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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...

Ardley: Launches Underwriting Engine

Feb 22, 2024 | Media

Nathan Den Herder, CEO and Founder of Ardley sits down for an exclusive interview to discuss the launch of their cutting-edge autopilot underwriting engine. Featured in top publications, including Housingwire, Mortgage Bankers Association, National Mortgage News and...

Cody Merrill: A Cortado Conversation with CorriXR Therapeutics CEO Deborah Moorad

Feb 22, 2024 | Blog

A Cortado Conversation with CorriXR Therapeutics CEO Deborah Moorad Cortado is thrilled to invest in CorriXR Therapeutics, an early-stage biotech company commercializing a platform gene editing technology with a first-use case in oncology. The novel approach seeks to...

CorriXR: OETA Feature

Feb 12, 2024 | Media

Our Principal, Susan Moring, joined CorriXR CEO, Deborah Moorad and CorriXR’s Founder and CSO, Eric B. Kmiec, in an exclusive interview with OETA. This insightful interview highlights the pioneering efforts this amazing company is making in transforming gene editing...

Axios: Lumata Health hauls in $5.5M for virtual eye care

Feb 7, 2024 | Media

We are excited to share an exclusive feature published by Axios on Lumata Health on their Series A+ funding round from 2023. We are proud to have one of our spectacular portfolio companies featured in such a reputable publication, and we look forward to continued...

Recent newsletters

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: March

Mar 18, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This month we have exciting news to share about our firm. We will start with a Q&A with Percy Kirk. Following the Q&A, we announce our new investment in PrivacyBrain and a few portfolio highlights. Next up is our big...

Q&A with Percy Kirk

Mar 17, 2021

This month, we had a Q&A with senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications Central Region, Percy Kirk. He serves on the board of directors for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, board of trustees for the Oklahoma City National...

Respond Flow in OVRC Newsletter

Feb 18, 2021

Entrepreneurship is unpredictable, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. For Martin Langelo Lien, Co-Founder and CEO of Respond Flow, his start in entrepreneurship began in Norway with a side hustle in second grade. From a calligraphy set to an SMS software that...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: February

Feb 16, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this newsletter, we start by highlighting Rick Nagel of Acorn Growth Companies. Next up, we are excited to announce our new Tulsa office location at 36 Degrees North and the launch of our new Venture Scout Program. We also want to...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: January

Jan 15, 2021

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) In this newsletter, we are thrilled to announce some exciting news for Cortado to kick off the year. We start by highlighting AJ Jack on his promotion to CEO at Heritage Trust. Next up is an announcement about our new...

Cortado Ventures Monthly Update: December

Dec 15, 2020

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) This December newsletter highlights some exciting news for Cortado as we round out 2020. To begin, we interview one of our limited partners, Chip Fudge, Chairman of Claims Management Resources. Next up is our big...