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Arizona

Phoenix

Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026
2,570
Companies
$58.2M
Venture funding in the last 12 months, 10 rounds
$1.0B
Venture funding, 2022–2026
152
Investor firms

Venture funding by year

* 2026 through Oct 2026. Rounds without a disclosed amount count as rounds, not dollars.
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YearVenture fundingRounds
2019$516.9M66
2020$535.2M50
2021$273.9M59
2022$329.9M62
2023$288.3M54
2024$105.7M31
2025$248.9M29
2026*$57.8M8

Industries

  • Health304
  • Enterprise software198
  • Fintech179
  • Marketing169
  • Real estate146
  • Education115
  • Media104
  • Food96
  • Energy83
  • Transportation79

And 20 more industries.

Companies in Phoenix

2,377–2,400 of 2,570 companies

  • United Phoenix Firefighters - Local 493 is the labor union representing approximately 3,000 professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel across the Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, and Surprise fire departments in Arizona. The association traces its origins to Phoenix's first volunteer fire companies in the 1880s and the establishment of the United Phoenix Firefighters Association, Inc. in 1963, which initially focused on the social and educational needs of firefighters and their families. The organization's operational framework is built on four pillars: political involvement, service delivery, labor-management relations, and community involvement. Its primary function is to advocate for its members' wages, hours, and working conditions through collective bargaining and political action. This includes pushing for safe staffing levels, modern equipment, and essential federal funding. The union's business model is funded by dues from its 2,800 members, which enables it to provide comprehensive support services. A significant focus for Local 493 is the health and safety of its members. The union actively campaigns for cancer prevention, including the removal of toxic PFAS chemicals from gear, and advocates for occupational cancer to be recognized as a line-of-duty death for federal benefits. In collaboration with the Phoenix Fire Department, it established a Cancer RBO Committee to provide resources for prevention, screening, and treatment. Furthermore, the union has developed robust behavioral health resources, including a union-funded medic peer response pilot program that dispatches trained peers to support members at traumatic incidents. This is part of a broader Member Services division that offers 24/7 support for firefighters and their families facing challenges like divorce or on-the-job stress. Beyond its role as a union, Local 493 is deeply involved in community service through its charitable arm, the 493 Firefighter Foundation (formerly United Phoenix Firefighters Charities). Since 1964, this 501(c)(3) non-profit has run numerous programs, including water drives for the homeless, CPR and life safety education for the public, and support for families displaced by fires. The foundation raises significant funds for various causes, such as granting over $127,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and hosting events to provide financial assistance to firefighters battling cancer.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Uplighten

    Fashion

    Uplighten is a niche jewelry company that combines the art of jewelry making with the technical intricacies of binary code. The company designs and sells unique pieces that encode messages using binary code, appealing to tech enthusiasts and individuals who appreciate personalized, meaningful accessories. Operating primarily in the e-commerce space, Uplighten targets tech-savvy consumers and those looking for distinctive, customizable jewelry. The business model revolves around direct-to-consumer sales through its website, with free shipping for U.S. orders over $45, and leverages the founder's extensive experience in tech and design to create products that resonate with a modern audience. Revenue is generated through the sale of these specialized jewelry pieces, with a focus on customer satisfaction and unique product offerings.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • UpRecruit

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Uptick Newswire

    Fintech, Media

    Uptick Newswire operates as a specialized newswire and press release distribution service with a clear focus on the public micro-cap and nano-cap markets. His background includes a recognition for marketing excellence from 'Worldwide Who's Who,' which has influenced the company's approach to amplifying corporate stories.The firm's business model is centered on providing a platform for small public companies to communicate their narratives to a targeted audience of qualified investors, journalists, brokerage houses, and influencers. Revenue is primarily generated through fees paid by corporate clients for services rendered. A core component of Uptick Newswire's service offering is its production of CEO interviews. These interviews are conducted as both radio broadcasts and video segments, granting executives a direct channel to share their company's potential and current developments. This content is then distributed across a wide array of digital platforms, including Audio Boom, iTunes, iHeart Radio, and YouTube, to maximize reach.In addition to its multimedia interview features, the company provides tools to build, distribute, and measure the impact of traditional press releases. A notable product is the '21st Century Newsroom,' an unlimited press release service designed to establish a company's own news portal as a credible source for media. This service aims to increase transparency and provide educational resources for investors interested in the high-risk, high-potential micro-cap sector. In January 2018, Northsight Capital Inc. signed a letter of intent to acquire Uptick Newswire, but the proposed transaction was ultimately cancelled in early 2019.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Upvert.io

