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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

1,705–1,728 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage

  • Postino WineCafe operates as a distinctive hospitality brand under the parent company Upward Projects, focusing on creating community-centric gathering spots. Bailey’s background in restaurants and her passion for design and community heavily influenced the brand's trajectory. The company's core business strategy involves adaptive reuse, specifically revitalizing historically significant or architecturally interesting mid-century buildings and transforming them into vibrant wine bars. This approach serves as a key market differentiator, providing a unique ambiance and narrative for each location, whether it's a former bookbinding factory or a classic bank building. The business generates revenue through the sale of food and beverages, operating as a flexible space that serves as a restaurant, bar, and casual co-working spot depending on the customer's needs. The target clientele is broad, appealing to anyone seeking an accessible, stylish, and welcoming environment for social or business gatherings. Postino’s primary offering is a curated selection of approachable boutique wines, paired with a simple, shareable food menu. The signature product is the extensive bruschetta board, available with a wide variety of toppings. The menu also includes cheese and charcuterie boards, panini, salads, and other shareable snacks called "Snacky Things". A cornerstone of its business model is the daily happy hour, offering $5-$6 glasses of wine and pitchers of beer until 5 p.m., a practice in place since its inception to encourage trial and create a lively atmosphere. This value proposition, combined with unique weekly specials like the "Board & Bottle" deal, drives consistent traffic. In December 2017, Upward Projects received a significant investment from private equity firm Brentwood Associates to fuel the national expansion of the Postino concept.

    Breakout · 201–500 employees

  • PowerGrow

    Food, Jobs & recruitment

    PowerGrow is a sustainable infrastructure company focused on developing and operating clean powerplants, green data centers, and automated greenhouses. The company partners with innovative entities to deploy these clean tech solutions, aiming to create lasting value and high-yield returns for shareholders. PowerGrow's climate-controlled, automated greenhouses enable farmers to grow over 1,200% more produce per acre compared to conventional methods, using 95% less water. These greenhouses also provide over 50 high-skill, high-paying jobs per facility. The company's integrated solar and fuel cell systems ensure 24/7 power availability and improved power quality, optimizing marginal farmland and reducing both capital and operational expenditures. By capturing CO2 from fuel cell power plants and injecting it into greenhouses, PowerGrow increases plant yield by 10-15%, enhancing grower revenue and profitability. Additionally, waste heat from data centers is repurposed to heat and cool greenhouse operations year-round. PowerGrow serves local communities and growers, aiming to deliver healthier, locally grown produce while optimizing land use and limiting water consumption. The business model revolves around creating revenue streams from waste streams and mitigating grower risk through clean energy solutions.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $890K raised

  • Poweringaz

    Education

    Early stage

  • Early stage

  • PracticeMojo

    Health, Marketing

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • 51–200 employees

  • Prickly Pear Health is a digital health company founded in 2024 that focuses on cognitive and neurological wellness for women during the menopausal transition. This personal experience, combined with her background in technology, led her to develop solutions for the often-overlooked cognitive aspects of menopause, such as brain fog and memory deficits. The company's platform utilizes conversational AI, behavioral analytics, and data from wearable technology to provide personalized insights and support for emotional well-being, mental clarity, and cognitive resilience. By integrating voice journaling with data from wearables like the Apple Watch and Oura ring, the app tracks mood, stress, sleep, and activity levels to create a personalized brain health dashboard that offers data-informed guidance. The service aims to help women aged 35-55 navigate perimenopause and menopause by identifying patterns in their health journey and fostering sustainable lifestyle changes. In February 2025, Prickly Pear Health announced it had secured over $250,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Bayless Ventures and AZ Venture Capital. This funding is intended to accelerate the platform's development and expand its operations. The company, currently in a closed beta phase, is developing partnerships with healthcare providers and research institutions. Subscriptions for the app are expected to start at $9.99 per month or $79 per year.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $250K raised

