Phoenix
Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026Venture funding by year
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| Year | Venture funding | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $516.9M | 66 |
| 2020 | $535.2M | 50 |
| 2021 | $273.9M | 59 |
| 2022 | $329.9M | 62 |
| 2023 | $288.3M | 54 |
| 2024 | $105.7M | 31 |
| 2025 | $248.9M | 29 |
| 2026* | $57.8M | 8 |
Industries
- Health304
- Enterprise software198
- Fintech179
- Marketing169
- Real estate146
- Education115
- Media104
- Food96
- Energy83
- Transportation79
And 20 more industries.
Companies in Phoenix
217–240 of 2,570 companies
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AutoPulse Dealer Marketing
Marketing
AutoPulse Dealer Marketing provides an all-in-one marketing platform for car dealerships, combining software and services to generate high-intent leads and manage digital advertising. The company's core services include managing advertising campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, TikTok, and YouTube. The firm's software offers tools for AI-powered ad generation, performance analytics with real-time insights, independent lead management outside of a traditional CRM, and access to industry best practices. Beyond digital advertising, AutoPulse provides professional vehicle photography services to enhance listings and social media management, which includes training dealership staff to create authentic video content. This approach is designed to consolidate a dealership's digital marketing efforts, build a first-party lead database, and empower staff with the tools and training for in-house content creation. AutoPulse was founded by automotive industry veterans with firsthand experience in dealership operations, including sales and service management. This background informs the company's dealership-centric approach, ensuring its solutions are practical and integrate with daily operations. The platform aims to give dealerships control over their digital marketing, generate traffic beyond third-party listing sites like CarGurus and Cars.com, and build their own brand presence online.
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AutoSquared
Wellness & beauty
AutoSquared.AI operates as a cognitive automation platform specializing in the auto finance loss mitigation sector. The company's business model centers on providing a suite of AI-driven solutions to lenders, national forwarders, and repossession companies. It aims to enhance operational efficiency and financial optimization by automating and streamlining manual workflows associated with loss mitigation. Revenue is generated by offering its platform to clients, which integrates with their existing systems to reduce manual effort, minimize compliance risks, and cut operational costs. The platform is designed not to replace clients' current technology but to augment IT resources and improve access to external systems. AutoSquared.AI's core product is a customizable cognitive automation platform that leverages several AI technologies, including Intelligent Process Automation (IPA), machine learning, natural language processing, and conversational AI. The IPA platform uses data analytics to identify bottlenecks and areas for process improvement. A key feature is its contributory AI model, which learns from collective industry usage to continuously enhance its accuracy and decision-making, benefiting all clients. Specific solutions include automating processes like pre-emptive skiptracing, lien-loss monitoring, impound monitoring, invoice approvals, and compliance audits. In a strategic partnership announced in 2024, AutoSquared.AI teamed up with Loanbridge.AI to combine real-time impound data with automation, aiming to significantly shorten the vehicle repossession and recovery process.
Early stage · 2–10 employees · $800K raised
Early stage · 51–200 employees
- Avisolve
Fintech, Telecom
Early stage
- Awanna Holdings
Fintech
Awanna Holdings, LLC, established in 2018, operates within the real estate finance sector with a dual focus on mortgage note investing and mortgage loan origination. The company was founded by Aninze "Zee" Awanna, whose entry into the industry was informed by a distinguished 36-year career in government service, comprising 20 years as a U.S. Navy Veteran and 16 years as a federal Contracting Officer. Her personal experiences with buying and selling residential properties during numerous military relocations provided a practical foundation for her business pursuits.The firm's inception was centered on residential mortgage note investing, a strategic choice by Awanna to engage in real estate without the operational demands of property management. This segment of the business focuses on acquiring mortgage notes to generate long-term passive returns for investors. Subsequently, Awanna expanded the company's service offerings by becoming a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator. This addition was motivated by a desire to more directly assist borrowers with their financing needs, inspired by her own positive experience when securing a home loan after retiring and relocating to Arizona. As a mortgage broker powered by CMS Mortgage Solutions, Awanna Holdings provides loan origination services for new home purchases and refinancing. Aninze Awanna is licensed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, and Virginia (NMLS #212405). The company leverages a network of nearly 50 lending partners to offer tailored mortgage solutions to a diverse clientele, from first-time homebuyers to experienced real estate investors. The brokerage business model is client-focused, aiming to simplify the mortgage process for borrowers.
