The U.S. Midcontinent is home to hard-to-disrupt industries, and hardy founders who can take on the challenge.
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MidCon Markup Ep. 4: Investment Banking. Law. Venture Capital. Why not all 3? with Bear Federman
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MidCon Markup Ep. 3: How to Raise Venture Capital with Susan Moring
Cortado Ventures' Investment Principal Susan Moring shares practical insights instructing founders how to pursue investment from Cortado and other VCs. Hint: It takes a lot of follow-up!
The region offers unique potential for smart, technical investors who understand what it takes to succeed here and can connect innovators and industry, like Cortado.
Santa Fe, NM
deep tech
Denver, CO
energy and mobility
Kansas City, MO
manufacturing
Bentonville, AR
supply chain and logistics
Oklahoma City, OK
Cortado HQ
energy, mobility, healthcare
Dallas, TX
enterprise SaaS, healthcare
Houston, TX
energy
St. Louis, MO
enterprise SaaS
Strong Industrial Base
The region is home to major critical industries and has a foundation of legacy businesses, advanced infrastructure, and strong supply chains, creating an ideal environment for innovation.
Experienced Founder Pool
An abundance of technically skilled and operationally seasoned founders are building companies in the region.
Proximity to Customers
With many key customers situated in the region, businesses benefit from easier access to their target markets, fostering stronger relationships and quicker feedback loops.
Cost Advantages
Lower costs of doing business and living make it an attractive location for startups.
Capital Efficiency
Businesses can often achieve higher capital efficiency, maximizing ROI.
Complementary Public Funding
A strong public funding presence including “Build Back Better” Tech Hubs make the region ripe for innovation.
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