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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

1,297–1,320 of 2,570 companies

  • Luna Books operates in the personalized gift market, specializing in the creation and sale of custom, hand-illustrated storybooks. The company's business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce, having initially established its market presence on the Etsy platform.Revenue is generated through the online sale of these physical books. The customer journey involves selecting a story theme, personalizing it with names and custom characters that can be made to resemble the recipients, and then previewing the entire book in real-time before purchase. This pre-order preview function is a key feature of its service, designed to ensure customer satisfaction and manage expectations.The primary client base consists of individuals purchasing gifts for family members across various relationships and occasions, such as for grandchildren, nieces, new siblings, and birthdays. The product's appeal is rooted in its emotional and sentimental value, positioning it as a keepsake item.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Luna Veterinary Care specializes in providing compassionate at-home euthanasia services for pets in Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding areas. The business focuses on offering a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience for dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to say goodbye in the comfort of their own homes. The service includes pain relief and sedation for the pet, followed by intravenous euthanasia medication to ensure a peaceful passing. Additionally, Luna Veterinary Care offers aftercare services, including aquamation and the spreading of ashes in Prescott, AZ. The company operates on a transparent pricing model with no hidden fees, catering primarily to pet owners seeking a humane and empathetic end-of-life solution for their beloved animals. Luna Veterinary Care generates revenue through its specialized services, which are tailored to meet the emotional and practical needs of pet owners during a difficult time. The business is led by experienced veterinarians who are dedicated to providing comfort and easing pain during the final moments of a pet's life.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Lunex Designs LLC is a Phoenix-based telecommunications engineering firm specializing in the design and permitting of fiber-optic infrastructure projects. Although a newly established firm, its leadership team brings over two decades of combined experience in the telecommunications sector, including direct municipal-side experience reviewing utility plans and coordinating requirements. The firm operates primarily in Arizona and Nevada, serving a client base that includes network owners, engineering firms, contractors, and turnkey construction teams. Lunex Designs positions itself as a critical partner in the development of fiber networks by delivering accurate, constructible, and permit-ready plans grounded in extensive local jurisdictional knowledge. The company's business model focuses on supporting the design phase of turnkey projects, allowing construction contractors to manage the build-out while Lunex handles the engineering and permitting complexities. Core services encompass outside plant (OSP) fiber design and drafting, the development of high-level designs and KMZ files, underground conduit design, and securing right-of-way and utility permits. The company's methodology emphasizes a feedback loop between the design and field teams, using survey-informed data to ensure plans reflect real-world conditions. This integrated workflow covers utility research, jurisdictional coordination, field-data coordination, white lining, staking, and as-built support, streamlining the process from initial concept through to construction.

    Early stage

  • Lupix Design

    Event tech

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Luxcon Mobile

    Real estate

    Luxcon Mobile, LLC is a Phoenix, Arizona-based company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom luxury shipping container conversions. The firm provides mobile, modular solutions for a variety of sectors, including commercial, construction, residential, and event-based clients. Its product portfolio includes high-end mobile offices, portable restrooms, container homes, and other modular buildings, all designed to offer flexibility without compromising on quality. The company offers a streamlined, end-to-end process, transforming raw shipping container structures into fully finished, turnkey spaces. Clients can opt for fully customized environments, which typically have a move-in ready timeframe of four to six weeks, or choose from a selection of curated, pre-designed solutions for immediate deployment. Every unit is crafted with premium materials and refined finishes, underscoring the company's focus on a high-end market segment. A key aspect of Luxcon Mobile's business model is its comprehensive service, which includes professional installation and ongoing 24/7 concierge support to ensure long-term performance and reliability. The company operates as a state-licensed manufacturer in Arizona, and all its units are reviewed and certified by licensed structural engineers to meet strict standards for safety and structural integrity. According to public records, the Limited Liability Company's members include Kevin Deinzer and Ronald Mcclure.

