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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.
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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

2,545-2,568 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage

  • Yourwebpro

    Marketing

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Ypmo

    Home & living

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Yrefy

    Fintech

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • The company operated from Phoenix, Arizona, and focused on developing a behavioral health application for the B2B market. The firm's core offering was the EMPWR app, a platform designed to provide affordable and accessible mental healthcare solutions for companies to offer their employees. This application utilized a patent-pending AI engine to deliver personalized recommendations, resources, and connected clinical support. The system was developed to stratify health risks and improve employee wellness and productivity. Yubi Health's business model was centered on a per-member-per-month subscription fee paid by self-funded employers, primarily targeting small to midsize companies with 250 to 10,000 employees. A beta version of the EMPWR app launched in January 2021 through a partnership with Vail Place, a Minnesota-based nonprofit providing recovery services for adults with mental illness. Following user feedback, an updated version, EMPWR app 2.0, was released in August 2021. The company initiated an equity crowdfunding campaign on the StartEngine platform in August 2021 to support its mission. Over its active period, Yubi Health raised a total of approximately $28.8K in funding through a seed round. According to industry data, the company ceased operations around July 2023. The company's stated vision was to shift the U.S. healthcare system from a reactive, sick-care model to one that is preventative, accessible, and affordable.

    Early stage · 11-50 employees · $40K raised

  • Zalmar

    Home & living

    Early stage

  • zaltv

    Travel

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Zeke

    Jobs & recruitment

    Zeke is an innovative platform leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline the job application process. The company primarily serves job seekers who are looking to enhance their chances of landing interviews by providing tailored cover letters and resumes. Operating in the recruitment and job search market, Zeke's business model revolves around offering a freemium service, where users can start for free and then opt for premium features for a fee. The platform decodes job descriptions and generates customized application materials, making the job search process faster and more effective. Zeke generates revenue through subscription fees for advanced features and premium services.

    Early stage

  • Zendoor

    Real estate

    Zendoor operates as a property management firm, established in 2019 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The company was founded by individuals with firsthand experience as multi-family investors and property owners who sought to address inefficiencies within the industry.The firm specializes in the management of small to midsize multifamily buildings, including townhome communities and larger apartment complexes, primarily serving the Phoenix-Scottsdale metropolitan area. Its business model focuses on combining local operational teams with a national-scale technology platform to offer a streamlined management experience for property owners. For property owners, Zendoor provides an online portal with insights into financial performance, access to documents, and work order tracking. The service facilitates electronic payments, fund transfers for maintenance, and conducts quarterly property inspections. For residents, the company offers an online portal for paying rent, submitting maintenance requests, and purchasing renters insurance. The company's core service is a technology-enabled property management platform designed to handle tenant communications, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and budget management. A key development in the company's trajectory occurred on April 29, 2025, when it was announced that Zendoor, then owned by Poplar Homes, would be integrated into Evernest, a national property management company. This move was part of a larger strategy to expand Evernest's multifamily division, incorporating Zendoor's portfolio of over 6,000 units and its local market teams into the Evernest platform.

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Zenjoi

    Gaming, Health

    Zenjoi is a health technology company focused on improving the lives of individuals with dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The VR experiences are grounded in leading research that underscores the importance of physical and cognitive exercises for aging individuals. Zenjoi primarily serves patients with dementia and their caregivers, operating within the health and wellness market. The business model revolves around the development and distribution of VR-based therapeutic activities, generating revenue through the sale of VR experiences and related services. By offering innovative solutions, Zenjoi aims to enhance the quality of life for dementia patients and contribute to ending Alzheimer's disease for future generations.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • ZENMED

    Wellness & beauty

    Early stage · 11-50 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Zero Chaos Coffee operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business, providing a specialized coffee system aimed at professionals, busy households, and individuals in high-responsibility roles. The company's philosophy is centered on transforming a daily coffee routine into a deliberate ritual for achieving mental clarity and focus, rather than simply providing a caffeine boost. It is a veteran-owned business that emphasizes structure and purpose in its product offerings. The core of the company's product line is the 'Zero Series,' a collection of small-batch roasted coffees. Each blend is designed to support a specific mental state required throughout the day, effectively creating a "clarity system". The product range includes: 'ZERO LOGIC' for starting the day with a clean mental slate, 'ZERO FRICTION' as a 'daily driver' for sustained momentum, 'ZERO DISTRACTION' for intense, deep work, and 'ZERO NOISE' for a decaffeinated reset at the end of the day. This approach guides customers to choose a coffee based on their desired state of mind rather than traditional flavor profiles. In addition to its main coffee series, the company offers an 'Entry Series' with sample packs for new customers to experience the system without committing to a full bag. It has also expanded its offerings to include the 'Ember Series,' which consists of herbal teas and calming blends for evening relaxation, and other lines such as Line and Ember series. The business model appears to be based on direct online sales of its coffee, tea, and related merchandise like mugs. The company utilizes a transparent pricing structure and aims to build long-term customer loyalty, positioning itself as a default choice rather than just another option in the crowded coffee market.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • ZetX

