Cortado Ventures
Actively deployingOklahoma City · Seed · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cortado invests in founders and companies that apply advanced technologies to solve substantial challenges in traditional industries. The firm emphasizes deep domain expertise and tangible customer connections, providing capital alongside strategic value-adds such as executive coaching, customer introductions, NASA connections, and co-investor relationships. The portfolio spans diverse sectors including energy, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and space, with a focus on technologies such as AI, novel therapeutics, advanced materials, surgical devices, and autonomous systems.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 50 of 65 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×15Enterprise Software ×11Medical Devices ×10SaaS ×10Healthtech ×9Digital Health ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×7Deep Tech ×7
HQs:United States×10Canada×1
Investments · showing 60 of 65
founders shown can be your intro pathAalyria develops software and hardware for managing wireless networks in motion, including directional optical communications terminals and a managed platform for orchestrating satellite, airborne, and terrestrial networks. The company serves commercial satellite operators, telecommunications providers, defense agencies, and space organizations.
Defense TechSpace Tech
Access Optics is an ISO 13485 certified contract design and manufacturing company specializing in medical device innovation and high-temperature probe production.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedical Devices
Agentech develops agentic AI software that automates and improves the manual claims adjustment process in insurance. The platform helps claims adjusters work more efficiently while modernizing insurance workflows.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Agile Space Industries manufactures in-space chemical propulsion systems including thrusters and rocket engines for satellite and spacecraft operations. The company serves customers in the space economy with vertically integrated design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
David Cuthbertson(COO)Chris Pearson(CEO)William Francis(CCO)Kris Schaa(CFO)
AI-enhanced directional drilling for collision avoidance, automation and pinpoint accuracy.
AI Driller provides a cloud-based operations platform for drilling and completions teams to plan, engineer, monitor, and execute wells in a single interface. The platform consolidates drilling, directional, casing, and inventory data with real-time analytics and reporting tools for oil and gas operators and drilling contractors.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
LLM to automate reporting for home and hospice care.
Apricot Health provides AI-powered documentation software that reduces paperwork burden for home health nurses and agencies. The platform helps agencies cut documentation time and improve operational efficiency across QA, referrals, and scheduling.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMid-Con region, US
Trent(CEO)
ArborXR provides a device management platform for remotely managing, deploying content to, and controlling augmented and virtual reality headsets used in enterprise, healthcare, and education settings.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Brad Scoggin(CEO & Co-Founder)
AR/VR operating system for device and content management.
Bastazo provides vulnerability management software that automatically identifies security vulnerabilities, prioritizes them based on real risk and operational impact, and guides remediation through customizable playbooks. The platform serves security and operations teams in enterprises seeking to automate vulnerability assessment and reduce breach risk.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Boddle develops interactive learning software for students that adapts to individual learners and tracks their academic performance. The platform aims to make education engaging and accessible globally.
EdTech
Array is an enterprise mobile forms platform for field data capture and offline collection with real-time reporting and integrations. It serves teams in construction and field service industries who need to collect, manage, and analyze data from remote job sites.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Cadenza Bio develops small-molecule drugs for oral administration to treat demyelinating and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on halting disease progression and promoting tissue repair in patients with debilitating conditions.
BiotechFemTechMedical Devices
Carol Curtis, PhD(Chief Executive Officer, Founder)Elaine Hamm, PhD(Chief Operating Officer, Founder)John Katzenellenbogen, PhD(Scientific Founder)Seema Tiwari-Woodruff, PhD(Scientific Founder)
Corrixr Therapeutics is developing targeted genetic medicine for treatment-resistant cancers, with a focus on advancing its CXR101 therapeutic candidate through clinical development and translational research.
