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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

1,441–1,464 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • National Cash Offer

    Fintech, Real estate

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Natural Lustre

    Wellness & beauty

    Natural Lustre emerged from the lifelong friendship of its founders, Stephanie and Jennifer, who leveraged their personal experiences with both relaxed and natural hair to create the company. Their journey was marked by the challenges of hair maintenance, which led them to explore and appreciate the benefits of natural hair care products. This personal quest for healthier hair culminated in the development of their first product, GOLD.The company's flagship product, GOLD, is an all-natural hair treatment designed to be universally effective across all hair textures, porosities, and densities, catering to both natural and chemically relaxed hair. The initial formula was shared with friends and family, and its widespread effectiveness and popularity prompted the founders to commercialize the product. Natural Lustre operates on a direct-to-consumer business model, selling its products primarily through its e-commerce website, naturallustre.com.Positioned within the competitive hair care market, Natural Lustre's key differentiator is its inclusive approach, offering a single solution for a broad spectrum of hair types that are often targeted with separate product lines. This strategy appeals to a diverse customer base seeking simplicity and natural ingredients in their hair care routines.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Navi Nurses is a private-duty nursing company that provides on-demand, in-home care by connecting patients with experienced registered nurses. They identified a gap in patient care, noticing that many individuals felt unequipped to care for themselves or loved ones after being discharged from a hospital. The company operates on a self-pay model with transparent hourly rates, which allows its nurses to provide care that is not constrained by insurance checklists or time limits. This model enables clients and their families to create personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs, schedules, and preferences. Navi Nurses also accepts HSA/FSA plans and coordinates with long-term care policies. The service is designed for a variety of situations, including post-surgery recovery, aging in place, complex care, and end-of-life support. Their target clients are individuals who may not qualify for traditional home health services or who need more support than what insurance-covered services can provide. Navi Nurses strategically matches clients with registered nurses who have relevant experience for their specific health conditions. The company employs over 250 nurses with expertise across more than 18 medical specialties, many of whom also work in hospital settings, ensuring their clinical knowledge is current. The platform functions as a web-based service where consumers can hire an RN for services ranging from medication administration and wound care to acting as a patient advocate during medical appointments. Since its launch, the company has received multiple accolades and funding, including from Arizona State University's Venture Devils program, the Flinn Foundation, and a significant $1.5 million grant from the American Nurses Foundation to pilot a transitional care model with HonorHealth. The company was also the first nurse-led organization to be accepted into the Mayo Clinic & ASU MedTech Accelerator.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Naya Energy is a company that specializes in providing real-time energy insights and solutions to businesses. Operating in the green technology sector, Naya Energy serves a diverse range of clients, including commercial enterprises and industrial facilities, helping them to understand and manage their energy usage more effectively. The company’s core product, the Naya ESP™ (Energy Savings Platform), monitors equipment performance and energy consumption across all locations and devices, offering actionable insights to mitigate costly risks such as demand spikes, malfunctioning equipment, and unnecessary energy waste.Naya Energy’s business model revolves around a subscription-based service where clients pay for access to the Naya ESP™ platform and its suite of analytical tools. The company generates revenue by providing custom suggestions and solutions to reduce electric bills, save energy, and optimize equipment performance. By analyzing monthly electric bills, Naya Energy identifies reasons for increasing or unnecessary energy charges and offers tailored recommendations to lower costs.The market Naya Energy operates in is the energy management and efficiency sector, which is growing as businesses increasingly seek to reduce operational expenses and adopt sustainable practices. Naya Energy positions itself as a trusted energy partner, giving businesses the tools they need to take control of their energy usage and make informed decisions.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Nc

    Hosting

    Early stage

  • Ncsaz

    Kids

    Early stage

  • Neal & Assoc

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Nearby Services

    Real estate

    Nearby Services operates as a comprehensive platform connecting clients with trusted local professionals for a variety of home and vehicle services. The business primarily serves homeowners and vehicle owners seeking reliable and convenient solutions for maintenance and improvement tasks. Operating in the home services market, Nearby Services offers a range of services including vehicle cleaning, pest control, pool maintenance, and handyman services. The platform facilitates easy scheduling and access to professional services at the client's location, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Revenue is generated through service fees and possibly partnerships with local service providers. The business model focuses on providing a seamless user experience by ensuring quality and reliability in the services offered.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Neighbor

