dec 18, 2022

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: Oklahoma-based Accelerators LP Highlight: Regina Mullennix Cortado Updates PortCo Updates Ecosystem Events Happy Holidays from Cortado Builder Highlight:...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: November 2022

Nov 21, 2022

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Builder Highlight: The Verge OKC Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 14-20 Team Highlight: Deborah Moorad, Entrepreneur-in-Residence Join the Cortado Ventures Team PortCo Updates...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: October 2022

Oct 18, 2022

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: New Blog: Ask a VC: How Can Startups Thrive in an Economic Downturn Builder Highlight: Oklahoma Biotech Innovation Cluster LP Highlight: Dr. Sam Dahr, MD Team Highlight: Intern Lauren...