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
1,393–1,416 of 2,570 companies
- Mobileaze
Media, Hosting
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Modeco Systems LLC
Enterprise software
Early stage
- Model Optimal Care
Health
Model Optimal Care provides AI-powered consulting and professional education to combat the estimated $1.6 trillion of annual waste in the U.S. healthcare system. The company specifically targets employer-sponsored, self-insured health plans, where it aims to deliver significant cost reductions. Model Optimal Care operates on a dual-service model. The first is its AI-powered consulting service, which uses a proprietary AI agent named MOC Fiduciary Intelligence® (MOC-FI). This tool analyzes a health plan's claims data, contracts, and cost trends to identify billing anomalies, benchmark provider payments, and surface savings opportunities that traditional audits may miss. The company projects that clients applying these principles can achieve average first-year cost reductions of 20-30%. The second offering is the Model Optimal Care Academy, which provides an online certification program. This program leads to the Certified Professional in Model Optimal Care (CP-MOC) credential, designed for benefits directors, HR executives, brokers, and consultants who manage or advise employer-sponsored health plans. The curriculum is structured around the five core principles of the MOC framework: Transparency, Accountability, Integration, Engagement, and Technology Enablement. The company's target clients are fiduciaries of self-insured health plans, including benefits directors, CFOs, HR executives, and third-party administrators (TPAs). Its business model combines fees from consulting engagements and revenue from its professional certification program.
Early stage · 1 employees
- ModelCoach.ai
Education
ModelCoach.ai is an educational software platform operated by Buddy Dealz LLC, designed to enhance user proficiency with generative artificial intelligence tools. The company's core offering is a learning platform that focuses on developing practical, long-term AI skills rather than simply optimizing individual prompts. It targets individuals seeking to improve their capabilities in utilizing AI for professional tasks such as writing, research, strategy, and data analysis. The product is delivered primarily through a browser extension that integrates directly with major AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, with plans to support others. When a user writes a prompt, the tool provides real-time coaching by analyzing the input, suggesting a stronger version, and explaining the principles behind the improvements. This methodology is intended to create lasting user skills. Key features include progress tracking across eight measurable skill dimensions, guided learning paths with micro-lessons, and practice challenges based on real-world scenarios. The platform also offers certifications to validate user expertise and a feature to save and reuse effective prompts. ModelCoach.ai operates on a freemium business model. A comprehensive free plan offers access to prompt coaching, a limited number of practice challenges, and a library of prompt templates. The 'Pro' subscription, priced at $9.99 per month, provides unlimited access to all features, including advanced certifications and in-depth analytics. The company is also developing a 'Teams' plan to cater to business clients, which will feature shared learning paths and aggregated skill insights. A significant aspect of the service is its focus on privacy; the platform does not store user prompt content by default, giving users control over their data.
Early stage
- Modern Castle
Media
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Modern Family Vending
Real estate
Modern Family Vending is a female-owned, family-operated vending and amenities company based in the Greater Phoenix area. The firm provides and manages AI-powered smart coolers for commercial and residential properties at no cost to the property owner. Its clients include apartments, warehouses, schools, business offices, and hotels. The company's business model is centered on providing a luxury, convenient amenity for residents, employees, and guests, while creating a passive revenue stream for property owners through a profit-sharing arrangement. Modern Family Vending handles the installation, stocking, and maintenance of the coolers. The coolers are customized to match the property's brand and aesthetic. The technology features contactless checkout, smart inventory tracking, and secure access. Customers can use credit/debit cards or mobile payment options like Apple/Google Pay. In its first year of operation, the company grew to 10 installed coolers, generating over $14,000 in monthly sales. It has contracts for an additional 4 units and plans to expand its network to 25–30 coolers by the summer of 2026.
