Phoenix
Venture funding by year
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| Year | Venture funding | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $516.9M | 66 |
| 2020 | $535.2M | 50 |
| 2021 | $273.9M | 59 |
| 2022 | $329.9M | 62 |
| 2023 | $288.3M | 54 |
| 2024 | $105.7M | 31 |
| 2025 | $248.9M | 29 |
| 2026* | $57.8M | 8 |
Industries
- Health304
- Enterprise software198
- Fintech179
- Marketing169
- Real estate146
- Education115
- Media104
- Food96
- Energy83
- Transportation79
And 20 more industries.
Companies in Phoenix
2,113–2,136 of 2,570 companies
- StrataTech Education Group
Education
StrataTech Education Group operates as a holding company focused on the acquisition and development of specialized career education schools that address the growing demand for skilled trade professionals in the United States. The company's business model is centered on providing facility-based, post-secondary education in high-demand fields like welding, HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration), and electrical applications. Revenue is primarily generated from tuition fees paid by students for these vocational programs. The group's history is marked by strategic acquisitions of established trade schools. Its portfolio includes two main brands: Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI). TWS, originally founded in 1949 by two welders, was StrataTech's first acquisition in 2008 and is recognized as the largest welding school in the U.S. RSI, founded in Phoenix in 1965 and acquired by StrataTech in 2009, holds the distinction of being the largest HVAC/R school in the nation. Through these brands, StrataTech operates campuses in several states, including Arizona, Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas, with recent expansion into the Dallas Metro area. The company is private equity-backed, receiving a significant investment from The Halifax Group in 2019 to support its growth and expansion. StrataTech serves individuals seeking to enter the skilled trades, offering them concentrated, hands-on training designed to lead to entry-level employment in as few as seven months. The curriculum is developed to meet the needs of employers across various industries, from manufacturing to construction. The company also partners with corporate clients and organizations like the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) to offer workforce training, scholarships, and upskilling programs. In February 2022, StrataTech launched StrataSkills, a training solution offering both online and in-person courses for advanced skills, including advanced pipe welding and EPA certification. His predecessor, Mary Kelly, was instrumental in the company's growth and strategy of opening and acquiring new schools.
Breakout · 51–200 employees
- Strategic Office Partners
Real estate
Strategic Office Partners is a real estate investment platform specializing in the ownership and management of single tenant office properties located in high-growth metropolitan areas across the United States. The company focuses on acquiring and maintaining a diverse portfolio of office assets, ensuring that these properties are leased to investment-grade tenants, which include major corporations such as Amazon and Allstate. This strategy provides a stable and predictable income stream, as these tenants typically sign long-term leases. The market in which Strategic Office Partners operates is characterized by high demand for quality office spaces in economically vibrant regions. By targeting single tenant properties, the company minimizes the complexity of property management and maximizes tenant satisfaction, which in turn leads to higher occupancy rates and rental income. The business model of Strategic Office Partners revolves around the acquisition, management, and leasing of office properties. Revenue is generated primarily through rental income from tenants, with additional income from property appreciation and strategic asset sales. The company prides itself on its tenant-focused approach, ensuring that properties are well-maintained and meet the evolving needs of their occupants. Strategic Office Partners serves a wide range of clients, primarily large corporations seeking reliable and high-quality office spaces. The company's portfolio includes 28 buildings totaling 3.2 million square feet, with 67% of the tenancy being investment grade.
