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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

1,873–1,896 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees · $300K raised

  • Rowboat Software

    Marketing, Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • RSI

    Education

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • The studio is developing a metaverse sports league, with its first title being "Rumble Kong League," a play-to-earn 3v3 basketball experience. The company's mission is to challenge the current standards of digital ownership and empower players. The game is built around a collection of 10,000 unique NFT avatars called 'Kongs,' which were programmatically generated with over 100 hand-drawn traits by artist Sickpencil. These NFTs serve as playable characters in the game, each possessing distinct attributes and performance boosts that influence gameplay. Players can participate in various game modes, including casual, ranked, and club-based leagues, competing for rewards such as the upcoming RKL token. The business model centers on the sale and secondary market of these NFTs, in-game asset purchases like digital fashion and wearables, and partnerships with major brands like Gatorade, Under Armour, and Stance.In December 2021, Rumble League Studios secured $4.5 million in a seed funding round to accelerate game development and expand its ecosystem. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) also serves as a strategic advisor, assisting with sponsorships, media rights, and talent integration. The initial NFT drop generated significant secondary sales volume, indicating strong market demand ahead of the game's full release. The game aims to provide an engaging experience for both NFT holders and free-to-play users, fostering a community-driven sports metaverse.

    Early stage · 1 employees · $4.5M raised

  • Run Tri Bike is a multimedia content company focused on the endurance sports of running, triathlon, and cycling, catering primarily to beginner and everyday athletes. Bahamundi, the President and CEO, has nearly 15 years of experience in endurance sports and saw a need for a platform that offers inspiration, tips, and stories for newcomers. Nath, the Senior Vice-President, is also a coach and shared the vision of making triathlon less intimidating for beginners. The company's mission is to provide an inclusive platform that proves "there is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body." It focuses on sharing human-interest stories of everyday athletes overcoming obstacles, aiming to inspire and motivate its audience. The platform is particularly focused on providing representation for women, people of color, and physically challenged and LGBTQ+ athletes. Run Tri Bike started with a print magazine and social media presence and has since expanded its offerings. Initially a print publication, Run Tri Bike transitioned to a fully digital magazine due to logistical and financial challenges. The business operates as a multimedia platform that includes a digital magazine, a website with articles and product reviews, a newsletter, live interviews called "Fireside Chats," and the "Everyday Athlete Podcast Network." This multi-format approach allows the company to reach its audience through various channels, whether they are reading articles, listening to podcasts during a workout, or viewing interviews. The business model relies on digital magazine subscriptions and advertising, providing brands with a connection to a growing and engaged audience.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Rustic Charcuterie & Barkuterie was founded by Chef Aaron, a culinary professional with a background in French training, based on the belief that gatherings should be inclusive for all guests, including canines.The company operates in the event catering market, specializing in visually curated grazing experiences. Its business model is centered on providing custom services for private events, weddings, corporate gatherings, and community experiences. Revenue is generated through the creation of bespoke charcuterie boards, grazing tables, and its signature 'Barkuterie' boards, which are designed to be safe and appealing for dogs.Chef Aaron's expertise in French culinary arts is foundational to the company's focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail. This is reflected in the use of high-quality, seasonal ingredients and a design-forward approach that tailors each presentation to the event's specific theme. The firm's services extend beyond food to include event styling, ensuring a cohesive and creative aesthetic for every table.The core value proposition lies in delivering a seamless and elevated hosting experience. By offering a hospitality-first mindset, the company aims to create connections through food. Its distinct focus on including pets through dedicated 'Barkuterie' tables provides a memorable element that differentiates it within the broader catering industry.

