Companies
2,570
Venture, last 12 months
$58.2M
10 rounds
Venture, 2022-2026
$1.0B
Investor firms
152
Venture funding by year
Show as a table
| 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
2,449-2,472 of 2,570 companies
- Vortex Premium Cannabis
Health, Food
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
- Voxy Marketing
Marketing
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
- warehouse apps
Media
Early stage · 1 employees
- Warriors Heart
Health
Breakout · 51-200 employees
- Watch Women Play
Sports
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
- Waves World
Fintech
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
- We Buy Homes Near You
Real estate
Early stage · 2-10 employees
- We Buy Houses In Arizona
Real estate
Early stage · 1 employees
- We Recycle Solar
Energy, Transportation
Early stage · 11-50 employees
- WealthNation.io
Fintech
Early stage · 2-10 employees
- WealthPoint
Health
Early stage · 11-50 employees
- Weare1stchoiceagency
Fintech
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
| 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 |
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