    Early stage

  • LuxMist

    Home & living, Consumer electronics

    LuxMist LLC specializes in high-pressure outdoor cooling systems designed for both commercial and residential markets. The core of LuxMist's product line consists of high-pressure misting fan kits. These systems utilize a 1000 PSI pump to create an ultra-fine mist that cools surrounding air by up to 30°F through flash evaporation, a process designed to cool without causing dampness. The kits are comprehensive, including commercial-grade fans, professional nozzles, and all necessary tubing and fittings for setup. In addition to fixed systems, the company offers add-on fans and is developing portable misting options for temporary setups like events and pop-ups. LuxMist also provides seasonal heating products to extend the usability of outdoor spaces into cooler months. The business operates on a direct-to-client model, serving both individual homeowners and a range of commercial enterprises. Key commercial clients include restaurants, bars, resorts, event venues, and construction sites. Revenue is generated through the sale of these systems, equipment rentals for events, and value-added services. LuxMist provides custom system consultations to help clients design a layout for their space and offers professional "White Glove" installation services in the Phoenix, AZ, and Miami, FL, metropolitan areas. The company targets its sales efforts toward regions with hot and humid climates, such as Arizona, Florida, and Texas.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • LVX Capital

    Real estate

    LVX Capital is a prominent hard money lender based in Arizona, catering primarily to real estate investors. The company specializes in providing fast and flexible funding solutions for both owner-occupied and investment properties. LVX Capital's core offerings include fix and flip loans, which are designed to provide quick and accessible funding for purchasing, renovating, and selling properties. This service is particularly tailored for investors aiming for profitable turnarounds. Additionally, LVX Capital offers Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, which focus on the cash flow of rental properties rather than personal income. This product allows investors to expand their portfolios based on rental income potential, making it easier to qualify for financing without traditional income verification. By streamlining the approval process, LVX Capital enables investors to grow their assets and income through efficient, rental-backed funding. The company's business model revolves around providing specialized financial products that meet the unique needs of real estate investors, thereby generating revenue through interest and fees associated with these loans. LVX Capital's market is primarily focused on Arizona, where it has established itself as a top choice for hard money lending.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Breakout · 201–500 employees

  • Early stage

  • Maggie's Place is a non-profit organization providing housing and comprehensive support services to homeless pregnant and parenting women. The first residence, The Magdalene House, was a renovated 1926 bungalow that opened its doors after nine months of volunteer construction work. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity, primarily serving Maricopa County, Arizona, with additional locations in Ohio. Its operational model is centered on providing a safe, community-based home environment for women aged 18 and over, from pregnancy through the first year of their baby's life. Residents receive access to a suite of services designed to foster self-sufficiency and break cycles of trauma and poverty. This support framework utilizes a Trauma-Informed Care approach. Core services include housing, food, and infant supplies, alongside structured programs such as case management, substance abuse counseling, financial literacy education, job training, and various parenting classes. Maggie's Place has expanded significantly since its inception, now operating multiple homes, a transitional apartment complex, and a Family Success Center for ongoing alumnae support. To support its mission, the organization also runs a social enterprise, Maggie's Thrift, in Phoenix. The client base consists of women facing homelessness, often disconnected from family support and prior prenatal care, who are seeking a stable environment to welcome their children and rebuild their lives.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • MagicHow

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • MagiqWorx, Inc. is a technology company developing artificial intelligence-enabled mobile applications designed to streamline everyday consumer tasks. The firm’s stated goal is to reduce friction in daily routines through applications that are intuitive and secure. This experience informs the company's focus on security and reliability. Badjatia manages the financial strategy and operations, leveraging his expertise in guiding startups and a background in financial governance. He holds a degree in Finance from Columbia University. MagiqWorx's flagship product is GAIL (Your Grocery AI Lane), an AI-powered mobile app aimed at simplifying meal planning and grocery shopping for busy families. The application assists users in planning meals, comparing prices, organizing shopping lists, and purchasing from their preferred stores. The objective of GAIL is to make healthy eating more accessible, affordable, and less time-consuming. The app is currently available to users via a waitlist. The company's business model appears to be direct-to-consumer (B2C). Its product development philosophy is rooted in human-centered design and behavioral science to create engaging user experiences. MagiqWorx also emphasizes gamification to make routine tasks more rewarding and maintains a strict data privacy policy, stating that it does not sell user information or use it to train public models.