Early stage · 1 employees
- Awardly
Enterprise software
Awardly is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) bid intelligence platform designed to assist government and commercial contractors in making more informed go/no-bid decisions. The company is operated by Renown Evaluation Specialists, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company. Awardly aims to level the playing field for small to mid-size contractors by transforming the complex government procurement process into a more manageable one. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence, specifically Anthropic's Claude API, to analyze solicitation documents such as RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Users can upload a document, paste text, or fetch it directly from a public procurement URL from federal, state, or local sources. Within seconds, the system extracts over 50 parameters, including critical dates, submission requirements, and contracting officer details. It then runs a 100-point scorecard against a user's pre-filled company profile—which includes NAICS codes, certifications, and past performance—to generate a win probability score and a clear recommendation: PURSUE, EVALUATE, PASS, or refer. Awardly's business model is subscription-based, offering plans that fit different business needs, including a free trial. The service provides a suite of tools that extend beyond initial analysis, including a pipeline kanban board to track pursuits, deadline alerts, and capture planning features. It also offers competitive intelligence by providing analysis on incumbents and likely competitors. To enhance its service, Awardly integrates with procurement portals like SAM.gov, automatically pulling in solicitations that match a company's profile and enriching them with data from USASpending.gov on incumbent history and agency spending patterns.
Early stage · 1 employees
- AWS Recruiting
Jobs & recruitment
Early stage · 2–10 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Axis-data
Semiconductors
Early stage
- axisforautism.com
Health
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- AZ CleanTech
Energy
AZ CleanTech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering Arizona's clean technology ecosystem. Officially launched in July 2024, the organization was co-founded by local cleantech innovators to connect the state's sustainability sector and establish Arizona as a leading cleantech hub. Her background includes a Ph.D. from Arizona State University and a career focused on corporate sustainability and minimizing environmental impact, which inspired the formation of AZ CleanTech to address the gap between Arizona's innovation potential and its venture capital growth. The organization operates as a collective of innovators, investors, and industry partners, serving clients from startups to utilities. Its primary mission is to empower the cleantech community through collaboration, events, capital, and camaraderie. AZ CleanTech does not have a traditional product-based business model; instead, as a community-funded non-profit, its revenue is generated through donations and sponsorships. These funds support its goals of connecting the community, stimulating collaboration, and attracting investment capital for sustainability-focused ventures. The organization hosts regular free monthly events, meetups, and concerts to foster networking and has launched an online social directory to facilitate member access to early-stage capital, deal flow, and job opportunities. AZ CleanTech provides a platform that unites a diverse array of stakeholders, which has led to new partnerships, job opportunities, and business deals within the community. Key partners and sponsors include entities like the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, Arizona State University, Insperity, and J.P. Morgan. By connecting investors with promising startups, the organization aims to accelerate the development and deployment of clean technology solutions.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AZ Marketing Pros
Enterprise software
Early stage · 1 employees
- AZ Pain Doctors
Health
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 1 employees
- AZ Syndicate
Marketing
AZ Syndicate is a digital media company that operates a hyper-local news and entertainment network targeted at the Phoenix metropolitan area. The firm's primary service is creating and distributing high-engagement local news, community stories, and viral video content across a portfolio of social media pages, including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. This strategy has established a significant digital footprint, reportedly reaching over 150 million views per month within Arizona's #12 media market.The company's business model is centered on connecting businesses with a highly engaged local audience. Revenue is generated through native sponsored content, multi-platform advertising campaigns, and strategic partnerships. This approach offers brands an alternative to traditional media outlets, providing what is described as measurable and transparent results. The company positions itself as a collective of creators and strategists that unites influential social media pages and content creators across the Phoenix area to execute campaigns. Client testimonials indicate a focus on delivering tangible outcomes, such as increased business visibility, customer acquisition for app launches, and enhanced brand recognition for professional services firms like law offices and production studios.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- AZ West Endoscopy Center
Hosting
AZ West Endoscopy Center, LLC operates as a specialized, non-hospital-based outpatient surgical facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. The company functions as a freestanding ambulatory center with three rooms, focusing on providing a range of endoscopic procedures in a comfortable setting that allows patients to return home the same day.The center's core business revolves around offering diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures. Key services include upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The business serves patients in the Phoenix metropolitan area who require these specialized medical services for digestive health issues. Its revenue model is based on fees for services rendered, with payments accepted through various methods including credit cards, debit cards, bank accounts, and Apple Pay, indicating direct patient billing and likely reimbursement through accepted insurance plans. The facility is part of the Arizona Care Network, which connects various healthcare systems and independent providers.Established as a private entity, the center received an initial Angel investment of $500,000 in September 2010. It operates with a team of physicians specializing in fields such as Gastroenterology, Anesthesiology, and Internal Medicine. The facility is described as fully accredited, meeting stringent standards for patient safety and care. Public records show it is associated with Covenant Physician Partners, a national physician services company that was acquired by United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a division of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, in 2024.