  • Pride Riot

    Fashion

    Pride Riot is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce company operating in the apparel and fashion sector. The company positions itself as a queer-owned, neurodivergent-powered brand that creates clothing and accessories for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.The business model is centered on providing what it describes as "unapologetic, art-driven fashion" that serves as a form of self-expression year-round, moving beyond the seasonal focus of Pride Month. Its target market includes LGBTQ+ individuals, punk enthusiasts, and allies who resonate with a bold and rebellious aesthetic. The brand's mission is to empower queer identity through its unique designs.The product line consists of apparel that features fearless creativity and aims to foster a sense of community. Currently, the company's official website indicates it is undergoing a relaunch to enhance its brand and offerings, suggesting a strategic pivot or refresh. The Shopify-powered online store is temporarily password-protected, with the company directing followers to its TikTok channel for updates on the relaunch.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • PRISM MEDIAWIRE specializes in delivering press release distribution services that elevate a company's presence within pivotal sectors. The company targets over 200 specialized market segments, ensuring that news reaches trade media and influential figures. By leveraging top-tier financial platforms, PRISM MEDIAWIRE provides clients with unprecedented visibility, ensuring their messages resonate with active investors. The business model focuses on blending dedicated services with the latest technologies and innovative media outreach tactics. Clients benefit from engaging multimedia integration, including photos, videos, and interactive content, at no extra cost. This approach maximizes impact and helps emerging companies distinguish themselves in a constant news stream. PRISM MEDIAWIRE serves businesses looking to enhance their visibility among investors, media, and customers through precision targeting.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • PrivacyMSP specializes in data privacy risk management, catering to businesses of all sizes that handle consumer or customer data. Operating in the data privacy sector, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to mitigate the risk of non-compliance and data breaches. The business model revolves around providing expert guidance and assessments to ensure that clients adhere to privacy regulations and best practices. Revenue is generated through consultations, audits, and ongoing support services. PrivacyMSP's target clients include businesses seeking to enhance their data privacy protocols and build trust with stakeholders. The company conducts initial audits to evaluate existing tools and policies, followed by detailed consultations with internal stakeholders to develop a business-focused approach to data privacy. By offering a professional navigator to guide clients through the complexities of data privacy, PrivacyMSP aims to reduce the risk of data misuse and mismanagement.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Procision Detailing

    Transportation

    Early stage

  • ProcureNetworks

    Enterprise software

    Procure.co is a company dedicated to assisting non-profit organizations in optimizing their procurement processes to save money and allocate more resources towards their missions. The company primarily serves educational institutions, healthcare facilities, religious organizations, and various service-oriented non-profits globally. Operating in the procurement and supply chain management market, Procure.co offers a platform that connects non-profits with suppliers, enabling them to purchase goods and services at reduced costs. The business model revolves around a commission-based structure where Procure.co earns a fee from transactions made through its platform. This fee is often a percentage of the savings achieved by the non-profit organizations. By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, Procure.co ensures that its clients can efficiently manage their procurement needs, track shipments, verify quantities, and update inventory. The company's mission is to empower non-profits to serve more people by reducing their operational costs.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees · $350K raised

  • Prodatix

    Security

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Productize Yourself

    Media, Education

    The platform is designed for individuals, such as freelancers and entrepreneurs, who want to turn their skills and expertise into a scalable, productized service business. The business model is a one-time purchase of the course, which provides lifetime access to a mix of over 30 audio and video lessons and entry into a community of over 8,000 members. He developed a subscription-based design agency as a solo entrepreneur, a journey that led him to create Productize Yourself to teach others his blueprint. The course content is based on his experience growing Designjoy into a business with millions in revenue. The course covers a range of topics essential for building a productized service. These include defining service packages, pricing strategies, finding clients, managing payments, and effective client communication. The program aims to provide a framework that allows for flexibility, whether the user wants to work solo or build a team. The target market consists of designers, developers, marketers, consultants, and other professionals looking to move away from traditional project-based or hourly work towards a more scalable and predictable income model.

    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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