Celebrating 5 incredible years with Susan Moring ! Since joining us in 2020, Susan has guided our investment strategy with insight and dedication, first as Principal and now as General Partner. A powerhouse leader and recent Kauffman Fellow, NVCA Rising Star, Techstars Advisor, and former leader of OK Coders, Susan brings tremendous expertise to the table while pulling up seats for fellow innovators along the way. Outside of work, Susan is a devoted dog mom and passionate Taylor Swift fan always finding new ways to make the whole place shimmer. ;) Susan, thank you for your investment in your peers, your championship across our portfolio, and the countless contributions you’ve made to the growth of Oklahoma’s startup ecosystem. Here’s to many more years of impact, leadership, and success. Happy 5-Year Work Anniversary! #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio #OKCoders #KauffmanFellow #NVCARising Star #TechstarsAdvisor #WorkAnniversary
Cortado Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Ste 600, Oklahoma 6,963 followers
An early-stage venture capital firm for ambitious growth-driven companies
About us
Cortado Ventures is a venture capital firm that’s working to define the Midcontinent’s success story for generations to come. We go beyond raising capital to support businesses – our team’s deep experience as leaders and innovators helps our portfolio companies accelerate their growth through strategic planning, training, and guidance. Founded by a team of seasoned CEOs and industry veterans in 2020, Cortado Ventures focuses its efforts on entrepreneurs and startups who are founder-led by people with innovative, disruptive, and business-to-business ideas in the insurtech, biotech, aerospace, fintech, energy tech, or ag tech sectors that are a natural fit for the mid-continent region. We exist to build a legacy of great technology companies that will add to Oklahoma’s economic renaissance. Our edge is sourcing proprietary opportunities through our robust network and investing in overlooked and underfunded tech sectors where we have operating experience. We believe in investing in smart and ambitious entrepreneurs who leverage technology to scale quickly. We target specific industries based on the Midcontinent's historical and emerging strengths, including energy tech, logistics, life sciences and future of work. Cortado Ventures is ideally positioned to help entrepreneurs create shared wins. Our greatest strength is our seasoned CEO leadership with each member of the General Partner having successfully led innovative companies through transformation.
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https://cortado.ventures/
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 2-10 employees
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- Ste 600, Oklahoma
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- Privately Held
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- 2020
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- Venture Capital, Early Stage, Co-Investment, Oklahoma Investments, Entrepreneurs, Fintech, Ag Tech, Energy Tech, Aerospace, Weather, Biotech, Medical Devices, and Insuretech
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600 N Robinson Ave
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Ste 600, Oklahoma 73102, US
Employees at Cortado Ventures
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Mike Moradi
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David Woods
CEO: Magellan Executive Partners / CO-FOUNDER: Cortado Ventures
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Vahid Farzaneh
Partner at Freestyle Creative & Home Creations | Innovating in Film, Advertising, and Real Estate | Most Admired CEO & Philanthropist.
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Tom Leydorf
Senior Business Executive and Christian Ministry
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Congratulations to Dr. Pinkey Patel, Founder and CEO of Myri Health (Google '24/Techstars '23), on being named an Equity Advocate in Rock Health’s Top 50 in Digital Health 2025. This recognition highlights Dr. Patel’s leadership in advancing equitable maternal healthcare and her continued impact through Myri’s AI-driven platform. Cortado is proud to celebrate this achievement and support Myri’s mission to make maternal care safer and more inclusive. #MyriHealth #DigitalHealth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #Leadership #RockHealth #InnovationInHealthcare #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio
We’re honored to share that our founder, Dr. Pinkey Patel, has been named to Rock Health’s Top 50 in Digital Health 2025 as an Equity Advocate. This year’s honorees represent some of the most respected innovators, builders, and leaders advancing healthcare, and we’re humbled to be in their company. At Myri Health, we know that maternity gaps are equity gaps. When complications go undetected, when support disappears after birth, or when outcomes hinge on where a mother lives, the cost is felt across families and systems. This recognition strengthens our commitment to building the infrastructure mothers deserve: technology that predicts risk, prevents complications, and delivers safer outcomes at scale. Thank you to Rock Health for shining a light on equity as a driver of true innovation. #Top50inDigitalHealth #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth #DigitalHealth
