Phoenix
Venture 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
481–504 of 2,570 companies
- claroSHIELD
Food
claroSHIELD delivers custom nanotechnology solutions designed to purify air, surfaces, and water for agro-environmental industries. The company's protocol utilizes technology originally developed for NASA, which is approved by the FDA, to continuously destroy various airborne and surface-deposited pathogens. This technology is centered around Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO), a process that uses UV light to activate nano titanium dioxide particles, creating highly reactive agents that break down pollutants and pathogens. The firm's solutions are positioned as a non-toxic, continuous-protection alternative to traditional chemical-based cleaning methods, requiring only light and water to function. The technology is classified as an FDA Class II medical device. This classification is for devices with a moderate risk level, requiring special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness. The core of the technology, developed to solve challenges in the sealed environment of the International Space Station, was initially an ethylene scrubber to prevent produce from ripening and decaying quickly. On Earth, this has been adapted to eliminate a wide range of pathogens, mold, mildew, and VOCs. claroSHIELD serves a diverse client base, including hospitality, property management, education, transportation, agriculture, and food production. For agricultural clients, the company offers its 'Amen Juice' product line, a biocontrol solution and bio-stimulant that aims to increase crop yields, improve plant health, and lower the need for synthetic chemicals and water. In hospitality and property management, the focus is on eliminating odors, preventing mold and mildew, and providing a certifiably clean environment. For the food and produce industry, the technology can extend the shelf life of products. The business model appears to involve the sale of its proprietary products like 'Amen Juice', consulting services, and the implementation of its Protective Control and Optimization Protocol (PCOP) for various environments.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Classic cars
Transportation
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Clean & Brite Pools
Hosting
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- CleanClaimRx
Health
CleanClaimRx provides revenue cycle management resources specifically designed for independent medical practices. The company addresses the financial challenges faced by smaller practices, which often lack the extensive systems and expertise available to large enterprise health systems. His background includes managing financial operations and leading turnarounds for major healthcare organizations, such as health systems with over $1 billion in physician revenue, national retail clinic networks with more than 1,000 locations, and various multi-site practices. Clark's expertise also extends to value-based care, where he has overseen payer contracting and delegation for numerous value-based agreements. This extensive experience from large-scale operations has been translated into the core offerings of CleanClaimRx.The company's product is a platform that delivers practical resources, including denial management playbooks, accounts receivable (AR) optimization frameworks, and clean claim disciplines. Instead of a technology-centric solution or direct consulting, CleanClaimRx focuses on providing intelligence and actionable frameworks in plain English. The offerings include tools, benchmarks, a resource library, and automation insights. One of its introductory products is a free guide called "Road to Cash," which outlines a seven-stage map for maximizing collections, complete with KPI benchmarks and an optimization checklist to help practices identify revenue leaks.
Early stage
- Clear Title Agency of Arizona
Fintech, Real estate
Breakout · 51–200 employees
- Clear-Care
Hosting, Semiconductors
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- ClearClaim
Health
ClearClaim, founded in 2023, operates as a business-to-business software-as-a-service (B2B SaaS) company that provides an AI-powered platform for healthcare administration. The firm's core market is healthcare providers in the United States, including a diverse range of practices such as dental, vision, physical therapy, behavioral health, primary care, and medical spas. ClearClaim's business model is centered on a subscription service for its software, designed to reduce administrative burdens and improve revenue cycle management for its clients. The product, described as an 'Operating System for Healthcare Eligibility & Benefits,' integrates with existing Practice Management Systems (PMS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR). Its primary function is to automate the insurance verification process. Key features include automated eligibility checks that run prior to patient appointments, AI-driven summaries of patient benefits, and a proactive denial prevention system that identifies and flags potential claim issues. The principal benefits for healthcare practices are a reduction in manual administrative work, the elimination of costly claim denials, and the maximization of revenue and claim payouts.
