Bastazo, a Bentonville, AR-based AI-powered cybersecurity platform focused on protecting critical infrastructure, has secured seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Cortado Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Oklahoma City. Cortado focuses on investing in B2B tech startups across industries such as energy tech, biotech, fintech, aerospace, agtech, and more—primarily in the U.S. Midcontinent region. Founded in 2020, Cortado provides seed-stage funding along with hands-on operational support.
Bastazo Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to enhance its AI capabilities, expand its product offerings beyond patch management, and address broader cybersecurity needs in operational technology.
About Bastazo
Founded in 2020 by University of Arkansas faculty with research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Bastazo provides an AI-driven cybersecurity platform focused on operational technology and critical infrastructure. The company uses machine learning to prioritize and remediate the most critical vulnerabilities, helping organizations reduce both risk and workload. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, its machine-learning solutions empower organizations to identify and address vulnerabilities across operational technology.
Funding Details
Company: Bastazo, Inc.
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Seed
Funding Date: July 2025
Lead Investor: Cortado Ventures
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.bastazo.com/
Software Category: Cybersecurity / Operational Technology
Source: https://journalrecord.com/2025/07/11/cortado-ventures-invests-in-bastazo/