Freeway
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

2,065–2,088 of 2,570 companies

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage

  • Stand Together And Recover (S.T.A.R.) is an Arizona-licensed, peer-run outpatient mental health treatment provider for adults and young adults facing mental health challenges. The organization's history traces back to 1985, when four individuals discharged from Maricopa Medical Center's Psychiatric Annex formed a support group to help each other transition back into the community. This peer-led initiative evolved into Arizona's first peer-run mental health organization and was formally established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 1987. S.T.A.R. operates as a licensed Outpatient Treatment Center (OTC) with multiple locations in Phoenix, Mesa, and Avondale. The organization's model is centered on combining the lived experience of its staff with licensed clinical services to promote stability, independence, and community integration for its members. Core services include structured peer support, individual and group counseling, and recovery-focused programs. These programs are designed to build coping skills, emotional regulation, and social connections. Peer Support Specialists, who have personal experience with mental health or substance use recovery, play a key role in mentoring and advocating for members. The business model relies on funding from government sources, grants from foundations, and payments for program services. S.T.A.R. accepts various payment types, including Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance, and offers a sliding fee scale. In addition to clinical services, the organization provides comprehensive support to address basic needs, offering hot meals, access to food and clothing, and hygiene resources. It also focuses on workforce development by offering training and certifications in areas like Peer Support, CPR/First Aid, and food handling to improve employment readiness.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Early stage · 1 employees

  • StandupTi.me

    Event tech

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Starfish Taylor

    Enterprise software

    Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

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  • Early stage · 1 employees

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  • Staylisted

    Marketing

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

  • Steady Install

    Home & living

    Steady Install solves one of the most persistent operational headaches in commercial real estate, moving, and construction: finding skilled, reliable installation crews on short notice.Our clients - commercial movers, builders, facilities operators, and project managers - regularly face projects that require coordinated, variable skillsets on tight and often last-minute timelines. Furniture installation, office buildouts, warehouse racking, millwork, moving - the work demands experienced crews who show up, know what they're doing, and can be trusted to represent the client on site. That kind of workforce is nearly impossible to staff without the right network. We've spent six years building that network.Founded in 2019 and bootstrapped from day one, Steady is now relied upon by industry leaders in 9 major markets. The business is capital efficient, recurring, and sticky by nature: clients who trust us with one project keep coming back.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees · $1.7M raised

  • Early stage · 2–10 employees

  • Steak 44 is an upscale, modern American steakhouse located in Phoenix, Arizona, that offers a fine-dining experience. The restaurant is designed to feel both timeless and approachable, featuring unique elements like a 3,000-bottle wine vault at the entrance and a glassed-in exhibition kitchen. Steak 44 caters to clients seeking a premium setting for special celebrations, private events, and corporate outings. Revenue is generated from the sale of high-quality food and beverages, with a focus on creating a memorable, full-service experience that encourages repeat business.The menu features USDA Prime steaks, domestic Wagyu, and Japanese A5 beef, alongside fresh seafood, lamb, and pork. Signature dishes include a variety of steak cuts, a raw bar with oysters and Alaskan king crab, and unique side dishes. The beverage program is extensive, offering a large selection of wines, scotch, whiskey, and craft cocktails. Steak 44 distinguishes itself with its emphasis on personalized service, a luxurious ambiance with multiple intimate dining spaces, and a modern take on steakhouse cuisine. The restaurant also offers customizable private dining rooms equipped for corporate events.

    Early stage · 11–50 employees

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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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