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Stratus
Semiconductors
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Stream of Capital
Fintech
Early stage · 1 employees
- Stream of Home Loans
Fintech
Early stage · 1 employees
- Streamlined Stay Solutions
Real estate
Streamlined Stay Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides furnished temporary housing solutions. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company specializes in corporate housing, government lodging, insurance relocations, and midterm rentals for clients including traveling medical professionals, military personnel, corporate teams, and displaced families. The company offers a network of over 800 move-in ready housing units across the United States and more than 100 internationally in the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia. Properties are equipped with kitchens, reliable Wi-Fi, and are often ADA-compliant. The service is designed for rapid placement, with a goal of having clients in a home within 24-48 hours of a request. Streamlined Stay Solutions serves government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), offering tax-exempt billing and compliance with federal requirements. The business model focuses on providing comprehensive lodging solutions that include serviced apartments, temporary quarters, and long-term lodging. It generates revenue by managing these properties and providing related services. The company utilizes technology platforms such as Monday.com, Innago, and Hospitable to manage operations, track properties in real-time, and ensure efficient invoicing and communication. This technology integration also includes smart home features in its apartments for remote control of lighting, climate, and security.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- Stronghold Financial
Fintech
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Stryped Golf Club LLC
Sports
Early stage · 2–10 employees
- Studio30ink
Health
Early stage
Early stage
- Subscriptionaddiction
Fintech
Early stage
- SubTo Real Estate Investing
Fintech
SubTo is an online educational platform and community teaching creative financing strategies for real estate investment in the United States. Founded in 2019 by real estate investor Pace Morby, the platform caters to both new and experienced investors. The core of SubTo's curriculum revolves around the "subject-to" method, where an investor purchases a property by taking over the seller's existing mortgage payments without formally assuming the loan. This and other creative financing techniques, such as seller financing, allow investors to acquire properties with potentially little to no personal cash, credit, or traditional bank loans.Pace Morby, also the host of the A&E television show "Triple Digit Flip," has a background as a contractor, completing thousands of home renovations and hundreds of new home builds. His journey into real estate investment was catalyzed by a financial setback, leading him to develop expertise in non-traditional financing and build a significant property portfolio. Morby positions SubTo as more than just a course, emphasizing its community aspect. The platform includes a network of over 10,000 members, local mentorship groups, and regular online coaching calls. The business model is based on selling tiered mentorship packages that provide lifetime access to training modules, document templates, and the community network. Pricing for these courses can range from approximately $8,800 to over $18,800.The platform's services include video training on Morby's methods, access to a private Facebook group, weekly live Zoom calls for coaching and deal analysis, and document templates. SubTo also operates the SubTo Fund, which allows individuals to invest passively as limited partners in multifamily real estate deals managed by Morby and his team. The company's educational content aims to guide members through finding deals, negotiating terms, securing funding through creative means, and executing various exit strategies.
Early stage · 11–50 employees
- SuiteBreak.com
Health
Early stage · 1 employees
- Sun Motors
Transportation
Breakout · 51–200 employees
- Sunday Goods
Health, Food
Sunday Goods, operating under The Pharm, LLC, is a vertically integrated cannabis company that has established a significant footprint in the Arizona market since its inception in 2016. The founders' vision was to leverage large-scale, sun-grown cultivation to make the benefits of cannabis more accessible. His passion for the culinary arts also influences his approach to creating quality consumer experiences.The core of the company's operation is "The Pharm," a 320,000-square-foot Dutch glass greenhouse located in Willcox, Arizona, one of the largest of its kind in the United States. This facility utilizes natural sunlight and geothermal wells, emphasizing sustainable and all-natural cultivation methods to produce a wide array of cannabis products. The business model is wholesale and direct-to-consumer, serving both medical patients and recreational users. Sunday Goods' products are distributed to numerous dispensaries across Arizona and were previously available in California. The company also operates its own branded dispensaries, recognized for their aesthetically designed, welcoming retail environments that aim to demystify the cannabis purchasing process with amenities like concierge services.Sunday Goods offers a comprehensive product portfolio that includes flower, pre-rolls, oils, edibles, topicals, and vape cartridges. These products are designed to cater to various consumer needs and preferences, with branding focused on effects such as "Soothe, Spark, Rest, and Delight". The company generates revenue through the sale of these products via its wholesale channels and its retail dispensaries in Phoenix and Tempe. Having raised capital through investors like M3 Ventures and Kiwi Labs, Sunday Goods has focused on expanding its retail presence within Arizona, with plans for new locations. The company has also engaged in strategic partnerships, such as collaborating with Lowell Farms Inc. to bring their products to the Arizona market.