Early stage
- Modern Flames
Energy, Home & living
Early stage · 1 employees
Early stage · 1 employees
MODMEC specializes in providing customized solutions for the mobile food and hospitality industry. The company's core services include the fabrication of food trucks, the conversion of shipping containers into functional spaces, and the construction of modular pods, kiosks, and carts. It serves a diverse clientele, including individual entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, and government entities, transforming ideas into tangible, mobile, or modular business environments. MODMEC's business model is centered on bespoke fabrication and conversion, with a strong emphasis on quality, design aesthetics, and functionality. The company works closely with clients to deliver solutions that are tailored to their specific needs and budget. Their product line encompasses comprehensive food truck solutions, versatile container conversions for various applications, and eye-catching kiosks and carts designed for product showcasing. MODMEC also offers modular pods as a modern solution for creating customizable workspaces. The firm positions itself as a partner for its clients, offering expertise in modular construction and a commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable practices.
Early stage
Early stage
- MomDoc Women for Women
Health
Breakout · 51–200 employees
- Monat Technologies
Security
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- MONEY MAKERS INC
Fashion
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- MonkWorks
Real estate
MonkWorks provides affordable coworking spaces by repurposing underutilized church facilities for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. The company's business model is centered on partnering with local churches to transform their available daytime space into functional and inspiring work environments. This approach addresses the growing need for flexible workspaces while providing churches with a new way to serve their communities and potentially generate revenue. The first MonkWorks location opened in Phoenix, Arizona, offering a community-centric workspace rooted in Christian principles, though it is open to individuals of all faiths. The initiative aims to create a sense of community among its members, fostering an environment where they can thrive together. By situating these coworking spaces within neighborhoods, MonkWorks offers a convenient option for local residents, who may live only a few blocks away. This model is part of a broader trend of churches exploring adaptive reuse of their properties to better engage with the surrounding community and address the decline in traditional attendance.
Early stage
- monOrchid
Event tech
2–10 employees
- Moore Tool and Equipment
Real estate
Early stage
Mora Collective focuses on providing custom text-based journals designed to help businesses grow and engage their audiences effectively. The company operates in the business services market, targeting entrepreneurs and business leaders who aim to improve productivity and focus on essential tasks. By offering personalized journaling solutions, Mora Collective enables clients to lead more productive, happy, and fulfilling lives. The business model likely involves direct sales to businesses or subscription services, generating revenue through the provision of tailored journaling products.
Early stage
- More Mobile Internet
Telecom
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Mosaic
Real estate
Their journey began at MIT and Stanford, where they developed cutting-edge machine learning algorithms. Mosaic was born out of a desire to make residential construction more scalable and efficient.Mosaic operates as a digital general contractor, providing comprehensive services for build-to-rent developers. Their innovative platform streamlines the construction process, from estimation and contracting to project management. By leveraging technology, Mosaic aims to reduce costs and improve the quality of residential construction.The company has experienced significant growth, marked by a notable Series C funding round in June 2023, where they raised $26 million. This funding, led by OMERS Ventures and supported by Founders Fund and General Catalyst, underscores the confidence investors have in Mosaic's vision and potential.Mosaic's business model focuses on providing scalable solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability. Their approach not only addresses the challenges faced by traditional construction methods but also sets a new standard for the industry.As Mosaic continues to expand, they remain committed to their core mission of transforming the construction landscape. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, Mosaic is poised to lead the way in making residential construction more accessible and sustainable for future generations.
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $68.8M raised
- motion warriors
Robotics
Early stage · 2–10 employees
MoveAMobile.com, operated by New Horizons Inc., is a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor specializing in the transport and relocation of mobile and manufactured homes. The company provides an end-to-end service that includes initial consultation, obtaining necessary permits, disconnecting utilities, transporting the home, and reassembling it at the new destination. Utilizing advanced equipment such as specialized trucks, trailers, a RoboCat for tight spaces, and a Kubota excavator, the team is equipped to handle complex transport projects of all sizes. Their services cater to individuals needing to move their mobile or manufactured homes, whether locally or long-distance. The process begins with a consultation to assess the client's needs, followed by a detailed plan and a transparent cost estimate. Beyond transportation, the company also offers additional services like providing simple, non-certified site plans, pier plans, and floor plans to assist with home placement and planning.
Early stage · 1 employees
- moxie culture
Jobs & recruitment
Early stage · 1 employees
Early stage
Early stage · 2–10 employees
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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- Startup AZ Ecosystem Resources
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- Thursday Gathering
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- Whitehat Investor Conference
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