    Home & living

    HiNeighbor.com is a startup specializing in high-quality, modular outdoor furniture designed to withstand various weather conditions without compromising on aesthetics or comfort. The company focuses on creating durable and sustainable furniture that enhances outdoor living spaces, making them as comfortable and stylish as indoor areas. Their product line includes a variety of seating options such as chairs, loveseats, sofas, sectionals, ottomans, and dining sets, as well as accessories like protective covers and braided poufs and rugs.HiNeighbor.com primarily serves homeowners who are looking to upgrade their outdoor spaces with furniture that is both functional and visually appealing. The company operates in the outdoor furniture market, which has seen increasing demand as more people invest in enhancing their home environments, especially outdoor areas.The business model of HiNeighbor.com is direct-to-consumer (DTC), meaning they sell their products directly to customers through their website. This model allows them to maintain control over the customer experience and keep prices competitive by cutting out middlemen. They generate revenue by selling their furniture and accessories, with prices for individual items ranging from $900 for a chair to $3,200 for a dining set. Additionally, they offer free swatch kits to help customers choose the right colors and materials, which can enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales.HiNeighbor.com emphasizes sustainability by using materials that are responsibly sourced, such as FSC-certified teak, which ensures that the wood comes from responsibly managed forests. Their modular design, which allows for flexible layout and easy storage, is also a key selling point, appealing to customers who value both practicality and style.In summary, HiNeighbor.com is a startup that offers durable, stylish, and sustainable outdoor furniture directly to consumers, catering to homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor living spaces.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • NEON

    Enterprise software

    NeonScreens.com is a startup specializing in digital signage solutions that transform ordinary TV screens into dynamic marketing tools. The company offers a user-friendly software platform that allows businesses to display engaging content such as images, videos, and various widgets on their screens. This content can be customized and managed through an intuitive dashboard, making it easy for users to create captivating playlists that can drive sales, boost revenue, and enhance operational efficiency.NeonScreens.com serves a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, including automotive, banking, casinos, grocery stores, healthcare, and restaurants. By providing tailored digital signage solutions, the company helps these businesses improve customer engagement and create memorable experiences.Operating in the digital signage market, NeonScreens.com leverages a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. This means clients subscribe to the software on a recurring basis, typically monthly or annually. The company generates revenue through these subscription fees, offering different pricing tiers to accommodate various business needs and budgets. Additionally, NeonScreens.com provides a free trial to attract potential customers and demonstrate the value of its service.One of the standout features of NeonScreens.com is its local backup capability, which ensures that content is stored on each device. This reduces the reliance on Wi-Fi bandwidth and guarantees smooth playback, even in the event of network issues. The platform also boasts robust security measures, including a three-tier network security system to protect client data and content.In summary, NeonScreens.com is a versatile and secure digital signage solution that caters to a wide array of industries. Its easy-to-use platform and comprehensive content management features make it a valuable tool for businesses looking to enhance their marketing efforts and customer interactions.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.5M raised

  • Nerv

    Food

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Nestablish

    Real estate

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • NetConsultCo.com

    Education, Marketing

    Early stage

  • Early stage

  • Netwindy

    Enterprise software

    Early stage

  • Network Empire provides a suite of AI-powered tools designed for digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). The company's core platform, Digital Marketers Toolbox (DMT), aims to automate and streamline workflows for SEO professionals and content marketers. A key feature of the platform is GALAXIS, which automates tasks related to SEO and content creation, claiming to reduce significant hours of manual work to just minutes. The company's software assists with vertical market analysis, keyword research and clustering, and the creation of website silo architecture, a method for organizing a website's structure to improve search engine rankings. The tools are designed to help businesses dominate their market by optimizing their online presence. Network Empire operates on a subscription-based business model where customers pay a monthly fee for access to the platform. This subscription includes a set number of credits that are used for data processing and research, with the option to purchase additional credits if needed.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Network Pro Strategies™ focuses on advancing practical security, infrastructure resilience, and digital privacy through research, development, education, and informed advocacy. The firm's work involves designing, operating, and studying real-world systems to understand how security functions in practice. It aims to produce clear, credible guidance and tools that respect user autonomy and reflect the realities of modern infrastructure. The company's core activities include internal research, developing proof-of-concept environments, and publishing insights from its hands-on experience. These efforts inform the educational content and tools it shares with the broader community. While its primary focus is not on being a traditional consultancy, Network Pro Strategies does undertake selective, limited consulting and advisory engagements. These engagements are chosen when there is strong alignment with the company's principles, typically in a research-driven or educational context rather than for ongoing operational management. Specific areas of expertise for these selective consulting services include Network Hardening & Perimeter Defense, Firewall Architecture & Policy Optimization, Zero Trust Design Principles, Secure Infrastructure Architecture, and Risk Reduction & Security Posture Assessment. Advocacy is a key component of the company's mission. It promotes privacy-aware, user-respecting technology practices. The overall goal is to support informed and intentional decision-making based on technical reality, rather than achieving maximum security at any cost. Through published research and technical writing, the firm aims to make security and privacy concepts more accessible and actionable for a wide range of audiences.

    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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