BiotechMedical DevicesWilmington, US
Eric B. Kmiec(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
d-Matrix develops AI compute hardware and platforms optimized for generative AI inference, designed to be faster, more energy-efficient, and more accessible than existing solutions.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Dockware uses computer vision and AI to automatically capture shipment dimensions, condition, and identifiers, creating digital twins that integrate into logistics workflows. The platform serves freight and logistics companies seeking to reduce manual data entry, billing disputes, and operational delays.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply Chain
Drōv Technologies develops smart trailer systems (AirBoxOne™ and Drōv SI) designed to enhance profitability and safety for commercial trailer operations.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Lisa Mullen(CEO / Managing Partner)Pete Jankowski(CTO)Chip Long(Managing Partner)Doug Summers(Managing Partner)
Equipt.ai provides an integrated operations management platform for equipment-intensive businesses, unifying field service, asset management, inventory, and billing workflows across disconnected systems. The platform targets manufacturers, energy companies, oil and gas operators, and other capital-intensive industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Exum develops the Massbox, a laser ablation laser ionization (LALI) analytical instrument for scientific labs that improves ionization efficiency and ease of use. The company serves research scientists and laboratory professionals seeking more reliable and portable mass spectrometry equipment.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsDenver, US
Fluid Efficiency develops a removable drag reducing agent for natural gas liquids pipelines that increases throughput without fouling downstream equipment. The product enables pipeline operators to increase capacity from existing infrastructure without major capital investment.
Deep TechEnergy
Glycologix develops biopolymers for treating soft tissue damage, specifically targeting interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome in a clinical-stage biotech model. The company's compounds mimic natural proteoglycans to protect and repair affected tissues.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Prelude is an all-in-one preneed sales platform that helps insurance agents close policies in a single meeting and earn higher commissions. It serves funeral home agents and agencies selling preneed life insurance plans.
InsurTechSales Tech
Lumata Health provides a continuous care program that helps medical practices improve appointment attendance and medication adherence by addressing patient barriers to care in real time. The platform serves healthcare practices managing injection-based treatments.
Digital HealthHealthtech
MITO Material Solutions develops patented hybrid additive technology that enhances fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics by functionalizing materials like graphene oxide and biomaterials, serving the manufacturing industry. The platform improves strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability without requiring changes to existing manufacturing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsStillwater, US
Moove.ai applies machine learning to connected vehicle data to understand and mitigate transportation risks. The company builds Galileo, a comprehensive transport data platform for real-time analysis and predictive systems for road safety and fleet efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation
Myri Health builds digital health solutions for mothers and healthcare providers, focusing on maternal health support with emphasis on transparency and user empathy.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNorman, US
A surgical performance analytics platform that collects intraoperative data to provide operating room teams with efficiency metrics, case costing, and quality benchmarking to support clinical and operational decision-making in hospitals.
Data & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical Devices
Scanning the world in 3D from space using advanced LiDAR technology.
ONTO Health provides personalized fertility, hormone, and longevity care for patients at various stages of reproductive health, combining evidence-based medicine with diagnostics and wellness therapies. The company offers technology-enabled, human-centered care led by reproductive specialists, serving individuals planning fertility, seeking treatment, or exploring preventive reproductive health options.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness
Dr. Roohi Jeelani(REI, OB/GYN)
oPRO.ai develops AI software that optimizes manufacturing operations through deep learning, enabling real-time forecasting and automated control for process optimization in Industry 4.0 smart factories. The platform helps manufacturing enterprises increase productivity, improve product quality, and reduce energy consumption.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
AI automation streamlining warehouse fulfillment operations.
