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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

529–552 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Constraal

    Robotics

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Constructiv

    Real estate

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Convera, formerly the business-to-business payment arm of Western Union, is a non-bank B2B cross-border payments company. The company provides technology-led payment solutions to a broad range of organizations globally, serving customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers and CFOs in various industries, including NGOs, financial institutions, and education. Convera's business model is built on its global settlement network and its technology-led payment solutions that are designed to reduce friction, improve cash flow, and enable businesses to operate globally with confidence. The company leverages artificial intelligence to process emails in multiple languages, accurately identify and redact sensitive financial data, and automatically route inquiries to the appropriate team.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • CoQau

    Fashion

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Corbins

    Energy

    Late stage · 501–1000 employees

  • Cordia Creating Energy designs, builds, operates, and maintains energy systems that help communities reach their full potential. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including municipalities, commercial enterprises, and residential communities, primarily within the North American market. Cordia's business model revolves around providing end-to-end energy solutions, from initial design and financing to ongoing operation and maintenance. This approach ensures that clients receive a tailored, reliable, and sustainable energy system that meets both current and future needs. Revenue is generated through long-term service contracts, project financing, and operational management fees. Cordia's expertise in the latest energy innovations allows it to offer cost-effective and forward-thinking solutions, helping clients achieve their sustainability and budgetary goals.

    Breakout · 201–500 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • CostForge AI

    Enterprise software

    CostForge AI operates an AI-powered platform for should-cost estimation specifically designed for the manufacturing sector. The company targets procurement teams, finance analysts, and hardware founders, providing them with data-driven cost analysis to strengthen their position in supplier negotiations. The business model appears to be a tiered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription, indicated by references to different plan levels and a free initial analysis to encourage user adoption. The platform delivers cost breakdowns for manufactured parts in under 60 seconds, a significant reduction from traditional cost estimating tools that can require extensive training and high licensing fees. It supports six primary manufacturing processes: CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, die casting, stamping, and sand casting. A key feature is the ability to compare costs across ten global sourcing regions, allowing for comprehensive landed-cost analysis. The platform's calculations are based on parametric cost models calibrated against sources like BLS labor data and LME commodity prices. To further enhance its utility in global sourcing, the platform includes a built-in tariff and duty calculator. This tool uses HTS codes and incorporates Section 301 China surcharges, providing users with a more accurate total cost of ownership. The system can analyze CAD drawings (STEP, DXF) and PDF files using AI to automatically extract part specifications, or users can input parameters manually. For intellectual property protection, all file processing occurs in-browser, and files are not stored by the platform. The service is complemented by an AI Supply Chain Advisor that offers guidance on negotiation strategies.

    Early stage

  • Couchsurfing

    Travel, Telecom

    Couchsurfing is a global hospitality exchange service that connects travelers with a network of hosts who offer free short-term accommodation. The platform operates on a subscription-based business model, requiring members in some countries to pay a fee to access the service. While hosts are not permitted to charge for lodging, the company generates revenue through these member contributions. The service is accessible via its website and mobile app, catering to a community of travelers and hosts interested in cultural exchange and shared experiences rather than monetary transactions for accommodation.Couchsurfing's primary market consists of budget-conscious travelers, backpackers, and individuals seeking authentic travel experiences by connecting with locals. The platform fosters a community-driven ecosystem where the main value proposition is the cultural exchange and social interaction between hosts and guests. The company has transitioned from a non-profit to a for-profit entity, a move that has been met with mixed reactions from its user base. Despite the controversy, the platform continues to operate, leveraging its extensive database of users as its main asset.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees · $22.6M raised

  • Coupleyfit

    Wellness & beauty

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Courtyardly operates as a career-launching community platform with a focus on educational technology for student success. She identified the challenges faced by artists and dance company owners and aimed to solve them through a dedicated technology platform.The business targets students, professionals, teachers, educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Its core offering is a platform for building and managing digital portfolios designed to showcase a user's professional journey and creative work to recruiters, colleges, and clients. For educators, Courtyardly provides virtual creative classrooms aligned with National Core Arts Standards, enabling them to track student progress and manage their classrooms. The platform also includes business management tools that allow users to monetize their talents by selling products or teaching skills. Revenue is generated through various service tiers and subscriptions. These include one-time setup fees for professional portfolios and business listings, as well as ongoing 'CreativeCare' subscriptions for portfolio management, content updates, and promotional services. The company also partners with schools, colleges, and youth development programs to implement its solutions.Courtyardly's services are structured to offload the technical and administrative burdens from its users. Clients provide their assets, and the company's team creates, manages, and promotes the digital portfolios and business presences on their behalf. This includes creating professional bios, curating content, and promoting brands through featured ads and social media channels. The platform also features sections for courses, events, and job opportunities, fostering a community environment where users can find talent and opportunities.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Covalint

    Marketing, Enterprise software

    Covalint focuses on transforming go-to-market (GTM) strategies for companies that have an over-reliance on leadership for sales. It serves businesses with underdeveloped or misaligned sales tools and systems, whose growth is dependent on individual efforts rather than a structured process.The firm implements a proprietary four-step methodology: Foundation, Orchestration, Scaling, and Optimization. This process begins with an assessment of the client's existing sales framework, followed by the implementation of an appropriate technology stack. Covalint then establishes operational rhythms and partnerships to facilitate scaling, and finally automates the system to provide clear visibility and performance metrics.The business model is centered on providing this transformational service which combines technology, operational expertise, and GTM experience. The ultimate goal is to create a repeatable revenue engine for its clients, which leads to lower customer acquisition costs, shorter sales cycles, and predictable financial outcomes that align sales, executive, and finance teams.

    Early stage

  • Coworking on 15th Ave was created for hard-working people to get out of their homes and work safely from an office environment. Our mission is to provide workspace for professionals from all fields, who enjoy working in a quiet environment conducive to a healthy lifestyle.Our building provides a variety of options for workspaces designed to suit your needs. From small private spaces to shared open spaces, we have what you are looking for, including an outdoor patio! We are located in midtown Phoenix and are on the 15th Avenue bike path

    1 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Courseaicreate.com is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to simplify the creation and sale of online courses. The platform is designed for educators, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to develop high-quality educational content without needing technical skills. Operating in the e-learning market, Courseaicreate.com uses AI to generate course outlines and detailed lessons, significantly reducing the time and effort required to produce educational material. The business model is subscription-based, offering users access to its AI tools and additional marketing features that help them sell their courses more effectively. Revenue is generated through subscription fees and a commission on sales made through the platform. The platform also offers a white-label solution, allowing users to brand the courses as their own. Key clients include individual educators, small businesses, and large educational institutions.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Createhuman

    Event tech

    Early stage · 1 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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