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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: September 2022

Sep 23, 2022

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: MoatBio Announces Successful Clinical Trials of Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Builder Highlight: OKC MED Week LP Highlight: Presbyterian Health Foundation Cortado’s Due Diligence Process...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: August 2022

Aug 24, 2022

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this month’s Doubleshot Newsletter, you will find: Cortado Ventures Starts Second Close at $40M for Fund II Builder Highlight: Oklahoma City Innovation District LP Highlight: The Farzaneh Family Team Highlight: Thank you Interns PortCo...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: July 2022

Jul 19, 2022

Ecosystem highlights and Mid-year updates of Cortado’s portfolio companies Line Up Front (BLUF) This month, we are highlighting exciting updates from our portfolio companies in our mid-year review. gener8tor was selected to manage the new State of Oklahoma Business...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: June 2022

Jun 21, 2022

For the June issue of the Doubleshot Newsletter, we are highlighting SheCodesOKC as our builder as they host events for women in tech, and our summer intern Aaron Salazar Latham. We also happy to share more information about our latest investment The SnapBack...

Cortado Ventures Doubleshot Newsletter: May 2022

May 27, 2022

Introducing Doubleshot Newsletter from Cortado Ventures Moving forward, the monthly updates from Cortado Ventures will be named “Doubleshot Newsletter.” The name derives from the recipe of a cortado drink which consists of two shots of espresso, mixed with equal parts...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: April

Apr 29, 2022

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: April Springing ahead, Cortado and its portfolio has had an exciting month. This month’s update includes Cortado’s $80M fund announcement, Builder Highlight, Team Highlight, Cortado In the News, Events and more. The Cortado Ventures...