Ox provides a digital twin platform that converts warehouse layouts into 3D data-rich visualizations to help logistics, retail, manufacturing, and other operations optimize storage utilization and warehouse management through AI-powered slotting, task orchestration, and real-time visibility.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Custom Health operates a connected infrastructure combining pharmacy services, in-home monitoring technology, and pharmacist-led clinical care to support medication management at home. The company serves patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and health plans.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
PayFactory provides embedded payment facilitation infrastructure for software platforms, enabling developers to integrate PCI-compliant payment processing through APIs without extensive development overhead. The platform serves ISVs, SaaS providers, and independent merchants seeking to add payment capabilities while generating new revenue.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaS
Pipedream Labs operates an underground automated delivery system that enables rapid pickup of groceries, restaurant orders, and other goods within 15 seconds. The company addresses food deserts and last-mile logistics challenges for restaurants, grocery stores, and municipal systems.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechAustin, US
Purple Rhombus designs and manufactures uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) using standard U.S. sheet-metal manufacturing processes for rapid, industrial-scale production. The company serves military and defense customers requiring affordable, production-ready systems for warfighting applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Quantum Space designs and builds the Ranger spacecraft platform, a highly maneuverable spacecraft for space defense, orbital mobility, and cislunar operations. The platform is engineered for the U.S. Space Force, Department of Defense, and commercial space operators to deliver space domain awareness and resilience across multiple orbital regimes.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech<UNKNOWN>
Recuro is a virtual-first digital health platform that provides primary care, behavioral health, urgent care, and supplemental benefits (pharmacy, care management, advocacy) to patients, employers, health plans, and providers. The company delivers customizable virtual care solutions designed to improve access, member engagement, and health equity.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Dr. Kate Sowerwine(Chief Medical Officer)Michael Brombach(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)
Relativity6 provides data aggregation, enrichment, and verification services for underwriters to support risk pricing and assessment. The company serves the insurance and risk underwriting industry with data infrastructure and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareInsurTech
Motive provides AI-powered website and commerce solutions for automotive dealerships, partnering with major manufacturers like Honda, Subaru, and BMW. The platform includes built-in chat, inventory management, payment tools, and AI-driven content generation to help dealerships engage customers and streamline operations.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Safety Radar provides an AI-powered platform that collects, analyzes, and communicates workplace safety data for industrial and manufacturing teams. The system automates safety reporting, identifies risk patterns across sites, and helps organizations reduce DART, TRIR, and LTIR metrics while improving regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Senslytics provides an AI platform that uses explainable machine learning to predict and prevent equipment failures in the oil and gas industry. The platform helps engineers and energy professionals optimize maintenance decisions by identifying root causes and reducing costly unplanned downtime.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise Software
Sensulin is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company developing glucose-responsive insulin therapies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes that aim to reduce hypoglycemia risk and daily injection requirements. The company's technology targets long-term complications of diabetes while potentially eliminating the need for separate basal and mealtime insulin dosing.
BiotechMedical Devices
Mike Moradi(CEO)inDan Bradbury(Executive Chairman and Co-Founder)inAnanth AnnapragadainChristopher Rhodesin
Shield AI develops AI pilot systems for military applications including aircraft, drones, ships, satellites, and submarines. The company serves the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense Tech
Brandon Tseng(President & Co-Founder)Ryan Tseng(President, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)Andrew Reiter(Co-founder)
Sober Side Kick is a 24/7 peer support platform for people in recovery from substance use, providing anonymous community access on mobile with algorithmic matching to connect users with peers who understand their experience.
Mental HealthSocialWellness & Fitness
Sway Medical develops a mobile app that uses a smartphone's built-in sensors to perform objective concussion testing and cognitive assessments for athletic trainers, sports teams, clinics, and healthcare providers. The platform delivers balance, cognition, and functional tests with results in under five minutes, available on iOS and Android devices.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Teren provides geospatial and earth science data intelligence to identify, prioritize and manage threats to infrastructure and assets. The platform helps customers build customized environmental intelligence at scale to monitor risk factors affecting their infrastructure.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
TOBE develops isothermal electrolysis technology for industrial-grade hydrogen production with >92% efficiency, using a pulsed waveform architecture that eliminates waste heat without rare earth materials. The company serves industrial hydrogen production customers seeking to reduce costs and environmental impact compared to conventional electrolysis methods.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyTulsa, US
True Anomaly designs and builds hardware and software systems for space security and defense. The company serves military and government space forces with technologies for on-orbit operations and counterspace capabilities.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechCentennial, US
Even Rogers(CEO and Co-Founder)Kyle Zakrzewski(Chief Engineer and Co-Founder)
NUVIEW builds a constellation of commercial satellites equipped with LiDAR to annually map the planet's entire land surface and generate high-resolution 3D digital elevation and terrain models. The company serves government agencies, climate and environmental organizations, and enterprises across forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster management sectors.
AgTechClimate TechSpace Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cortado Ventures invest at?
- Cortado Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Cortado Ventures focus on?
- Cortado Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Cortado Ventures located?
- Cortado Ventures is headquartered in Oklahoma City, US.
- Does Cortado Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Cortado Ventures leads investment rounds.
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