Early stage
ClearPath Innovation Partners specializes in transforming the complex landscape of AI technologies into clear, actionable strategies for businesses. The company focuses on helping leaders make informed decisions about AI investments, whether to build, buy, or outsource, to achieve strategic goals such as increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and empowering employees. Operating in sectors like Tech, eCommerce, FinTech, Healthcare, and HCM, ClearPath serves as a bridge between AI technology and business outcomes, addressing common challenges like workflow integration and data quality. The business model revolves around providing tailored solutions that deliver measurable results, ensuring clients can navigate the fast-paced AI innovation landscape effectively. By leveraging decades of experience and a deep understanding of market dynamics, ClearPath positions itself as a trusted partner for long-term growth.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- ClearVoice
Marketing
ClearVoice operates as a comprehensive content marketing platform and talent network, designed to streamline the content creation process for businesses. Their journey reflects a deep understanding of digital strategy, having previously built and sold other online marketing ventures. This background informed their creation of ClearVoice as a solution to connect brands with vetted creative professionals more effectively.The company's business model is centered on providing managed content services through subscription and on-demand plans. It serves a diverse client base, from small and mid-sized businesses to large enterprises, by offering an end-to-end production workflow. This process involves dedicated project managers, editors, and strategists who oversee content from ideation to final approval, ensuring it aligns with the client's brand voice and marketing objectives. Revenue is generated by managing these content plans, which gives clients access to a network of vetted freelance writers, designers, and editors across more than 200 industries without needing to expand their in-house teams.The ClearVoice platform is a key component of its offering, acting as a centralized hub for collaboration. It features tools for managing assignments, providing feedback, and tracking project progress through a shared dashboard and interactive calendar. For freelancers, the platform offers a space to create a detailed portfolio, set their own pay rates, and be matched with assignments based on their expertise. Payments are handled directly through the platform via PayPal, simplifying the administrative process for both parties. In February 2019, ClearVoice was acquired by Fiverr, a major marketplace for freelance services, for a reported $20 million. Despite the acquisition, ClearVoice continues to operate as an autonomous brand and product, maintaining its focus on the premium content marketing space.
Early stage · 201–500 employees · $5.1M raised
Clearway Community Energy was the commercial name for the thermal energy business of Clearway Energy, Inc. . This division operated thermal infrastructure assets that provided district energy services, including steam, hot water, and chilled water, to a diverse client base such as universities, hospitals, businesses, and governmental customers across the United States. In October 2021, Clearway Energy, Inc. announced a binding agreement to sell this thermal business to the investment firm KKR for approximately $1.9 billion, a transaction that was finalized in May 2022. The sale was a strategic move to provide Clearway with significant financial flexibility to fund future growth objectives in its core renewable energy sectors. The broader Clearway ecosystem consists of Clearway Energy Group, a privately held developer and operator of clean energy projects, and its publicly traded affiliate, Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN, CWEN.A). Clearway Energy Group was formed on August 31, 2018, when Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) acquired NRG Energy's renewables platform. Distinct from the now-sold thermal business, the company has a major focus on community solar through its Clearway Community Solar division, which was established in January 2015 and formerly known as NRG Community Solar. This service allows residential and commercial customers to subscribe to a portion of a local solar farm and receive energy credits that reduce their utility bills, without needing to install panels on their own property. The community solar model generates revenue through customer subscriptions for these solar bill credits. Clearway develops, builds, and operates these solar farms, managing the entire process from construction to customer subscriptions, serving markets in states like Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Minnesota.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Clipdart
Event tech
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Cloth & Flame
Travel
Breakout · 51–200 employees
- Cloud Tech Gurus
Enterprise software
This entity operates as a sourcing solutions provider for businesses, aiming to streamline the procurement process. The core service involves assigning a dedicated consultant, referred to as a 'Guru', to manage a significant portion of a client's sourcing project. This management includes documenting business requirements, building the Request for Proposal (RFP), and sourcing pre-screened vendors, which reportedly reduces the client's time spent on these activities by 70%.The business model appears to be a B2B service offered at no direct cost to the client business seeking solutions. The company is vendor-agnostic, meaning it does not favor specific technology or service providers. Revenue is likely generated through referral partnerships with the vendors that are ultimately selected by the client, as the text mentions that referral partners are a key component of its success.In addition to its core sourcing service, the company cultivates a network of industry professionals and consultants. This network serves as a platform for members to gain exposure, build relationships, and find new opportunities, creating a symbiotic ecosystem of referrals and partnerships.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- clouddata.solutions
Hosting
