Freeway

Phoenix

Companies, funding and investors in Phoenix.

Freeway partner cityData as of Oct 1, 2026

Companies

2,570

Venture, last 12 months

$58.2M

10 rounds

Venture, 2022-2026

$1.0B

Investor firms

152

Venture funding by year

* 2026 through Oct 2026. Rounds without a disclosed amount count as rounds, not dollars.
Show as a table
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

2,449-2,472 of 2,570 companies

  • VORTEX Premium operates as a cannabis cultivation facility based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company focuses on producing high-potency indica and sativa cannabis blends for the connoisseur segment of the market.Its business model is centered on the cultivation and wholesale of premium cannabis products. VORTEX leverages proprietary, award-winning genetics and organic cultivation methods, supported by state-of-the-art automation to ensure product consistency and quality. A key differentiator is its product labeling, which includes a unique intensity spectrum to inform consumers about the specific effects, ranging from sativa energy to indica calm. The company serves the Arizona cannabis market, targeting discerning consumers who prioritize potency and quality.Revenue is generated through the sale of its cultivated cannabis flower to dispensaries or other licensed entities within Arizona. The provided information does not detail any direct-to-consumer sales or payment collection mechanisms.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • VRetail

    Marketing

    VRetail Inc. operates at the intersection of e-commerce and the metaverse, providing a platform for companies and independent sellers to create virtual, interactive stores. His experience evolved to encompass game design, UI/UX, and web development, culminating in the establishment of VRetail Inc. as a way to merge immersive gaming technology with online retail. The core of the business is VRetail Studio, a platform that enables users to build 3D e-commerce spaces without needing to write code. These virtual stores are designed to be accessible across multiple platforms, including standard web browsers on desktops and mobile devices, as well as through virtual reality headsets, ensuring a broad reach. This approach allows brands to craft a narrative and a unique shopping journey, moving beyond the constraints of traditional websites by setting their stores in imaginative environments. VRetail's business model is structured as a freemium service. Clients can use a free-forever tier to publish stores on a VRetail subdomain, which operates on a percentage-of-revenue basis. For those seeking more control and features, premium subscription plans are available that allow for the use of custom domains and retain 100% of the sales revenue. To aid in customer acquisition, stores published on the platform are also featured on VRetail World, a discovery hub designed to attract metaverse and VR enthusiasts who may become new customers for the brands.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Vsvacademy

    Education

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Wall Art by Pat

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Warehouse 215

    Event tech

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Breakout · 51-200 employees

  • Watch Women Play (WWP) operates as a dedicated media platform addressing a significant inefficiency in the rapidly growing women's professional sports market. As viewership and interest in women's athletics reach record highs, fans are often faced with a fragmented and challenging media landscape, making it difficult to track when and where games are being broadcast. The company was established to solve this problem by providing a centralized, reliable resource for sports enthusiasts.The platform aggregates and organizes game schedules and viewing information across multiple leagues and broadcast channels. Its core function is to consolidate data on matchups, teams, and official viewing options into a single, user-friendly interface. This service caters to both dedicated followers and casual fans, simplifying the process of following their favorite teams and players. Tany's extensive background includes serving as a sports editor, authoring a book on the history of Saginaw County sports, and acting as president of the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame. His career in chronicling and organizing sports information provides a deep understanding of the market's needs, positioning WWP as a credible solution to enhance the visibility and accessibility of women's professional sports.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • WattGPT

    Energy

    WattGPT operates an AI-powered workflow automation platform tailored for solar PV designers and electrical engineers. The company asserts that its tools are designed by a licensed Professional Engineer with direct experience in solar design, aiming to distinguish it from more generalized AI products adapted for the industry.The platform's core function is to automate and streamline various aspects of the solar design and permitting process. Its suite of tools addresses several key bottlenecks in the workflow. This includes an AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) Lookup for identifying adopted code editions and permit office details, and an NEC (National Electrical Code) Research assistant that provides project-specific answers from relevant code articles. WattGPT's services extend to document generation, such as creating NEC-compliant permit narratives from project data. It also features a tool for residential load calculations, which can generate an NEC Article 220 compliant calculation from a photograph of an electrical panel and export the results for use in AutoCAD. Further integration with AutoCAD is available through a LISP script that populates project data across drawing sets. The platform also provides project and equipment library management, alongside a feature that interprets plan review comments using AI. The business model appears to be a subscription-based service, offering individual plans with monthly and annual payment options that provide access to all the platform's tools.

    Early stage

  • Wave

    Enterprise software

    Wave provides an AI-powered business operating system designed to help startups align, engage, and perform. The platform integrates goal-setting, performance tracking, and team engagement into a single system, aiming to provide clarity and structure as companies scale. It offers tools such as scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), project management, and a customer relationship management (CRM) system. The company targets the challenge startups face when scaling, where communication can break down and priorities become unclear. Wave's system is built around four steps: aligning the team with clear goals and priorities, keeping the team engaged through transparency and feedback, performing with measurable results, and achieving predictable growth. Wave operates on a freemium model. Its revenue is generated through paid subscription plans that offer increased features and usage limits compared to the free tier. The 'Free' plan is designed for small teams of up to five members to get started. The 'Pro' plan offers unlimited members and advanced AI usage for a monthly fee. An 'Enterprise' plan provides tailored solutions, dedicated support, and custom integrations for larger organizations.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Waylucid

    Event tech

    Waylucid operates in the augmented reality sector, providing a platform that transforms everyday moments into engaging experiences through location-specific insights. The company serves businesses looking to enhance user engagement and gain valuable customer behavior insights. By delivering real-time, contextual overlays and interactive 3D models, Waylucid offers tailored content based on users' exact locations. This approach not only captivates users but also helps businesses build lasting connections and loyalty. The platform is particularly beneficial for events, offering tools like interactive maps and gamified loyalty programs to elevate the impact of events. Waylucid's business model focuses on providing an enterprise-level event management platform, with a Pilot Program offering early access to select businesses. The company targets medium to large market businesses keen on leveraging advanced technology to enhance their event experiences.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • We Recycle Solar

    Energy, Transportation

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Breakout · 51-200 employees

  • WebCreationUS

    Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • WebSelfStorage

    Enterprise software

    Breakout · 51-200 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
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Accelerators and programs

Source: Dealroom, data as of Oct 1, 2026. Venture funding counts venture rounds with a disclosed amount, excluding companies already public or acquired. The last 12 months run from Nov 2025 to Oct 2026.

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