    Early stage

  • Rwk Electric

    Real estate

    Early stage

  • RXGX

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • RYTHMz

    Telecom

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage

  • Sabrient Systems, LLC is an independent investment research firm that provides quantitative, fundamentals-based research for the development of investment strategies. His scientific approach influenced the design of Sabrient's core stock ranking algorithms. The firm's business model centers on licensing its research and strategies rather than directly managing investor money. Clients include asset managers, wealth managers, financial advisors, and fund issuers who use Sabrient's research to create products like indices, unit investment trusts (UITs), and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Retail investors also utilize the firm's products through brokerage firms and advisors. Sabrient's methodology involves a "quantamental" approach, which merges quantitative screening with fundamental analysis. The company employs multi-factor scoring algorithms and scientific hypothesis testing to rank a universe of approximately 4,000 U.S.-listed equities. These models assess stocks on factors such as Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP), valuation, growth prospects, and earnings quality. Key proprietary models include the Earnings Quality Rank (EQR), Strategic Valuation Rank (SVR), and the SectorCast model, which ranks ETFs based on the aggregate scores of their constituent stocks. A significant milestone was the 2011 acquisition of Gradient Analytics, an equity research firm specializing in financial analysis and forensic accounting. This acquisition integrated Gradient's expertise into Sabrient's quantitative models, leading to the creation of the Earnings Quality Rank (EQR), a key risk assessment factor used across Sabrient's strategies. One of the firm's well-known products is the "Baker's Dozen" portfolio, a quarterly selection of 13 stocks based on its GARP model, which is packaged as a UIT by First Trust Portfolios. Sabrient also develops strategies for dividend, small-cap, and value themes, which are similarly offered as UITs.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • SafetyTat operates in the child safety market, providing temporary child ID tattoos designed to help quickly reunite lost children with their parents in crowded environments such as amusement parks, malls, and events. The company primarily targets parents and guardians who are concerned about child safety in public spaces. SafetyTat's business model involves selling directly to consumers through its website and partnering with resellers for broader distribution. The tattoos are made with medical-grade adhesive and are customizable, allowing parents to include contact information and special instructions. Revenue is generated through the sale of individual tattoo packs, combo packs, and custom designs. The company emphasizes ease of use, safety, and peace of mind for parents.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Saguaro Valley Health, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, provides affordable virtual healthcare, primarily targeting small business owners and their employees who may lack access to traditional insurance plans. The company operates on a membership-fee basis, offering custom-tailored packages for individuals, families, or a company's entire workforce. This model is designed to provide an alternative to traditional health insurance, the cost of which can be prohibitive for small companies. The company was founded by Amira Said, a Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Born in Somalia and having moved to the U.S. at a young age, Said graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2010. Her career as a bedside nurse in acute hospital settings and later as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in pulmonary critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired her vision for Saguaro Valley Health. She aimed to create a service focused on illness prevention through education, resources, and accessible, affordable healthcare. Saguaro Valley Health's services are delivered through a HIPAA-secure virtual platform, allowing patients to have face-to-face appointments with a provider from home or the office. The offerings include same-day or next-day virtual appointments for wellness checks and sick visits, seven-day-a-week provider access, medication management, mobile lab and diagnostic tests, and specialty referrals. The company also provides concierge medical services, which feature personalized care, 24/7 provider access, and comprehensive health management. Specific services include medical screenings for early detection, hormone optimization for both men and women, and health coaching.

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • SalesFitRx

    Marketing

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Salespatter

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 1 employees

  • Salucro is a technology company specializing in payment solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the payment process for patients and healthcare providers alike. Salucro's offerings include custom-branded patient portals, 24/7 live chat support, integrated statements, and household balance views, all aimed at improving the online bill pay experience. The platform supports over 16 different payment options, including third-party financing from healthcare-specific lenders, and can be integrated into any Electronic Health Record (EHR) or revenue cycle workflow system. Salucro's embedded iFrame integrations enhance workflow productivity, payment security, and patient experience, making it easier for healthcare providers to collect payments while ensuring PCI compliance. The company's business model revolves around providing these advanced payment solutions to healthcare providers, thereby improving their revenue cycle management and patient financial outcomes. Salucro generates revenue through subscription fees for its software solutions and transaction fees on payments processed through its platform. The company serves a wide range of clients in the healthcare sector, including hospitals, clinics, and medical billing companies, operating primarily in the United States.

    Breakout · 51–200 employees · $72.3M raised

  • Saragon

    Enterprise software

    Saragon is a U.S. data center company that specializes in colocation, high-density computing, and AI inference infrastructure. The company officially launched in August 2026, backed by up to $1 billion in committed capital from I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investor. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Saragon operates ten facilities across nine major U.S. markets, including Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Houston. These data centers provide approximately 53 megawatts of installed power capacity and 259,000 square feet of colocation space. Saragon serves a wide range of clients, from single-cabinet retail colocation to large-scale wholesale deployments for enterprises, network operators, and AI-driven businesses. The company's business model is focused on delivering capacity closer to end-users to support low-latency workloads. Its services are designed for AI inference, content delivery, and hybrid-cloud applications, offering high-density power infrastructure, liquid-cooling capabilities, and dense, multi-carrier fiber connectivity. Saragon plans to expand its capacity through targeted investments, customer-led growth, and additional acquisitions in new edge locations across the United States.

    Early stage

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Save Our Souls App

    Health, Wellness & beauty

    Save Our Souls (SOS) is a faith-based wellness company addressing the growing issue of digital distraction and its impact on spiritual formation. The company's core offering is a physical, NFC-enabled card paired with a mobile application designed to help Christians reduce screen time and focus on their faith. The primary product is the SOS system, which features a slim, metal or plastic 'Devotion Card'. With a single tap of the card on a smartphone, the user activates 'Devotion Mode'. This mode blocks access to distracting applications and notifications, creating an environment for prayer, worship, and scripture reading without digital interruption. The app's Devotion Mode is designed to work offline, ensuring privacy and uninterrupted quiet time. Additional features include a Christian AI-powered 'Faith Guide' for biblical guidance, social connectivity for shared devotion sessions with friends and church groups, and leaderboards to track devotion hours. The company targets both individual believers and Christian churches. The business model for individuals involves the purchase of a Devotion Card and an optional subscription to unlock premium features like the Faith Guide and group functionalities. For churches, SOS offers bulk packages that include cards for the congregation and pastoral staff. This B2B model incorporates a revenue-sharing element, where the church receives a portion of the subscription fees from its members, creating a sustainable discipleship fund. These packages also provide access to a church-specific dashboard with analytics, leaderboards, and ministry tools. SOS is preparing for a public launch anticipated in January 2026 and is currently running an early beta program.

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

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
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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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