    Early stage

  • Magnano Advisory is a strategic financial advisory firm offering fractional, project-based, and acting CFO services. His career is highlighted by his role at Medicx Health, which he guided from being a growth-stage company with limited cash flow to a successful $95 million sale to OptimizeRx in 2023. This exit serves as a foundational experience for the advisory's approach. Leveraging this background, Magnano established the firm to provide targeted financial leadership to a select group of clients. The firm caters to startup, hyper-growth, turnaround, and exit-stage companies, primarily serving CEOs, founders, and private equity operating partners. It specializes in sectors such as healthcare, technology, insurance, services, and pharmacy benefit management (PBM). Services are structured to meet the specific needs and intensity of each client's situation. Core offerings include comprehensive fractional CFO leadership, project-based financial transformation, exit readiness preparation, and board-level strategic advisory. The firm's business model is flexible, with engagement structures that include flat-fee retainers, defined project-based scopes, and near-full-time acting CFO roles designed for companies undergoing active transactions, turnarounds, or rapid scaling. The advisory focuses on implementing the financial discipline and infrastructure necessary for scaling, board reporting, and value creation. It addresses common failure points in founder-built finance stacks and prepares companies for their next capital event or acquisition by focusing on the key areas that buyers scrutinize during due diligence.

    Early stage

  • Magnifyly

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Magpie Studios LLC

    Enterprise software

    Magpie Studios LLC is a bootstrapped software company established in 2026 and based in Arizona. The firm specializes in developing AI-driven utilities designed to address complex digital organization tasks. The company operates in the Mac utility software market, targeting a broad range of users from casual consumers to professionals like developers and designers.The business model is centered on the sale of focused, high-quality software products. Its first product, MacJanitor, is a disk-cleaning utility for Apple's macOS. Unlike competitors that rely on generic rules for all users, MacJanitor employs an artificial intelligence assistant to learn an individual's specific workflow. This allows it to provide personalized recommendations for file cleanup that are safe for that user's particular machine and usage patterns, whether they are a developer, designer, or casual user.A core tenet of the company's product development is a privacy-first design. For MacJanitor, this means all file analysis is performed locally on the user's computer, and no file contents or telemetry data ever leave the device to be processed on a server. This approach directly addresses growing consumer concerns over data privacy. Magpie Studios is pursuing a strategy of building and releasing one product at a time, indicating a focus on meticulous development and product quality.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • makexyz

    Marketing

    MakeXYZ operates as an on-demand 3D printing service that connects customers with rigorously verified suppliers to produce 3D printed parts. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including hobbyists, engineers, designers, and businesses that require rapid prototyping or custom parts. Operating in the 3D printing market, MakeXYZ leverages a network of local suppliers to ensure quick turnaround times and high-quality production. The business model is straightforward: customers upload their 3D models in various file formats, receive instant pricing through MakeXYZ's software, and place orders for production. Once the parts are printed, they are delivered to the customer's door for free. MakeXYZ generates revenue by charging customers for the 3D printing services while managing the logistics and quality control through its platform. The company differentiates itself by offering instant pricing, local production to minimize shipping times, and free delivery, making it a convenient and cost-effective solution for 3D printing needs.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Mand Labs

    Education

    Mand Labs designs and manufactures high-quality DIY educational kits aimed at enhancing hands-on learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects. The company primarily serves educators, parents, and hobbyists who are looking to provide practical, project-based learning experiences. Mand Labs operates in the educational technology market, focusing on creating kits that include all necessary components and a detailed curriculum to facilitate learning. The business model revolves around direct sales through their website and authorized resellers, generating revenue from the sale of these kits. The company also offers additional services such as digital access to online lessons and extended warranties for their products.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Manomio

    Gaming

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • ManticoreCorp LLC is a security technology company focused on engineering and manufacturing non-lethal, modular, and intelligent defense systems. The firm’s stated mission is to build the future of autonomous security, addressing what it identifies as a demand for precision and power in modern protection.The company's flagship product is the ATLAS Sentinel Defense System. This system is designed for rapid deployment and is equipped with motion-activated deterrence capabilities. Its modular design allows for adaptability across various environments, including residential, commercial, industrial, and tactical settings. The ATLAS system integrates automation, artificial intelligence, and smart engineering to provide scalable and reliable security solutions. It functions by providing an autonomous layer of protection for private property, critical infrastructure, and other specified areas.ManticoreCorp targets a diverse client base, offering its systems for applications ranging from private property defense to the protection of critical infrastructure. The technology combines multiple components to create a comprehensive, non-lethal barrier, aiming to provide a powerful deterrent without causing lasting harm.

    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
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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