    Marketing

    Upvert is a B2B website personalization platform designed to help businesses convert more website visitors into qualified leads. Founded in 2020 and based in Seattle, the company provides tools for marketing, product, and revenue teams to tailor their websites and in-product experiences for individual visitors in real-time. The core of Upvert's service revolves around its ability to de-anonymize website traffic, identifying the companies and individuals visiting a site even if they do not fill out a form. This is achieved by placing a JavaScript snippet on the client's website, which then enables the platform's features. Key offerings include AI-powered personalized microsites, intent-triggered popups, and real-time visitor identification. These tools allow businesses to customize messaging, content, and calls-to-action based on visitor data such as their origin, industry, and buying intent. Upvert's business model is subscription-based, with tiered pricing plans including 'Starter', 'Pro', and 'Enterprise' levels. These plans vary by the number of de-anonymized leads, impressions, and available campaigns. The platform integrates with existing sales and marketing tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, Outreach, and Slack, allowing conversion signals to flow directly into a company's pipeline. The service is aimed at B2B companies looking to capture more value from their existing web traffic, improve feature adoption within their products, and generate higher-quality sales conversations.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Upward Projects is a hospitality company that creates and operates community-focused restaurants with unique concepts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including local residents and food enthusiasts, by offering a variety of dining experiences across multiple restaurant brands. Operating primarily in the restaurant industry, Upward Projects follows a business model centered on delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences. Revenue is generated through food and beverage sales, special events, and gift card purchases. The company emphasizes strong community connections, innovative concepts, and a passionate team to drive its success.

    Breakout · 201–500 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Urban357

    Real estate

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage

  • Ūsked

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • uxtail AI

    Marketing, Enterprise software

    uxtail AI provides an artificial intelligence-powered user experience (UX) research and optimization platform designed for ecommerce teams.The service is built to deliver fast and clear insights into user behavior. The platform's core function is to conduct instant UX audits of a client's website. Using advanced AI, it identifies points of user friction, analyzes behavior patterns, and provides real-time, actionable recommendations to improve website design and streamline the overall user experience. The primary goal is to help ecommerce businesses increase their conversion rates by making data-backed decisions.The platform offers features such as instant AI-powered UX audits, real-time insights into user behavior and conversion performance, and tailored design and experience recommendations. It also facilitates the creation of shareable reports for product and design teams, aiming to simplify complex data into straightforward actions that can drive revenue.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • V

    Marketing

    V is a strategic storytelling agency that specializes in creating immersive brand experiences by merging technology with real-world activations. The company's services include creating experiences using augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), projection mapping, and holograms, alongside web and app development. They focus on turning brand concepts into memorable points of connection through a fully integrated tech stack and expertise in development, creative strategy, production, media, and analytics. As an experiential marketing agency, V designs and produces brand activations, pop-up events, and other immersive campaigns. The firm aims to be an innovative marketing partner for its clients, helping to build solutions that drive engagement and profitability. This approach involves creating personalized experiences designed to resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results. The company's portfolio includes campaigns for major brands like Arby's, which have garnered significant interactive views and increased brand engagement.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Vabro

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

Recent venture rounds

CompanyRoundAmountDateInvestors
MiiHealthSeed$2.8MAug 2026Not disclosed
BoreDMSeries AUndisclosedJun 2026Five Elms Capital
Prickly Pear HealthSeedUndisclosedMar 2026Emmeline Ventures
ALTREarly VCUndisclosedMar 2026Branca International
MatturEarly VCUndisclosedFeb 2026Outlier Solutions, Inc.
Oats OvernightGrowth Equity VC$45.0MJan 2026Asto Consumer Partners
COCO5Late VC$10.0MJan 2026Not disclosed
Breakthru MedicineSeries AUndisclosedJan 2026Not disclosed
Steady InstallSeed$400KDec 2025Not disclosed
Cloverleaf NetworksEarly VCUndisclosedDec 2025SuperK Ventures
Investors based here
Accelerators and programs

Source: Dealroom, data as of Oct 1, 2026. Venture funding sums venture-type rounds with a disclosed amount; rounds raised by companies already public or bought out are left out. The last 12 months run from Nov 2025 to Oct 2026.

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