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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.
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

553–576 of 2,570 companies

  • Creation RE + PE

    Real estate

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELZ) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company operating in the regenerative medicine sector, with a focus on immunology, endocrinology, urology, neurology, and orthopedics. Warbington, with a background in accounting and over two decades of experience in finance and operations within the agriculture industry, began investing in early-stage biotech companies in 2006 before establishing Creative Medical. The company's business strategy centers on developing and commercializing novel biological therapeutics. The company's revenue model involves the sale of disposable kits for autologous procedures and the potential licensing of its therapeutic technologies. Creative Medical Technology Holdings has developed several platforms, including ImmCelz®, a personalized immunotherapy platform, and AlloStem™, an allogeneic cell therapy platform. The ImmCelz® platform works by extracting a patient's own immune cells, which are then "reprogrammed" outside the body by being cultured with factors from universal donor cells before being reinjected. This process is believed to give the immune cells regenerative properties. The company is also advancing its iPSCelz™ platform, which focuses on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in collaboration with Greenstone Biosciences. Key products in the company's pipeline include treatments for chronic lower back pain, erectile dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, and diabetes. StemSpine® is a patented, non-surgical procedure for chronic lower back pain that uses a patient's own stem cells or AlloStem™ cells to reduce pain and improve mobility. For erectile dysfunction, the company offers CaverStem®, a procedure that uses a patient's own stem cells to repair damaged tissue in individuals who do not respond to conventional drugs. A similar approach is used in FemCelz® for treating female sexual dysfunction, specifically loss of genital sensitivity and dryness. Additionally, the company is developing CELZ-201 for Type 1 Diabetes, which has received FDA clearance for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Creator Service Co. provides post-production services to YouTube creators worldwide. The company's core offerings include video editing, thumbnail design, and creating short-form videos, all tailored to a creator's specific style and channel goals. Their business model is designed to function as a behind-the-scenes partner, managing the editing process to allow content creators to focus on filming, storytelling, and audience growth. Clients are assigned a dedicated team, including a project manager, to ensure a polished final product that aligns with their vision. The company operates on a subscription-based model and offers a trial edit process for prospective clients. Creator Service Co. targets story-driven content, aiming to create polished edits and intentional partnerships that connect with a creator's audience on a weekly basis.The agency's mission is to alleviate the time-consuming nature of post-production for storytellers, enabling them to scale their channels and regain creative freedom. By handling cuts, pacing, and overall polish, they help creators avoid overwhelm and maintain a consistent upload schedule. The service includes collaboration with editors to create custom video content and eye-catching thumbnails designed to boost engagement. They have worked with creators such as Kelsey Dangerous, Wanderlust Alley, and Harrison Webb.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Creoso Corporation

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • CritViz

    Education

    Early stage

  • Crypto Canary Network provides Web3 solutions, specializing in custom application development, blockchain integration, and decentralized applications. The firm's services are designed to enhance security, transparency, and efficiency for its business clients. The company develops scalable and secure applications that utilize decentralized technology. Its offerings include the integration of blockchain technology through smart contracts and decentralized apps. Crypto Canary Network also develops NFT marketplaces to facilitate the minting, sale, and trade of digital assets. In the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) space, the company builds financial applications such as lending platforms and decentralized exchanges. Other services include the development of blockchain-based casino solutions and real-world asset tokenization platforms. There is another entity, CryptoCanary (cryptocanary.app), which was presented on Product Hunt in 2019 as a community-driven, web-based reviews platform for researching crypto projects. However, the associated website is currently under construction. Scam detector websites have given the cryptocanary.app domain a low trust score, flagging it for high-risk activity, though they note this does not definitively mean it is a scam.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • CTRL Analytics

    Real estate

    CTRL Analytics provides specialized, custom reporting solutions for commercial real estate companies that utilize MRI Software. The firm focuses on transforming unruly data into clear, actionable insights, addressing the common challenge where real estate firms spend a significant amount of time formatting and creating reports. By building custom dashboards and reports, CTRL Analytics enables clients to better understand their operations and make informed strategic decisions. The company's process involves an initial discovery call to understand a client's reporting needs, followed by the development of tailored reports with client involvement. The core service is designed to save clients time and money by handling the intricacies of data extraction and presentation from MRI Software, an area in which the CTRL Analytics team possesses deep expertise. They position themselves as not just report builders, but also as passionate educators who train client teams on MRI best practices and new data strategies. Located in Phoenix, AZ, the company guarantees its services will provide a return on investment of at least ten times the cost.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Vionix provides an AI-powered emergency response platform for use in buildings and across campuses, targeting schools and public venues. The system is designed to connect municipal systems and first responders, offering predictive threat intelligence and instant response guidance. It integrates with building sensors, 911 systems, and panic buttons to detect threats. The company's technology analyzes building layouts, predicts threat movement, and calculates optimal evacuation routes for individuals inside. In the event of an emergency, the system sends immediate alerts with turn-by-turn navigation guidance to mobile devices. It aims to transition emergency response from static plans to a dynamic system that adapts to evolving threats in real-time. The platform also includes features for casualty tracking, medical triage, and resource allocation. Vionix's stated mission is to save lives during school emergencies by using artificial intelligence to provide split-second guidance.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • CULT Artisan Beverage Company, founded in 1997 in Phoenix, specializes in creating custom craft beverages that enhance the consumer experience. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual consumers, food service operators, and lifestyle brands. Operating primarily in the beverage industry, CULT focuses on the development and distribution of unique products such as artisan roasted coffee, botanical bottles, and coffee liqueurs. The business model revolves around direct sales through their online platform and collaborations with other brands, generating revenue from product sales and partnerships. CULT's commitment to innovation is evident in their continuous exploration of new ingredients and flavors, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the craft beverage market. The company also emphasizes transparency and quality, inviting clients to tour their facility and witness the natural, hand-roasted processes.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $500K raised

  • CultureHUB

    Event tech

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Custom Business Capital Group operates as a business funding and consulting firm, focusing on providing entrepreneurs with customized capital solutions to foster growth and stability. The firm's philosophy is that since no two businesses are identical, their funding strategies should also be distinct. It undertakes an in-depth analysis of each client's business model, financial standing, and growth objectives before identifying suitable funding options.The company serves a diverse client base, from startups to established businesses, seeking various forms of capital. Its service portfolio includes working capital financing, startup funding programs, equipment financing, commercial real estate funding, and expansion capital. Beyond securing funds, the firm also provides strategic consulting services such as capital structuring, funding strategy, cash flow support, and business planning.The business model centers on acting as an intermediary, matching businesses with appropriate financing programs from its nationwide network of lending partners. The process is designed to be transparent, with a focus on a personalized, relationship-driven service. Custom Business Capital Group manages the funding process for clients, from initial strategy and lender matching to final coordination, aiming to help business owners navigate the complexities of financing with clarity.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 51–200 employees

  • Early stage · 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
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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