    Education

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • ZEZE

    Fintech

    ZEZE Payments provides tailored payment solutions for businesses, catering to both online and in-person transactions. The company offers services for 'Card Not Present' scenarios through virtual terminals and payment gateway integration for websites. For physical retail, it supplies a range of point-of-sale terminals, including the Clover Station Duo and Verifone V6. A key offering from ZEZE Payments is its "0% CLUB," a cash discount program. This program allows businesses to offset processing fees by offering different prices for cash and card payments. A surcharge is applied to non-cash sales, a model that the company notes is particularly effective for service-based industries like restaurants, salons, and cafes. ZEZE Payments also specializes in providing services for businesses categorized as high-risk, which may have been turned away by other payment processors. The company's business model is focused on cost savings for merchants. It offers a free analysis of a potential client's current processor statement to demonstrate exact savings. The application process is designed for quick approval, followed by direct service and installation. The company states it has over 50 employees and representatives serving communities across the nation.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • ZoomOnline

    Telecom

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • zoomStand

    Music, Hosting

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Zounds

    Health

    Zounds Hearing is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the hearing aid industry with advanced technology and superior sound quality. The company primarily serves individuals with hearing impairments, offering products that enhance their auditory experience. Operating in the healthcare and medical devices market, Zounds focuses on delivering hearing aids that are rechargeable, provide exceptional sound clarity, and feature effective noise cancellation. The business model revolves around direct sales through their website and physical hearing centers, where customers can also receive free hearing tests. Revenue is generated through the sale of hearing aids and related services. Zounds differentiates itself by offering high-quality, technologically advanced hearing aids at an affordable price point, making advanced hearing solutions accessible to a broader audience.

    Breakout · 51-200 employees · $83.2M raised

  • ZPower

    Energy

    ZPower is pioneering a bold new frontier in global energy by developing and deploying breakthrough technologies that deliver constant, clean, and low-cost power for the world. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to an abundant, sustainable energy future by unlocking revolutionary solutions that go beyond incremental improvements, targeting true game-changers in power generation.At the heart of ZPower’s vision is our Energy Moonshot Factory, a state-of-the-art skunkworks campus designed to identify, validate, and scale disruptive energy innovations. Here, inventors, scientists, and engineers will have the resources, mentorship, and funding to transform experimental breakthroughs into scalable, real-world technologies. Our approach is not about competing with existing solutions, but rather about leapfrogging limitations—bringing forward energy platforms that can operate continuously, without harmful emissions, at a fraction of current costs.We are focused on technologies such as zero-point energy systems, advanced magnetic motors, cold fusion, and quantum-based power generation. Each of these represents the potential to fundamentally reshape how humanity powers homes, industries, and transportation. By establishing a portfolio of revolutionary energy ventures, ZPower will spin out companies that deliver targeted applications, from residential power units to industrial-scale systems, ensuring both rapid adoption and global scalability.Within the first three years, ZPower aims to expand its skunkworks laboratories across at least five strategic global locations, creating a decentralized innovation network for resilience, security, and collaboration. This structure will allow teams worldwide to test, validate, and launch technologies rapidly, while maintaining strong intellectual property protection and commercialization pathways.Our financial roadmap reflects our bold ambitions. ZPower is structured to attract visionary investors who recognize the unparalleled potential of disruptive energy technologies. We project an initial $125 million in early capital, growing to over $2 billion in investment by year three. With these resources, ZPower will not only fund research and prototyping but also establish manufacturing, distribution, and deployment pipelines to bring revolutionary energy products to market.By year five, ZPower’s name will be globally synonymous with abundance, innovation, and sustainability. Our solutions will enable affordable, uninterrupted power for communities, businesses, and nations—helping solve critical challenges such as energy poverty, climate change, and the instability of existing grids. We envision a future where every person, regardless of location or circumstance, has access to reliable, clean energy.ZPower is more than a company—it is a movement to redefine humanity’s relationship with energy. Through bold vision, relentless innovation, and global collaboration, we are committed to delivering the breakthrough technologies that will power a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

    Early stage · 2-10 employees

  • Early stage

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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