Phoenix

1,777–1,800 of 2,570 companies

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  Radio Detox Podcast

  Media

  Radio Detox is a weekly podcast focused on the digital currency and decentralized networking sectors. The program's core content revolves around bringing the artists and builders from the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems directly to its listeners through in-depth interviews.The podcast explores the projects and innovations within this specific technological niche. By featuring the creators themselves, it provides a direct source of information and perspective on the developments in decentralized finance and social media protocols. The content is tailored for an audience interested in the technical and creative aspects of the Bitcoin and Nostr spaces.Distribution is handled through rssblue.com, a hosting company that specializes in Podcasting 2.0. This platform enables features that align with the podcast's ethos, such as the value-for-value model, which allows creators to receive direct payments from their audience via the Lightning Network. This business model represents a shift from traditional advertising revenue, creating a direct financial link between the podcast, its listeners, and potentially the guests featured on the show through wallet-switching capabilities.

  Early stage

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  Radpay

  Fintech

  The company set out to address the challenges within the $32 trillion global card payment processing industry by developing a novel payment framework. Radpay's business model centers on blending distributed ledger technology, specifically based on Ethereum, with existing PCI-compliant payment infrastructure. This approach creates a peer-to-peer payment and rewards system for a diverse client base that includes merchants, consumers, banks, and enterprises. The company's revenue model is designed to enhance merchant profitability, with claims of increasing net margins by up to 200% by reducing transaction processing fees. Radpay's solutions are versatile, functioning in both card-present environments like retail stores and restaurants, and card-not-present situations such as e-commerce, mobile commerce, and call centers. A key milestone was a successful seed funding round in 2019, which raised $1.2 million, leading to a post-money valuation of $10.2 million. This funding was led by investors including Resiliency Ventures and BlackLaunch and was intended to commercialize its technology and expand its market reach. His academic credentials include a PhD in Economics from the University of Glasgow and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Radpay developed several patent-pending technologies, including 'CryptoClick' to reduce e-commerce cart abandonment and 'SpeedPath' to facilitate digital wallet use in settings like restaurants. In January 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published the company's first patent, which covered 26 claims combining blockchain and banking in its Digital Payment Guardian (DPG) system to lower fraud risk and transaction costs. Despite its early traction and funding, some sources indicate that Radpay ceased operations around February 2023.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees · $1.2M raised

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  Rage in the Cage

  Sports

  Rage in the Cage (RITC) operates as a combat sports promotion company with a significant history in the American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) landscape. Established in Arizona in 1998 by Roland Sarria, it stands as one of the longest-running MMA organizations in the United States, surpassed only by the UFC. The company functions as a crucial developmental league, providing a platform for fighters to gain experience before advancing to premier global promotions such as the UFC and Bellator. Sarria, a key figure in Arizona's combat sports scene since 1997, leveraged his extensive background to build the promotion, having organized over 1,000 events across disciplines like MMA, boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The founder, Roland Sarria, was born in Cuba and raised in Southern California, where he excelled in high school and college football. His athletic background transitioned into martial arts, where he earned a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and trained numerous fighters who successfully transitioned to the UFC. This deep-rooted connection to fighter development became a cornerstone of RITC's identity. The Hyland brothers, Nathan and Nolan, brought experience from the fitness and health industry to the organization. The company's business model is centered on live event promotion. Its primary revenue streams consist of ticket sales for its 8-9 annual events, advertising sales, and merchandise. RITC targets the male 18-49 demographic for its corporate advertisers, who purchase logo placement within the cage and on fighter apparel. The promotion showcases a variety of combat sports, including MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, and Boxing, hosting both professional and amateur bouts. Through its long history, RITC has served as a launchpad for hundreds of fighters, including notable names like Dominick Cruz, Kelvin Gastelum, and Joe Riggs.

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Ragin' Raccoon

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  RaiderHawk Media

  Sports

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Raidlog

  Enterprise software

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  RAMCredit

  Fintech

  Established in 2013, RAMCredit, which stands for Revenue Accounting and Management Credit, operates as a private, independent, and employee-owned asset management company. The firm was founded with the objective of delivering exceptional, long-term investment outcomes and preserving and increasing client wealth through sustainable investing. It positions itself as a global firm, with a presence in 16 cities across nine nations and a team of over 1,000 professionals. The company's business model revolves around providing customized investment solutions and proactive financial planning for a global clientele. Revenue is generated from managing a variety of investment portfolios. RAMCredit's investment approach is anchored in global fundamental research, analysis, and a commitment to diversification and responsible investing, with a particular emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals and institutions, offering financial advisory and wealth management services designed to meet unique financial goals. RAMCredit's service offerings are organized across four main platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities, and multi-asset solutions. A significant focus is placed on real assets, including direct investments in renewable energy and real estate. The firm manages a portfolio of over 15,000 megawatts of clean energy production globally through wind, solar, and other technologies. In real estate, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential assets such as office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial warehouses in sought-after markets. The company also provides private equity services, investing in companies with high growth potential, and offers global commodity investment strategies.

  Breakout · 201–500 employees · $36.0M raised

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  Ramraslaw

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  Rank for Local

  Marketing

  Early stage

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  Rapidbander

  Transportation

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Rapidmaid

  Real estate

  Early stage

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  Rasdevelopments

  Real estate

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Rat race productions

  Fintech

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Rate Crushers Insurance Brokers

  Rate Crushers is a family-owned insurance brokerage firm established in 1996, specializing in providing personalized insurance solutions across California and Arizona. The company serves both commercial and personal clients, offering a wide range of insurance products tailored to meet individual needs. Operating in a competitive market, Rate Crushers differentiates itself by offering affordable rates and access to top insurance providers. The business model revolves around a direct approach to comparing insurance rates, enabling clients to instantly view multiple offers through a simple form submission. This process allows Rate Crushers to design responsible risk management protection programs and place coverage through the most cost-effective insurance companies. The firm is recognized as a top Bay Area multi-line insurance broker, committed to delivering highly personalized customer service. Rate Crushers generates revenue by acting as an intermediary between clients and insurance providers, earning commissions on the policies sold. The firm targets clients seeking competitive and customized insurance solutions, leveraging its expertise to navigate the complexities of the insurance market.

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

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  Raveil

  Music, Dating

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Ravel

  Travel

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Raytech Corporation

  Marketing

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Raza Development Fund

  Fintech

  Breakout · 51–200 employees · $6.2M raised

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  Read Better Be Better

  Education

  Early stage · 11–50 employees

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  Read The Future

  Read The Future is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering space technology literacy and community engagement in Arizona. The organization operates two primary programs: Conversations and Sprout. Conversations is a podcast medium designed to convey the perspectives of Arizonans, aiming to create practical and beneficial impacts within local communities. Sprout focuses on cultivating space technology literacy among K-8 students, inspiring innovation, and broadening space education in Arizona. The program partners with local institutions to deliver a learning environment that engages students, parents, and communities, creating pathways for Arizonans to access careers in the international space economy. Read The Future primarily serves Arizona residents, including students, parents, and local communities, operating within the educational and community development market. The business model revolves around partnerships, grants, and donations to fund its initiatives. Revenue is generated through these funding sources, which support the development and execution of their programs.

  Early stage · 1 employees

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  ReadyPutt

  Fashion

  Early stage

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  Real Beauty Bosses

  Early stage

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  Real Estate Nation

  Real estate

  Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  Real Time Companies

  Early stage · 11–50 employees