Early stage · 2–10 employees · $630K raised
- azcentral.com
Sports, Media
Early stage · 2–10 employees · $10K raised
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- B.E. Home Finance
Fintech
B.E. Home Finance, LLC is a mortgage company providing customized financial solutions for homebuyers and property owners. The company is an evolution of B.E. Lending, a private money lender founded by Bennett in 2015 that focused on real estate investors and completed over 3,000 transactions amounting to more than $600 million in debt funding. The company's business model centers on building long-term relationships rather than processing one-off transactions. It operates as a licensed mortgage entity in several states, including Arizona, California, Texas, and Nevada. B.E. Home Finance positions itself as a service-oriented lender that simplifies complex financial situations for its clients, leveraging AI for efficiency while providing expert human guidance. The firm offers a diverse range of mortgage products tailored to individual client needs. These services include purchase loans for first-time buyers and portfolio investors, refinancing options to reduce terms or unlock equity, HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit), reverse mortgages for homeowners aged 55 and over, and specialized jumbo loans for high-value properties. A key feature is a fast, no-obligation pre-approval process designed to give potential buyers a strong negotiating position in the market.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Backyard Living ADU
Real estate
Backyard Living ADU is a Phoenix-based company specializing in the design and construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as casitas or guest houses. The firm provides a turnkey service, managing the entire project lifecycle from initial design and permitting to on-site construction and final inspection. This comprehensive approach includes navigating complex local zoning laws and building codes, ensuring full compliance with Arizona's latest ADU legislation, such as HB 2720. The company constructs freestanding backyard units, referred to as "Casitas," that range from 400 to 950 square feet. Additionally, they offer services for converting existing structures like garages and attics into functional living spaces, as well as building home extensions. Their business model is centered on providing homeowners with a streamlined process to add value and functional space to their properties. Clients can use these units for various purposes, including housing for family members, generating rental income, or as a home office. The company offers both pre-designed layouts and fully customizable options, allowing clients to tailor floor plans, finishes, and features to their specific needs. All units are built on-site with permanent foundations and include full kitchens, bathrooms, private entrances, and energy-efficient features. The company's mission is to help families create functional spaces that enhance connection and financial independence. The company targets homeowners in Arizona, leveraging its local expertise in climate, city regulations, and code requirements.
Early stage
- Balerica
Jobs & recruitment
Balerica specializes in bridging the gap between U.S. companies and highly skilled professionals from Latin America, focusing on remote workforce solutions. The company operates in the staffing and recruiting market, offering a modern approach to hiring that emphasizes efficiency and affordability. Balerica's business model revolves around streamlining the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth integration of remote teams into U.S. businesses. By providing personalized and quick responses, Balerica addresses the complexities of building a strong team, helping employers navigate the challenges of remote hiring. The company primarily focuses on full-time placements but remains open to part-time opportunities for suitable clients and roles. Balerica's commitment to integrity and transparency underpins its recruitment process, fostering trust and reliability in its partnerships. The company serves U.S. businesses seeking to expand their global reach by leveraging the potential of remote work, while also offering LATAM professionals opportunities to advance their careers with U.S. companies.
Early stage
Recent venture rounds
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiiHealth | Seed | $2.8M | Aug 2026 | Not disclosed |
| BoreDM | Series A | Undisclosed | Jun 2026 | Five Elms Capital |
| Prickly Pear Health | Seed | Undisclosed | Mar 2026 | Emmeline Ventures |
| ALTR | Early VC | Undisclosed | Mar 2026 | Branca International |
| Mattur | Early VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2026 | Outlier Solutions, Inc. |
| Oats Overnight | Growth Equity VC | $45.0M | Jan 2026 | Asto Consumer Partners |
| COCO5 | Late VC | $10.0M | Jan 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Breakthru Medicine | Series A | Undisclosed | Jan 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Steady Install | Seed | $400K | Dec 2025 | Not disclosed |
| Cloverleaf Networks | Early VC | Undisclosed | Dec 2025 | SuperK Ventures |