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $15.6M raised
Early stage · 11–50 employees
Early stage · 2–10 employees
The company's founding vision centered on creating 'better-for-you' snacks for discerning consumers, a strategy that led to significant early growth. This trajectory was supported by early institutional capital from Brookside Capital Partners and culminated in revenues doubling from approximately $50 million in 2012 to over $100 million by 2015. A pivotal moment in the company's history occurred in November 2015 when private equity firm Satori Capital acquired a majority stake, shifting it from a founder-led operation to one backed by private equity. This transition fueled further expansion, a key milestone being the June 2021 acquisition of The Carolina Nut Company. This strategic purchase broadened SunTree's product offerings, particularly in flavored nuts, and established a manufacturing presence on the East Coast. To build on this, in late 2022, the company announced a $10.1 million investment to build a new 72,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina, enhancing its capacity to serve national retailers. SunTree's business model is twofold, encompassing both its own SunTree branded products and a significant private-label operation. The private-label division serves as a comprehensive partner for national and regional retailers, foodservice companies, and industrial clients, helping them develop and launch their own branded snack products. This B2B focus is a core component of its strategy, leveraging in-house research and development to capitalize on market trends. The company's product portfolio is diverse, including roasted and salted nuts, flavored nuts, various trail mixes, and chocolate or yogurt-covered items, all produced with a focus on high-quality, globally sourced ingredients.
Breakout · 51–200 employees
- Suntria
Energy
Suntria specializes in the installation of home solar panels across Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, empowering families to achieve energy independence and cost savings. The company has installed over 15,000 solar panel systems in the last 17 years, demonstrating a strong track record in the residential solar market. Suntria's business model focuses on providing customized solar solutions that meet the specific energy needs and budget constraints of its clients. The company offers flexible payment options to make solar energy accessible to a wider audience. Suntria generates revenue through the sale and installation of solar panel systems, as well as through ongoing maintenance services. The company prides itself on its innovative technology and intelligent design, which maximize solar energy production and minimize environmental impact. With an industry-leading 30-year warranty, Suntria ensures long-term reliability and customer satisfaction. The company serves homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint while gaining greater control over their energy future.
Breakout · 51–200 employees · $45.7M raised
- SUNVEK Roofing
Real estate, Energy
Early stage
Early stage
Early stage
Superfeed Technologies Inc., founded in 2018 and formerly known as FeedMe JV, is a Phoenix, Arizona-based technology firm specializing in mobile applications for political canvassing and social media engagement. The company develops custom apps for political candidates, parties, and advocacy groups, primarily within the conservative movement. Its platform offers tools designed to facilitate door-knocking campaigns, build contact lists, and mobilize volunteers in real-time. The company's clients include prominent organizations and figures such as Turning Point Action, the Arizona Republican Party, Moms for America, and Early Vote Action. Superfeed Technologies generates revenue through development fees and licensing its suite of products to various campaigns and projects. For instance, Turning Point Action pays an annual fee for a custom app build-out, while Superfeed retains the rights to license its technology to other clients. The applications are designed to help organizations amplify their reach and engage with their base for purposes like voter registration, event planning, and get-out-the-vote efforts. The firm has been associated with several key figures in the conservative movement. The company and its apps have been central to the political strategies of its clients, described as vital for operations like Turning Point Action's 'Chase The Vote' initiative.
Early stage · 2–10 employees · $1.6M raised
Recent venture rounds
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiiHealth | Seed | $2.8M | Aug 2026 | Not disclosed |
| BoreDM | Series A | Undisclosed | Jun 2026 | Five Elms Capital |
| Prickly Pear Health | Seed | Undisclosed | Mar 2026 | Emmeline Ventures |
| ALTR | Early VC | Undisclosed | Mar 2026 | Branca International |
| Mattur | Early VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2026 | Outlier Solutions, Inc. |
| Oats Overnight | Growth Equity VC | $45.0M | Jan 2026 | Asto Consumer Partners |
| COCO5 | Late VC | $10.0M | Jan 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Breakthru Medicine | Series A | Undisclosed | Jan 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Steady Install | Seed | $400K | Dec 2025 | Not disclosed |
| Cloverleaf Networks | Early VC | Undisclosed | Dec 2025 | SuperK Ventures |
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- Startup AZ Ecosystem Resources
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- Thursday Gathering
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