Cloud Data Solutions specializes in delivering robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure and Fabric platforms. The company focuses on enhancing productivity by providing elemental frameworks that remove common technical challenges and accelerate the delivery of cloud data solutions. These frameworks are enterprise-grade toolsets designed to ensure rapid results and stable practices within a client's data estate. The business model revolves around offering a suite of cloud-native frameworks that host administrative tasks, tools, and utilities within secure containers in Azure. This architecture allows enterprise teams to administer and configure analytics, ELT, ML AI, or other data workloads securely without requiring Contributor access rights to Azure resources. Cloud Data Solutions serves enterprise clients looking to optimize their workloads, such as resource cost monitoring and source data storage management. The company generates revenue by partnering with businesses to architect, design, and rapidly develop cloud data solutions, ensuring compliance with strict data and application governance requirements. The market it operates in includes enterprises seeking to enhance their cloud data capabilities, particularly those utilizing Azure Databricks for their ELT and lakehouse solutions.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- CloudSkills.io
Security
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- CloudspeakAI
Enterprise software
CloudspeakAI provides strategic frameworks and governance tools for organizations navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence adoption. The firm targets senior leaders and executive teams, addressing common challenges such as unclear strategy, unmanaged risk, and fragmented execution in corporate AI initiatives.The company's core offerings are centered on AI strategy, governance, and decision-making frameworks. These products are designed to help leadership define clear AI strategies aligned with business priorities, establish robust governance and policy structures, and reduce operational, legal, and reputational risks associated with AI. CloudspeakAI serves organizations that aim to implement artificial intelligence responsibly and at a significant scale.The business model focuses on delivering practical, decision-ready, and self-service products. This approach allows client organizations to implement AI governance and strategy without relying on lengthy and costly consulting engagements, enabling them to move forward with confidence and executive clarity.
Early stage · 1 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Clustermelt
Enterprise software
Clustermelt is a secondary-market GPU brokerage based in Phoenix, Arizona, that facilitates end-to-end transactions for enterprise GPU hardware. He remains personally involved in the company's deal-making processes. The firm operates as a brokerage, not a passive marketplace, actively managing each stage of the deal. For sellers—including operators with post-upgrade, decommissioned, or idle GPU inventory—Clustermelt connects their hardware with a network of funded, qualified buyers, managing the entire transaction to convert depreciating assets into capital. For buyers, the company taps its vetted network of suppliers to source specific hardware, such as NVIDIA's H100, A100, and L40S GPUs, as well as fully configured servers. This model addresses common market friction points like inventory depreciation, unqualified inquiries, and protracted deal negotiations. A core component of Clustermelt's value proposition is its data-driven approach to pricing. The company provides quotes based on live market data and publishes its pricing methodology, which synthesizes information from dealer listings, supplier quotes, and its own closed deals. To further enhance market transparency, Clustermelt offers a free monthly GPU market-intelligence report that details pricing trends and supply dynamics for used enterprise GPUs. Every transaction includes a buyer acceptance-testing window to ensure the hardware matches its represented condition, mitigating risks for all parties.
Early stage · 1 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- CO+HOOTS
Education
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- cobaltsilver
Travel
Early stage
- Coco & Rho
Fashion
Coco Rho operates in the eco-friendly fashion market, offering sustainable and stylish apparel designed for individuals who value self-expression and comfort. The company primarily serves fashion-forward consumers looking for unique designs that reflect their personal style. Coco Rho's product line includes graphic tees and embroidered hats, characterized by themes such as Y2K nostalgia, vibrant florals, and vintage vibes. The business model focuses on direct-to-consumer sales, leveraging online platforms to reach a broad audience. Revenue is generated through the sale of these fashion items, with an emphasis on quality, durability, and sustainability. Coco Rho's mission is to empower individuals to express themselves through fashion while supporting community and environmental initiatives.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- COCO5
Food
COCO5 is a beverage company offering a coconut water-based sports drink designed for hydration and recovery. The formula is centered on coconut water, which provides five naturally occurring electrolytes: potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. In 2022, the brand was acquired by the investment banking firm Loop Capital and NBA All-Star Devin Booker. COCO5's business model is centered on retail sales through a wide distribution network and direct-to-consumer sales online. The company sells its products in major retail chains across North America, including Target, CVS, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kroger, with a retail footprint of over 7,000 locations. The business has expanded its focus from solely professional athletes to include health-conscious consumers, active families, and the wellness market, with plans for growth in hospitality and international markets. The company generates revenue through the sale of its bottled beverages. Following a $10 million funding round in January 2026, the company is focused on scaling operations, expanding its retail presence globally, and accelerating product innovation.
Early stage · 11–50 employees · $11.5M raised
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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