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Safety Radar was recently featured in Fast Company alongside Williams, highlighting their partnership in advancing workplace safety and energy innovation. Their AI-driven Live Risk platform is transforming how large-scale operators predict and prevent incidents, helping organizations protect their people and the environment. Congratulations to Garrison H. and the rest of the Safety Radar team on this recognition and their continued leadership in predictive safety technology. #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio #SafetyRadar #FastCompany #EnergyInnovation #WorkplaceSafety #AIforGood #CortadoVentures
Proud to be featured in Fast Company as Williams' strategic innovation partner. Safety Radar was spotlighted in Fast Company's recent article on Williams energy innovation initiatives. As Williams stated: "in 2024, we launched a partnership with Safety Radar, an AI-driven company that will strengthen our operations and provide us critical insights into how we can best protect our employees and the environment. "From being named Oklahoma Venture Forum's "2025 Most Promising New Venture" to now being featured in Williams' Fast Company article, we're grateful for the trust our partners place in our technology. Our mission: To keep people safe and help businesses thrive. Thank you to the Williams team for spotlighting the future of energy innovation. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gCCkSF2F #EnergyInnovation #WorkplaceSafety #AIforGood #WilliamsCompanies #FastCompany
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Oklahoma’s next generation of rural innovators are building the future of agtech, sustainability, and small business, and we’re proud to support them. Last week, we attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Demo Day, celebrating nine standout founders from this year’s Activate Oklahoma and AgCelerate Oklahoma accelerator programs. Hosted at OKC Innovation District, the event brought together investors, entrepreneurs, and community partners committed to advancing innovation in rural Oklahoma. We’re proud to be one of OKFB’s partners alongside Oklahoma CareerTech, i2E, Inc., Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), Noble Research Institute, BancFirst, CoBank, Oklahoma AgCredit, and Generation Partner Fund, helping drive resources to founders across the state. Congratulations to this year’s founders and companies: 4Ag Manufacturing, LL Implement, Whoa Netty, CommonWall, Foviio, Ransom’s BBQ, Skyreach Drones, Sober Sally’s, and Stenger Jugheads, each bringing innovation and ingenuity to rural communities. The Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators, powered by OKFB and partners, equip founders in towns of 50,000 or less with the tools, mentorship, and funding they need to grow their ventures through two programs: Activate Oklahoma: for innovations across all industries AgCelerate Oklahoma: for agriculture-specific technologies and businesses Thank you to Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Grassroots team for creating this incredible platform for rural entrepreneurs. Learn more about their recent event and existing programs at the links below! 10/9/25 Grassroots Demo Day Event: https://ow.ly/2KC450Xc7sT Grassroots Accelerator Program: https://lnkd.in/ehMtGZ32 #CortadoVentures #GrassrootsDemoDay #DemoDay #OKCInnovationDistrict #InnovationDistrict #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio #OklahomaGrassroots #OGDD #OKCID #Agriculture #Rural #RuralOklahoma #RuralInnovation #AgriculturalInnovation OKC Innovation District Susan Moring
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We’re excited to share that Massbox® has been featured in a new editorial by Labcompare exploring how the battery research and development is evolving toward streamlined analytical workflows. The article, "More Data, Fewer Instruments: Simplifying the Battery Research Workflow," highlights how LALI-TOF-MS technology is helping researchers to address the "valley of death" between discovery and commercialization. As the battery industry faces mounting pressure to accelerate development timelines while maintaining rigorous quality standards, we’re proud to support scientists and engineers to bridge this gap. Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q03MxDnQ0 #BatteryResearch #AnalyticalInstrumentation #Innovation #EnergyStorage
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Congratulations to Exum Instruments on partnering with PT Lab Sistematika Indonesia to strengthen its reach across Southeast Asia. This new collaboration expands access to Exum’s Massbox® technology, supporting materials science and battery research in Indonesia. Cortado is proud to celebrate Exum’s continued growth and commitment to advancing global innovation in analytical instrumentation. #ExumInstruments #MaterialsScience #BatteryResearch #Innovation #Technology #GlobalPartnership #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio Jeffrey Williams
We're excited to welcome PT Lab Sistematika Indonesia as a distribution partner. This collaboration expands Exum® Massbox® availability throughout Indonesia, focusing on materials science and battery research applications. The team will provide comprehensive local sales and technical support to Indonesian customers, ensuring seamless access to our revolutionary elemental analysis technology. #Indonesia #Partnership #MaterialsScience #ExumInstruments
