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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

1,321–1,344 of 2,570 companies

  • Mapsol Geo

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Market Genius AI

    Enterprise software

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • MatchStack.io

    Enterprise software

    Early stage

  • Mattur

    Energy

    Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the firm aims to redefine energy generation and delivery through its modular, grid-optional power systems designed and built in the United States. The company's mission is to address the supply-and-demand imbalance in the U.S. electricity market by developing solutions that are faster to deploy and more cost-effective than traditional energy infrastructure. The core of Mattur's technology is its proprietary PulseTech Adaptive Generator, engineered to produce electricity with significantly less rotational force than conventional generators. This is complemented by a unique wind turbine system that can convert wind to electricity at lower wind speeds. Mattur's product line includes modular hybrid generators and a wind turbine system managed by its Adaptix AI platform. This modular approach, based on a 14 kW power building block, allows for scalability from small-scale applications like job sites to utility-scale projects. The systems are designed for portability and can serve various sectors, including construction, defense, emergency response, data centers, and industrial applications. One of the company's products is a diesel generator that reportedly consumes less fuel and has a lower cost than typical models. The company is demonstrating its wind turbine system in a pilot program with utility companies at Matori Farms in Tonopah. Mattur's business model is focused on revenue-driven growth and capital efficiency, with plans to expand internationally after establishing a strong foundation in the U.S. market. The company intends to secure $15 million in funding to establish a new manufacturing facility in Arizona, with plans to launch its generator and wind turbine products in 2026.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • MaxQ Technology

    Energy, Semiconductors

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Mdriven

    Wellness & beauty, Food

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Meadow Equity specializes in the acquisition and long-term operation of businesses within the testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) sectors, including adjacent services across various end markets. The firm seeks to partner with business owners looking for a responsible successor, emphasizing the preservation and investment in the existing culture, workforce, and customer base.Targeted companies for acquisition typically demonstrate annual EBITDA between $500,000 and $5 million, with profit margins of at least 10%. Key financial characteristics include highly visible, recurring revenue streams, a history of consistent and stable growth, and minimal annual capital expenditure requirements, generally less than 5% of sales. Strong, enduring customer relationships are also a critical consideration.Meadow Equity's operational strategy is distinguished by its commitment to a multi-decade ownership horizon, positioning itself as a permanent capital provider rather than a traditional private equity fund with a fixed investment lifecycle. This approach is rooted in a collaborative partnership model with the sellers and management teams of acquired entities. The firm's founder, Glen, brings extensive experience from roles in private equity at The Carlyle Group, focusing on industrial and business services, and investment banking at Lazard, underpinning Meadow Equity's strategy to acquire and nurture high-quality small to medium-sized enterprises for sustained success.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • MechaCypher

    Enterprise software

    MechaCypher operates as a specialized development partner for early-stage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) founders, addressing a critical market gap between slow, expensive development agencies and the limitations of AI-powered coding tools. The firm's core business is centered on rapidly building and deploying production-ready Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), enabling founders to accelerate their path to market, secure investment, and begin generating revenue.The company's primary service is a fixed-timeline, 15-day development sprint to deliver a hand-architected, scalable, and CTO-ready SaaS product. This offering is positioned as a direct solution for founders who have either faced protracted negotiations and high costs with traditional agencies or have encountered the scalability and quality issues inherent in AI-generated codebases. The client base consists of both B2B and B2C SaaS entrepreneurs who have a validated idea but require a robust technical foundation to pass technical due diligence with investors or to build upon with a development team.The standard deliverable from MechaCypher includes a comprehensive technology stack featuring full-stack SaaS architecture, multi-tenant authentication with role management, and integrated Stripe billing to handle subscriptions and trials. Clients also receive a functional admin dashboard, production deployment, complete architecture documentation, and two weeks of post-launch support. By providing this foundation, MechaCypher helps founders avoid common pitfalls like costly rewrites and delays in launching their products. The company has successfully shipped over 50 MVPs, demonstrating a consistent track record of meeting its 15-day promise.

    Early stage

  • Medcruits

    Health

    Medcruits is a specialized recruitment firm focused on the healthcare sector. The company partners with hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to fill clinical vacancies that can impact patient access, revenue stability, and team morale.The firm's core service is the recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers for a range of positions, including specialty, subspecialty, hard-to-fill, permanent, and contract-based roles. Its process is described as structured, disciplined, and market-informed, with an objective to decrease the time-to-fill vacancies and enhance long-term employee retention. The approach for each search is tailored to align recruitment strategy with the client's operational goals, whether for replacing a retiring provider or staffing a new clinical program.For clinicians seeking new opportunities, Medcruits offers a confidential and transparent process. The firm provides guidance and aligns job opportunities with the individual's professional and personal goals, avoiding mass outreach campaigns in favor of an intentional and targeted approach.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Breakout · 51–200 employees

  • Medical Dermatology Specialists

    Health, Jobs & recruitment

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • MediDent Supplies

    Semiconductors

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Medikor Labs

    Health, Food

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage

  • Medplace

    Health, Legal

    Medplace is the first marketplace for medical-legal work, helping companies like insurance carriers, hospitals, and others easily find and engage top clinical specialists in order to get their insights in patient safety, claims, lawsuits, compliance, and more.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees · $1.9M raised

  • 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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