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The October Doubleshot Newsletter is live. In this issue: Meet Sober Sidekick by Empathy Health Tech, our newest portfolio company Recap our Funder Founder Dinner in Bentonville, AR Joy Akande authors our latest NextGen Insights Blog Apply now – 2026–2027 internship opportunity closes 10/23 Get to know Motive, this month’s PortCo Highlight Big wins across our portfolio, including Apricot, AI Driller, Inc., Ardley, Bastazo, Boddle Learning, Exum Instruments, Lumata Health, Myri Health (Google '24/Techstars '23), Recuro Health, Senslytics Corporation & Sway Medical Learn about TechFW, a Fort Worth ecosystem builder View and apply to open job opportunities Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/gf6YuM3S #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio #DoubleShot #NewsletterFeature #ApricotHealth #Ardley #AIDriller #MyriHealth #RecuroHealth #TechFW #BoddleLearning #Motive #FunderFounder #AIDriller #Internship #WereHiring #SoberSidekick
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One week left to apply. Join us in Oklahoma City for an internship that puts you at the center of venture capital and entrepreneurship in the Midcontinent. You’ll be part of a team that values: Innovation Collaboration Growth Paid internship • 10–40 hours/week • Summer 2026 – Summer 2027 cohorts Apply today → Link below! linktr.ee/cortadoventures #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio #Interns #Internship #VCIntern #MarketingIntern
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NextGen innovation is looking bright in Oklahoma City! Our team was proud to once again sponsor and volunteer at Innovation Week, hosted by OKC Innovation District! This annual event welcomes over 1,500 OKCPS middle school students for a week of hands-on STEM learning, interactive exhibits, and inspiration from across Oklahoma’s innovation community. For many students, it was their first-ever visit to the Science Museum and we loved seeing their curiosity light up. Huge thanks to Carly Collins, Mickey Loveless II, Peyton Walter, and the entire OKCID team for organizing such a meaningful event. And to our fellow sponsors, Arnall Family Foundation, Boiling Point Media, Science Museum Oklahoma, Metro Family Magazine, Rose State College, OK Shirt Company, Presbyterian Health Foundation, Greater OKC Chamber, Tinker Federal Credit Union, Mercy Hospital, Beck Design, OK Oil & Natural Gas, and Love's Travel Stops thank you for helping make it happen. Oklahoma’s future innovators are already dreaming big, and we’re proud to be part of their story. Check out OKCID for more ways to get involved: https://lnkd.in/entwi5rs #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #OKCInnovationDistrict #InnovationWeek #STEM #Education #CommunityImpact #OKCPS #OKCPSFoundation #OKInnovationWeek
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Lumata Health’s latest study highlights the real-world impact of their Continuous Care model, showing measurable improvements in patient adherence to vision-saving treatments. By identifying and addressing barriers like transportation, knowledge gaps, and cost, Lumata has helped more patients stay on track with critical eye care. The data shows significant gains in visit retention especially among high-risk populations. This is innovation with purpose, building systems of care that make lasting change possible. Landon Grace #CortadoVentures #VentureCapital #FundingtheMidcontinent #Startup #investment #FinTech #entrepreneurs #VC #OKC #OklahomaVentureCapital #OKCVCFirm #Innovate #CortadoPortfolio #LumataHealth #HealthTech #VisionCare #ContinuousCare #HealthcareInnovation #PreventBlindness #CortadoVentures
CEO and Co-Founder at Lumata Health; Associate Professor at North Carolina State University;
I’m excited to share some big news today. Lumata Health's latest study shows that our Continuous Care model is making a real difference in keeping patients on track with vision-saving treatments. Highlights from the research: For every 100 patients, Lumata enabled 89 additional retina-specialist visits and 72 additional intravitreal injection visits compared to matched controls. That’s a 17% lift over the typical year-to-year attrition. Nearly 98% of patients reported at least one barrier to care, and 75% had two or more, including things like knowledge gaps, transportation issues, or financial challenges. In their first year with us, 70% of patients had at least one barrier fully resolved. Patients over 85 years old, who face the highest risk of vision loss, saw some of the greatest gains. The message is clear: stopping preventable blindness isn’t just about better drugs — it’s about making sure vulnerable patients are able to access and adhere to those vision-saving treatments. Too many patients fall through the cracks because the system isn’t built to support them. At Lumata, our mission is to close those gaps with proactive, data-driven, wraparound care that keeps people engaged and protected. To all our physician partners, patients, and supporters: thank you for believing in this vision of continuous care. I invite you to read the full press release and learn more about how we’re working to preserve vision for people with chronic eye disease. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gZnDsKMt